The warrior is a central part of Murian culture. At least half of Murians spend their days in military training and service to their city-state. While combat is not the only way to glory for a Murian, it is perhaps the easiest. It does not require special study, inborn talents, or even a heavy investment for equipment. While most serve in the militaries of their home city-state, some instead become a member of a warrior society. These quasi-military groups organize warriors under a strict set of laws. Members live communally and these fortresses are carefully laid out camps with barracks and defences. In Mur, Fighters embrace a more eclectic style, often blending martial techniques with displays of athleticism and pageantry. Gladiatorial combat in city-states like *Thefal* and *Koreth* is a high art, with fighters donning exotic, brightly decorated armours and wielding unusual weapons such as tridents, nets, and swords. Their combat styles are not only practical but also designed to entertain the crowds, combining skill and showmanship in deadly duels. Due to the warm climate, heavy armor is impractical. Linen and leather armors are most common with the breastplate or scale typically being the heaviest armor worn. Chainmail and its padding are unknown. Murian warriors are usually armed with spears, short swords and large round shield. They are trained in mass combat tactics involving the interlocking use of shields. Murians worship twelve gods who they believe walk among them (in disguise of course). Known as the *True Gods*, they have no formal priesthood with each individual Murian communing with whatever deity’s portfolio governs their current need or predicament. Rare individual’s are born who have a more personal relationship with one the gods, claiming to be able to see and hear the True Gods, some even claiming carnal knowledge of one of the divine! Since these “Chosen” obviously display powers, most Murians show them great respect.