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The video provides an in-depth exploration of the diverse cultures and historical influences within Robert E. Howard's "Conan the Cimmerian" universe. It details the complexity and cyclical nature of history in the Hyborian Age, emphasizing how real-world ancient civilizations inspire the fantasy cultures. Key civilizations discussed include the Nordheimer tribes (influenced by Scandinavian cultures), the Sumerians (linked to Conan and possibly Atlantean descendants), and the Picts (contributing to Scottish culture). The video touches on sophisticated Aquilonians (akin to the French), Zingarans (seafaring like Greeks), and the blend of cultures in southern Koth and northern Ophir (similar to Romans).
Further examination reveals the Hittites, Namidians (Holy Roman Empire), Brythonians (precursors to Polish/Lithuanian cultures), Corinthia (Greek-influenced), and Zamora (akin to Spain with a strong crime element). The Tehran empire mirrors Persian cultures, while Shem reflects Mesopotamia and Arabian themes. Stygia, the most relevant to the game "Conan Exiles," finds inspiration in ancient Egypt.
Unique cultures like Thoth Amon ruled Stygia, Vendhya (Indian influence), Katai (ancient China), Cush (Nubian mix), Darfari (Sudan), and Yamatai (Japanese-inspired with Lemurian ties) are noted. The final segments mention the Isle of Siptah's geographical positioning and encourage viewer engagement with research links and donations to support further content.
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In this segment, the video delves into Robert E. Howard’s incorporation of historical influences in his “Conan the Cimmerian” universe, focusing on the diverse cultures of the Hyborian Age. It provides an overview of these races, moving from west to east, while highlighting the complexity and number of gods in the Howard verse, such as Crom. It mentions the cyclical nature of history within this world and how legendary figures in the game’s lore could evolve into gods in myth. The video also advises role players on how to appropriately reference these fantasy cultures while drawing inspiration from real-world ancient civilizations for names and cultural traits. Additionally, it touches on the aftermath of Atlantis and Lemuria’s sinking, and the rise of the Hyborians, who would eventually influence cultures like those of Russia, Finland, and the Baltics.
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In this part of the video, various ancient and mythological tribes and cultures are described in terms of their geographical locations, characteristics, and future evolutions. The Nordheimer tribes, divided into the Acer and Vanir, worship the frost giant god Ymir and reside in areas that will become Norway and Sweden. The Sumerians, the race of Conan, occupy a vast territory that will eventually break into the British Isles and Ireland. Known for their simplistic faith in the great bear or the god Crom, they may be descendants of Atlanteans. The Picts, defined by constant warfare and numerous gods, will contribute to Scottish culture. South of the Picts are the sophisticated Aquilonians, who will later form the French culture. The Zingarans, seafaring and pirate-prone, are descended from Aquilonians and share a connection with the trade-centric, Greek-inspired Argosians. Nearby, southern Koth and northern Ophir are likened to the Roman Empire, having a more northern Italian culture.
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In this part of the video, various cultures and their influences within a fictional universe are discussed. Key points include:
1. The Hittites are described as having a monoculture despite differing backgrounds (English vs. Sicilian/Turkish).
2. The Namidians, inspired by the Holy Roman Empire, are depicted as culturally and militarily inferior, relying on Nordheimer mercenaries.
3. The Brythonians could be a precursor to Polish, Latvian, and Lithuanian cultures.
4. Corinthia, influenced by Greek culture, is frequently vulnerable to attacks and extortions.
5. Zamora, inspired by Spain, is portrayed as a land rife with crime and known for worshiping the spider god Zath.
6. Tehran, an empire of former slaves inspired by Iranian/Persian culture, mirrors Scythians, Mongolians, and Ukrainians.
7. Shem is highlighted as a nomadic desert land inspired by Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, and Arabia, contributing significantly to conan exiles’ culture.
8. Finally, Stygia, inspired by ancient Egypt, is the most relevant culture to Conan Exiles, suggesting ties to the game’s setting of the Isle of Siptah and the Exiled Lands.
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In this part of the video, the speaker describes the current state of various fictional cultures within the Conan universe. Thoth Amon rules Stygia, persecuting followers of Ibis, a rival god to Set the snake god. The rivalry between Set and Mitra leads to theories that Ibis is an alternate form of Mitra. The Himalayan tribes south of Hyrkania and north of Vendhya are fiercely loyal and distrustful of strangers, exhibiting cultural traits similar to both Hyrkanians and the Indian-influenced Vendhyans. Vendhya itself is known for its ruling castes and worship of Asura, seen as Mitra’s father, and is often wrongly persecuted in the West.
To the far east, Katai draws inspiration from ancient China, populated by esoteric sorcerers protecting their Scarlet Circle from invaders. South of Stygia, Cush combines Nubian and ancient cultures, characterized by a mix of small tribes and larger cities. Neighboring Darfari, inspired by Sudan, are feared for their cannibalistic practices honoring the god Yag. Finally, the Yamatai, potentially linked to Lemuria and inspired by Japan, have a historical connection to slavery within this mythos.
The segment concludes by noting that these cultures are playable in the games “Age of Conan” and “Conan Exiles,” with some included for geographical context.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the geographical location of the Isle of Siptah DLC for Conan Exiles, noting it is situated off the coast of Zangara, Cush, and Stygia. The Exiled Lands span across diverse biomes, from southern deserts to northern snow-covered regions, volcanic areas in Hyperborea, and jungle terrains by the northern village sea. The speaker also encourages viewers to subscribe, share, and comment for support and highlights the availability of research links and donation options.