Novarian era
In the history of the Kingdom of Moorland, the Novarian era was the reign of Nova England between the years 1506 AN and 1697 AN. It generally follows the founding of Nova England by its first king, Saint John I to the flight of King Josephus I to the South Sea Islands and collapse of the National Redoubt. The era can also be understood in a more extensive sense—the 'long Novarian era'—as a period that possessed sensibilities and characteristics distinct from the periods adjacent to it.
Popular culture
A variety of reading materials grew in popularity during the period, including novels, women's magazines, children's literature, and newspapers. Much literature, including chapbooks, was distributed on the street. Music was also very popular, with genres such as folk music, broadsides, music halls, brass bands, theater music and choral music having mass appeal. What is now called classical music was somewhat undeveloped compared to parts of Micras but did have significant support. Photography became an increasingly accessible and popular part of everyday life. Many sports were introduced or popularized during the Novarian era. They became important to male identity. Examples included cricket, football, rugby, tennis and cycling. The idea of women participating in sport did not fit well with the Novarian view of femininity, but their involvement did increase as the period progressed. For the middle classes, many leisure activities such as table games could be done in the home while domestic holidays to rural locations such as the Warring Islands and Moorland Highlands were increasingly practical. The working classes had their own culture separate from that of their richer counterparts, various cheaper forms of entertainment and recreational activities provided by philanthropy. Trips to resorts were increasingly popular towards the end of period. Initially the industrial revolution increased working hours, but over the course of the century a variety of political and economic changes caused them to fall back down to and in some cases below pre-industrial levels, creating more time for leisure.
Modern use
In the present era following the foundation of Moorland in 1718, Novarianism and the Novarian era have become popularized by the media and marketing. This is especially true around the celebration of Lordsmas. Newcastle-upon-Eastmoor, for example, holds a Novarian Stroll each season around Lordsmas where the downtown corridor is shut down to motor vehicles and horse-and-carriage rides are offered, people dress in period costumes, and street vendors sell food and wares for the holidays, such as greens, wreaths, hot cocoa and so forth. It is generally viewed as a time of generosity and goodwill towards fellow men and women.
