Sword Culture

"Sword culture" is a term used to describe a very prominant part of Forthelores culture. In every kingdom it is vital that everyone over the age of 6 should have some training with a sword. Those who are very adept at using a sword are usually very respected. This cultural behaviour stems from mankinds need to be vigilant. Just as fashion is fixated with armor and wearable symbols of ones own expertise at hunting and fighting, the sword culture is also there to make sure that everyone is always ready for an attack, weither it be from monsters or other invasive humans.

In sword culture, it is often stated that the relationship between a swordsman and his sword is alot like the relationship between a bird and its wings. They say that children are born without armor and weapons because they are incomplete. Only when someone has selected and become adept at the use of a weapon (it doesnt need to be a sword, but swords are more traditional) they are considered a complete person.