Valoore

Valoore is currently a state in the Triumvirate of Valogron, the nation located in Sparwood, precisely between Sparwood Major and the Pirate Peninsula. The capital of the State of Valoore is Freadore. Two Pillars of Valogron (The Triarchs) currently reside in Valoore and so does one previous Pillar.

The majority of the Valoorian towns border the sea, and thus many Valoorians are seafaring merchants or fishermen/women.

Etymology
The word Valoore (pronounced Val-ore) WIP

Geography and Climate
Valoore has a varying degree of geography. In the northernmost parts are warmer forests and plains. In the center, there are low-lying mountains. In the south, there are more spruce and dark oak forests, with large degrees of swamps and river deltas.

The Climate of Valoore also depends on geography. Whilst the northernmost parts are relatively temperate and may even be described as semi-tropical. However, all else of Valoore is temperate, and oftentimes wet, with cooler temperatures. There is snow in the winter months in Valoore and generally summer does not get very hot, or hot at all, never going above 'warm temperatures'.

Nobility
There currently is only one noble house in Valoore, that being House Chlagn. The current head of House Chlagn is Sawyerz, with the House's seat in Freadore but with plans to be transferred to Volkrum. Other members of House Chlagn include the Barons/Baronets of Valeron, Freadore, Volkrum and Erusea.

Fashion and Clothing
Due to the climate of Valoore generally being relatively cold, most clothing in Valoore often has multiple layers. Common 'Casual' clothes worn in normal temperatures include:

Tunic and leggings on the inside. (Usually made from cotton or wool).

Long jacket on the outside, with a high collar and the jacket going below the waist, stopping at the ankles. (Usually made from leather, cotton, wool)

Shoes are predominately leather waterproof boots.

Clothing Colors
Whilst most casual clothing is white, brown or beige, it is not uncommon to see faint yellow, green, black and blue.

Cultural Additions
Ribbons and scarves are also worn often, but brightly colored and highly decorated, as it is part of Valoorian culture.

Culinary Culture
There are many local Valoorian foods. Due to Fish, tuber vegetables and livestock being commonplace in Valoore, the foods there are usually based on them. Some foods are:

Stews, usually with tubers such as carrots and potatoes with meat like beef. Fish stews are also popular.

Cheeses, primarily manufactured in Stockhoff, although not in Valoore, is in close proximity too.

Freshly steamed fish, with potatoes and gravy is a famous cultural dish in Valeron, a town in Valoore.

In most of Valoore there is also the presence of Hams, Bacon and Sausages.

Bread is also a commonplace dish found almost everywhere in Valoore. It is most commonly eaten with saltier foods or with Cheese. There are two local Valoorian breads. One is (WIP), which is saltier and more filling. The other is (WIP), which is slightly sweeter and less dense.

People also often eat Waterfowl, due to it's large presence in the country. One dish is Valoorian Roasted Duck, which is a duck roasted on a slow fire for many hours, until the skin is crisp brown and is often eaten with bread and other foods.

Desserts in Valoore include sweet cheeses, milk/cream puddings and candies.