Faronians
Desa: Faronol
Marissian: Faronata
Þinninún: Fannipi
Faronians are the natives of Faron in southeasternmost part of the Adynían continent, and form the majority of the population of the Kingdom of Faron. They are relatives of the Dardians to the west and, though more distantly, the Amrans and Rómúkans beyond the Zóken Mountains to the north.
This marked the beginning of faronian bronze age culture, characterized by faronians sailing and founding colonies along the coast of Gysikan to gain better access to tin, spreading their culture as far north as Góalanis. Many characteristics of modern faronic art, architecture and mythology developed during this time, and the faronians were generally at peace, aside from internal rivalry between local dynasties and occasional raids by pirates and dardenians.
Faronic culture declined after the fall of Zameltonía in central Adynía caused a shift in trade routes (and due to over-logging the local forests, making shipbuilding difficult), but later experienced a revival as faronians established contact with traders from Marissía, across the sea to the west. The latter brought a new writing system, the basis for modern desa script, and bought wine, lapis lazuli and gold in exchange for much-needed timber.
At the time of Katargysía, the faronians were united under a single banner, first under the Baþris dynasty and later the current Þarkis dynasty who now rules the Kingdom of Faron.
Tattoos and body paint made of lapis lazuli is common among people from all walks of life.
Traditionally, a native script known as þinninún is used by scholars of the arcane, characterized by circular letters, but recently mages to the north have adopted dalindrean runes instead.
Armour, if any, generally consists of either some sort of linothorax or a circular metal plate fastened with straps to protect the heart.
Faronians are the natives of Faron in southeasternmost part of the Adynían continent, and form the majority of the population of the Kingdom of Faron. They are relatives of the Dardians to the west and, though more distantly, the Amrans and Rómúkans beyond the Zóken Mountains to the north.
History
The faronians are the result of numerous migrations (and sometimes invasion) of men and half-elves settling in the area south of Zóken Mountains. The earliest populations were small (mostly human) tribes hunting wild horses, goats and cattle, who were later pushed east to the Tó Plain by half-elven neolithic peoples around 14.000 years b. Paþ, common ancestors of the modern faronians and dardenians. Around 8000 b.Paþ the faronians discovered metallurgy, and adopted the use of horses and chariots by invading tribes from Gysikan.This marked the beginning of faronian bronze age culture, characterized by faronians sailing and founding colonies along the coast of Gysikan to gain better access to tin, spreading their culture as far north as Góalanis. Many characteristics of modern faronic art, architecture and mythology developed during this time, and the faronians were generally at peace, aside from internal rivalry between local dynasties and occasional raids by pirates and dardenians.
Faronic culture declined after the fall of Zameltonía in central Adynía caused a shift in trade routes (and due to over-logging the local forests, making shipbuilding difficult), but later experienced a revival as faronians established contact with traders from Marissía, across the sea to the west. The latter brought a new writing system, the basis for modern desa script, and bought wine, lapis lazuli and gold in exchange for much-needed timber.
At the time of Katargysía, the faronians were united under a single banner, first under the Baþris dynasty and later the current Þarkis dynasty who now rules the Kingdom of Faron.
Culture
Apparel
Due to the hot climate -especially during summer-, traditional faronian clothing is light and generally made from linen. Men wear little more than loincloths and cloaks, while women usually wear skirts or a kind of tunic, fastened via belt and a brooch over one shoulder. Blue, red and yellow dyes are popular. Hair is generally long and men, especially nobles, tend to shave their beards.Tattoos and body paint made of lapis lazuli is common among people from all walks of life.
Art
Pottery
Faronians are famed for their distinctive blue (and to lesser extent white) pottery, painted with dyes made of ground lapis lazuli and occasionally gilded as well. These have long been highly sought after among wealthy Marissíans, gysikani and Refonians.
Faronian pottery by Lappalingur
Cuisine
Wheat and millet, olive oil, cheese, grapes and wine form the staple of faronic diet, supplemented by lettuce, asparagus, fish, goat meat and beef. Yogurt has also become common since being introduced by the Dalindreans.Language
The most common languages spoken by the faronians are haþúlin along the coast, nóþilian further inland, especially around the capital. Both are written in desa, an alphabet derived from the now obscure densaral script, originally from Marissía.Traditionally, a native script known as þinninún is used by scholars of the arcane, characterized by circular letters, but recently mages to the north have adopted dalindrean runes instead.
Religion
See Faronian polytheism.Warfare
While faronians are no strangers to war, historically its been mostly restricted to internal struggles and fending off occasional raids by dardenians. They were the first to use corinthian-style helmets, and generally prefer double-edged short swords instead of more common curved falcata-like ones.Armour, if any, generally consists of either some sort of linothorax or a circular metal plate fastened with straps to protect the heart.
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