Ejnar

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Ejnar try to create equality by supporting weaker members of society because of their respect for every citizen's right to a good life. A love for understatement, rather than exaggeration, prevails. To many, the idea of not trying is more acceptable than trying and failing. Ejnar are known for their tolerance of other people and for their diverse points of view. They admire individuals who have a friendly attitude, a sense of humor, intelligence, personal stamina, integrity, and an open mind. They also appreciate those who do not take themselves too seriously.

Proper etiquette when visiting is important in the Ejnar culture. One is not readily invited to a Ejnar home, and offhanded remarks such as “Stop by someday” are not considered invitations. Except when calling on close friends, Ejnar always plan visits in advance; they never arrive unannounced. Because of the weather and the dark winters, Ejnar take great pride in keeping a nice and cozy home. They enjoy having visitors in their homes and do their best to make guests feel welcome; however, one should not follow a host into other rooms unless invited. Guests should arrive on time and follow the host's suggestions of where to sit. The hostess appreciates gifts such as flowers, wine, chocolates, or inexpensive items for the children. When giving flowers, guests should be aware that red roses have romantic connotations. Leaving directly after a meal is impolite; one should stay after to talk. However, conversing about one's personal life is avoided. One does not leave the table until the hostess rises.

Ejnar families are generally small, close-knit, and stable. Unlike most amareth nations, the Ejnar do not take a poor view of those who do not marry, and indeed, nearly a third of all children are illegitimate. Those who do marry tend to marry late in life, at an average of around age 30 for men and 25 for women. Marriages are almost never arranged. Women are awarded a fair amount of equality in Ejnar, even being allowed to own businesses.

Folk dances such as the polka and waltz are accompanied by the accordion, violin, or native instruments, such as the skalmeje (folk clarinet) or bytromme (town drum). Ballet is also popular.

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Ejnar is a constitutional monarchy, though still fairly feudal in the rural areas.

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The people of Ejnar are rather conservative with their wealth, open displays of riches are considered unseemly and greed is frowned upon.

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Ejnar is known for its architecture, including castles, palaces, and cathedrals.

Brighteye Keep (Large Town)

Population: 14,605
Power Center: Conventional
Alignment: Lawful Good
Gold Piece Limit: 40,000; Ready Cash: 29,200,000
Humans: 10,403; Halflings: 521; Elves: 628; Dwarves: 2,060; Gnomes: 422; Half-Elves: 330; Half-Orcs: 238; Others: 3

Ivory Outpost (Small Town)

Population: 1,205
Power Center: Conventional
Alignment: Lawful Good
Gold Piece Limit: 800; Ready Cash: 48,000
Humans: 1,156; Halflings: 14; Elves: 12; Dwarves: 6; Gnomes: 4; Half-Elves: 0; Half-Orcs: 0; Others: 13

Oredapaan (Metropolis)

Population: 43,400
Power Center: Conventional
Alignment: Lawful Good
Gold Piece Limit: 100,000; Ready Cash: 217,000,000
Humans: 34,286; Halflings: 3,906; Elves: 2,170; Dwarves: 1,302; Gnomes: 868; Half-Elves: 434; Half-Orcs: 434; Others: 0

Tillarl (Metropolis)

Population: 26,612
Power Center: Conventional
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Gold Piece Limit: 100,000; Ready Cash: 133,050,000
Humans: 18,846; Halflings: 722; Elves: 2,790; Dwarves: 1,661; Gnomes: 862; Half-Elves: 1,330; Half-Orcs: 398; Others: 3

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Food

Frikadeller

Meatballs

Note: Frikadeller are commonly eaten for lunch or dinner in Denmark.

Ingredients:
1/2 pound veal
1/2 pound pork
1 large onion
2 cups milk
Pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons flour, or 1 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
Salt, to taste

Directions:
1. Put veal and pork together through a grinder 4 or 5 times.
2. Add flour or bread crumbs, milk, egg, onion, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
3. Drop on frying pan from a large tablespoon, and fry over low heat.
4. Serve with browned butter, potatoes, and stewed cabbage.

Smørrebrød

Open-Faced Sandwiches

Note: These traditional sandwiches are often served for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:
8 large lettuce leaves
6 eggs, hard-cooked and cut into quarters
12 small shrimp, shelled, cooked, and deveined
3 ounces smoked salmon
3 ounces smoked herring, or 3 ounces whitefish, thinly sliced
2 ounces boiled ham, sliced
2 ounces rare roast beef, sliced
2 ounces Danish blue cheese, cut into cubes
2 ounces Danish hard cheese, cut into cubes
3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges or slices
3 small apples, cored, cut into wedges, and dipped in lemon juice
3 small oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup sliced onion
24 pimiento-stuffed green olives
6 dill pickles, cut lengthwise into quarters
1/3 cup 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1/3 cup 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/3 cup 2 teaspoons horseradish
1/3 cup 2 teaspoons seafood cocktail sauce
12 thin slices rye bread, 1/2 ounce each
4 1/2 ounces crisp bread

Directions:
1. Line 2 large wooden serving boards or trays with 4 lettuce leaves each.
2. On each board or tray, decoratively arrange 12 egg quarters, 6 shrimp, 1 1/2 ounces each salmon, and herring (or whitefish), 1 ounce each ham, roast beef, and cheeses, half each of the tomatoes and fruits, 1/4 cup onion slices, 12 olives, and 12 pickle spears.
3. Spoon mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, and cocktail sauce into individual serving dishes, and set out near serving boards. Serve bread slices and crisp bread in napkin-lined basket.

Yields: 12 servings

Aebleskiver

Pancake Balls

Ingredients:
4 cups flour
6 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt (optional)
8 teaspoons baking powder
8 eggs (separated)
1 1/2 cups cream
2 cups milk

Directions:
1. Sift together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder, and set this mixture aside. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks well, and then add the cream and milk. Mix into this the dry ingredients that have been sifted together.
2. Beat egg whites until they're stiff, and carefully fold into batter.
3. In hot aebleskiver pan, put 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in each cup. Then spoon or pour in batter just to the top of each cup.
4. Bake or fry until delicately brown underneath. Loosen around edges with fork, and quickly turn and brown other side. Use cake tester to determine when done. Be careful not to get your pan too hot, as the aebleskivers burn easily.
5. Serve dipped in sugar, syrup, or good-quality jam or jelly.

Yields: 50 servings

Puff

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons ice water
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Almonds, sliced

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. To make the pastry, combine 1 cup flour and salt in processor. Add 1/2 cup butter, and process until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add ice water, and process until mixture forms ball. Chill until puff mixture is ready.
3. To make the puff, combine remaining 1/2 cup butter with 1 cup water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add almond extract.
4. With a wooden spoon, add 1 cup flour and stir until well blended. Then add eggs, 1 at a time, stirring well after each, until mixture is glossy.
5. Divide pastry into 2 parts. Roll each out to a 12- by 3-inch strip and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Spread puff on pastry and bake for 1 hour.
6. Glaze when cool, and sprinkle almond slices on top.
7. To make the glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, cream, softened butter, and vanilla, and blend until smooth.

Rice Pudding

Note:whoever receives the whole almond in their portion of rice pudding is believed to be the next one to get married.

Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups milk
1 whole almond
1 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla)
Ground cinnamon for garnish

Directions:
1. Combine raw white rice, sugar, salt, and milk in top of a double boiler.
2. Cover and cook over simmering water 2 hours, or until thickened, stirring often.
3. Stir in whole almond and almond (or vanilla) extract.
4. Sprinkle each serving with cinnamon.
5. Serve warm or chilled.

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Geography
Amareth

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Done By - Zyanya