In the north, working in the mines is the chief occupation of the commoners. Further to the south, Ledoslavl has claimed territories with good soil suitable for farming. To the east, at the border with Drevnedub, there is pelt hunting and woodcutting. Many serve as footmen, guarding the cities of the Kniaz or the mines, or as cavalry in the Kniaz’s army Nobles are expected to serve the Kniaz as knights and are given silver in return. They are expected to provide men at arms either on horse on or foot for the army of the Kniaz in times of war. The kniaz of Ledoslavl hosts a large court, trying to match the courts of Frakia. In Ledoslavl, one is considered adult at 15. They can then take jobs as soldiers, miners or other dangerous occupations. Most Ledoslavians marry young, before reaching their 20s.
Ledoslavl lacks gender equality. Women can rise to high positions, however they are regarded unfavorably and discriminated for doing so. A proper Leodslavian woman should be a housewife.
Women can be found in high positions at court as advisors, artists or scientists, however they are usually either of noble birth or raised to nobility, usually through marriage. They are referred to by their noble title, not the courtly position, as it is seen as improper to bring attention to them having a profession.
Women also take the position of their husband if the husband is dead or away. So a woman can sit in her husbands place at the council of the kniaz or even command his soldiers, however she is expected to step down, or remarry, at the earliest opportunity. This expectation has led to much conflict with castles besieged by soldiers of scorned grooms. Normally, the tsar would intervene in such conflicts, however no tsar is available.