Godherja Encyclopedia

Gallicad (culture)

The Gallicads are the ancient people of the Marches, who dwelt in its magic-devoid hills and valleys for centuries before the arrival of the Shewigads. It is a matter of some debate how much, if any of modern Marcher culture has its roots in the peoples it replaced. While the ancient Epic of King Bastione narrates that the founder of Chevalie and his heroic knights fought momentous battles to secure a home free from the wicked Gallieni, there is also evidence that many of the cornerstones of Marcher custom and tradition were adopted from these precursor peoples, suggesting that not all contact between the two may have been so aggressive.
Their society is segmented into hierarchical castes which determine the specific roles and careers an individual may pursue throughout life.