Helenoi
Helenois are a group of humans originating from somewhere along the coast of Ardra, who spread through many islands in the Saphire Sea in the wake of the fall of the Atlassians. Helenois are slightly tan skinned, of medium height, and often have curly or wavy hair, usually ranging from dark brown to coal black. They often have narrow noses with a slightly pronounced bridge, and green, hazel or brown eye colors.
Appearance
by Aramon
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Agatha, Persephone, Ianthe, Desdemona, Helena, Ceres, Calipso
Masculine names
Cassaro, Orontes, Minas, Midas, Philipo, Phoebo, Adrios
Family names
Often family names end in the suffix -mon.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Helenoi beauty standard tends to prefer 'fair skin' as it signals an individual has not worked long hours in the sun, however, given that the helenois themselves are naturally darker than their northmen, there consider anything too fair to be sickly or unpleasant. Often for men are expected to be entirely hairless on their faces, chests, arms and legs, and have medium length hair. Beards, long hair and hairy bodies are considered barbaric. Women are expected to hold the shame standards, but longer hair is prefered.
Gender Ideals
Helenoi culture places man in the center of the political and social life, and in many kingdoms, they are the only ones allows to participate in citizen's assembly, own property and serve in the military. Men are expected to be brave, honest, well spoken, knowledgeable and dedicated to their trade. Women on the other hand as expected to be delicate, sensible, polite and submissive. Naturally, this varies greatly from place to place and even more on individual lives.
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