Non-Alfar in the Vendicsal

Other species that become Vendicsal are generally manumitted thralls or professional retainers. Whilst the export of slaves kidnapped on raids is seen as a profitable trade, it is generally regarded as shameful to have a large coterie of slaves. Instead, the concept of having thralls, whom one supports with land or influence, is much preferred and generally practiced. A former thrall is generally provided a life path by their patron. There are no manumitted thralls as ‘Smiths’, though some are chosen to become assistants and agents of the Smiths if they have a Smith patron and show sufficient cunning.

If you wish to play a member of the Vendicsal faction who is not an Alfar, you are likely to have a patron: If not a PC Crusader, then either a Colonizer who wishes for further goods, or a Smith who has other goals they wish you to advance. A patron is both a boon and a nuisance: you can appeal to your patron for resources or aid, but in return you will often be assigned tasks that your patron expects of you.