Voyagen (culture)
The Voyagen originate from the northwestern backwaters of Chevalie. In search of more prosperous lands, they began sailing, seizing both other regions within the Marches and colonies on distant shores. Over time, these adventures and conquests would allow these adventurers to begin exerting influence over the rest of Chevalie. Due to both their military tradition and overseas holdings, the High King has almost always been Voyagen. This, in turn, has led to their culture increasingly becoming the metropolitan one of the nobility, as the other cultures of Chevalie slowly drift towards it. It is normal to find Voyagens employed as explorers, soldiers or in other such pursuits, and they are the face of the Marches to the outside world.
Voyagen tradition places a large emphasis on individual accomplishment, and cooperation between them can be difficult. Many will seek their own personal glory, even when the route is more perilous. This has led to both triumphs and defeats throughout Chevalien history, and is, in part, responsible for the various warlord eras, along with simple greed. Despite this, the Voyagen will gladly fight the Liches when they come south, standing alongside the rest of the Marchers.