When we think of the staple diet in the Lunar Heartlands (especially Silver Shadow, Darjiin, Kostaddi, and Sylila) think of rice. Not the domesticated white rice Oryza sativa) but North American wild…
Tag: Rice
Includes, Black, Brown Rice
Miyo
The Generous One, Goddess of Rice References Page Year Runes Notes Earth Goddesses 89, 92 2023 Genertelan Grain GoddessAKA: Kralora Prosopaedia 86 2023 None listed Common and uncommon runes 2004 None listed…
The Wetlands of Lowland Peloria
The wetlands of Lowland Peloria cover much of the Silver Shadow and Darjiin satrapies. A quick estimate is some 3500 square kilometers in those satrapies are marshlands – that’s about the fifth…
Entekos in the Lunar Heartlands
The primary atmospheric deity in the Lunar Heartlands is Entekos, whose cult is largely contained to Karasal, Oronin, and the Silver Shadow). Her cult is closely associated with Dendara, and is associated…
Lunar Alcohol
For most Pelorians, the drinks of choice are:Corn beer. Like chicha, this is made in huge earthenware vats and because of its low alcohol content (1-3%) is consumed in vast quantities. Corn beer…
The Lunar Heartlands
As we think about the Lunar Heartlands as a place populated by people, a few dimensions are worth keeping in mind. It is about 300 miles from Jillaro to Elz Ast and…
WIP map of the spread of various grains and cereals in Genertela
A draft map that Matt and I are working on, showing the spread of various grains and cereals in Genertela. Is there flax in Glorantha? yes. I believe we even comment about…
More on drinking
In the Lunar Heartlands, it is the Lodrilli peasantry and workers that drink heavily. And often. The Yelmites put too much importance on self-control and purity, and drunkenness is seen as a…
Notes on Genertelan Grains
Barley: This cereal grain is a highly resilient crop, able to be grown in varied and marginal environments. It has a short growing season and is relatively drought tolerant. Black Rice: This…
A Civilization of River-and-Grasslands
Where Sartar is a silk road kingdom, with its riches coming from its command over the trade routes through strategic Dragon Pass, the Lunar Empire is a river-and-grasslands civilization. Because of its…
Everina
The Goddess of Rice References Page Year Runes Notes Earth Goddesses 89, 92 2023 None listed Subcult of: Ernalda Lightbringers 84 2023 per Rune spell Associate cults:Biselenslib, SurEnslib Prosopaedia 38 2023 Cults…
Grain Goddesses
Queens of the land Each region of the world has its own special grain or land goddess. All are similar and each has given birth to their own special grain. References Page…