Solassi
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
- Names of precious gemstones (Ruby, Pearl, etc.)
- Names of light phenomena (Aurora, Beam, etc.)
- Names of ancient heroines (Orithia, etc.)
- Names of time of day (Eve, Dawn, etc.)
Masculine names
- Names of weather conditions or phenomena (Storm, etc.)
- Names of ancient heroes (Alistair, etc.)
- Names of precious metals (Steel, Copper, etc.)
Unisex names
- Names of light phenomena
- Names based off of Celtic, Norse, or Greek Mythology
- Names of English, Irish, Greek origin
- Names of flora or fauna relating to the forest or moorland
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Primary Language: Imperial Common/Solassi Common (IC/SC)
Secondary Languages: Aftari
Imperial/Solassi Common became the primary language of the Solassi Empire ~200 years ago. Its dialect feature quick sentences with curved consonants and a typically "in the mouth" sound.
Common Dress code
EVERYDAY
The moors, grasslands, and forests of Solassia are typically wet year-round, with warm and cold seasons. Wool, cotton, and leather are the preferred textiles used for common clothing, layered depending on the weather.
AT COURT
Jeweled finery and heavy silks, chiffon, tulle, and satin are used in most elegant clothing, which covers most of the body aside form the collarbone and shoulders for women and the neck for men. Muted colors of black, white, gray, purple, and yellow are typical.
Foods & Cuisine
Solassi food has been known to be hearty, warm, and typically fried, with lots of starches, meats, and dark green vegetables. It was never particularly flavorful until Aftari immigrants brought their cuisine, and as a result, any Solassi dish may be seen with Aftari influence in flavor, texture, or heat. Typical dishes include beef, pork, chicken, fish, root vegetables, tree fruits, pit fruits (imported), rice (imported), and spices (imported).
Historical figures
Iris Lucidae, conqueror of Arkanis and First Empress of the Solassian Empire
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
The Solassi admire soft beauty, flawless skin and radiant smiles being the most coveted features. The focus for beauty trends is most often the head, face, and shoulders, with a focus on adornment in these areas to emphasize certain features. To call someone a "shining beauty" or a "glimmering beauty" is considered a high compliment for all genders.
Gender Ideals
Solassi society is legally egalitarian. However, there is an implicit bias in terms of women being favored over men for jobs requiring intellect, as are men favored in more physically demanding or religious professions. Women are often favored for higher positions over men.
Gender neutral or non-binary folks fall into an interesting category of their own, neither favored nor disfavored. Rather, they assume whichever gender roles feel most suited, and legally, the government follows suit.
Courtship Ideals
Women are seen as the primary instigators of courtship ritual, seeking out men who may defer to them most graciously or those who prove themselves as good caretakers and lovers. Taking a lover is not seen as taboo before marriage, but talking about it is seen as crass.
Relationship Ideals
Legally, monogamous relationships are the only ones recognized by the Solassi government. However, polyamorous and polyandrous relationships are on the rise and are next in line to become legal. Men defer to the female perspective in household and family financial matters, but it is not uncommon for both the husband and wife to take on the responsibilities of the marriage together. There is a significant bias toward women being able to cheat on their husbands while men cannot cheat on their wives, though this practice is falling out of fashion by the time of Orithia's coming-of-age.
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