Praimaai

The Praimaai, also known as Praimaainese, are Noken native to Liukho and inhabit the nation of Praimaai. They are genetically closely related to the nearby Callese people, both of which are considered part of the Central Arkodian Noken culture. The Praimaai are known for their skilled artisanry, they work with the native praikei plant to craft a wide array of things; carvings, furniture, weapons, clothing. All of which is highly sought after by collectors worldwide. The trade of their works accounts for the majority of the Praimaai wealth. The praikei were also utilized for writing, the original Praimaainese script was invented by carving picograms into the stalks.

Culture

Art & Architecture

Almost all architecture and art is made primarily using praikei. The wood-like material from the praikei is easily harvested, abundant, durable, and easy to waterproof. The traditional Praimaainese praikei home consists of a terrace raised about a metre off the ground, then the building itself is built about three metres in with walls that extend about three metres high; the roof has a tall pointed triangle shape built from praikei tiles and thatch.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

Many annual festivals take place, almost every month has its own festival. Festivals usually take place at large shrines and involve dancing around a large pyre where people burn praikei crafts as an offering to the gods, traditional foods are served afterwards. One festival that takes place late in the year involves an elaborate dance choreography using traditional praikei weapons. At the end of the dance the weapons would be set on fire and offered to the gods.