Living in Croi Amrahn (Cree O'Rahn)

In Croi Amhran, villages are small communities of families who live and work together. The population of a village can range from a few dozen to a few hundred people, depending on the availability of resources like water, food, and shelter. Villages are often led by a chieftain, who is responsible for making important decisions and settling disputes.
Typically, the smaller villages were self-sustaining. The people grow crops like wheat, barley, and oats, as well as vegetables like potatoes and turnips. They also keep animals like cows, pigs, and chickens for milk, meat, and eggs. And of course there's fishing!
The larger towns would house several hundred people with the capitals sometimes reaching an excess of a thousand in population. When a village reaches a level of significance it's often built as a Hillfort for defence.
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Currency

  Trade was common as villages were able to obtain resources they didn't have by sharing what they did. Currency was a rare thing so trade was done via bartering. The only form of semi-currency was a Torc. It is a circular or semi-circular band of metal that is open at the front and designed to be worn around the neck. Torcs were often made from precious metals such as gold, silver, or bronze, and were sometimes adorned with intricate designs or elaborate decorations. They were often worn as a symbol of wealth, status, or power, and were sometimes used as a form of currency or exchange.

Types of Housing

Roundhouses: These are circular homes with thatched roofs made from reeds, straw, or animal hair. The walls are typically made from wattle and daub, a combination of woven sticks and mud.
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Crannogs: These are small artificial islands built in lakes or marshes, which are accessed by a wooden causeway. The houses on these islands are usually made of timber and had thatched roofs.
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Longhouses: These are long, rectangular buildings with a thatched roof and walls made from timber planks. They are typically used by wealthier families or as communal buildings.
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Brochs: These are circular, stone-built towers found in the East. They were often multi-storeyed and had living quarters on the upper floors.
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Village Hierarchy

In terms of hierarchy, villages were usually led by a chief or chieftain who was responsible for maintaining order and settling disputes. Below the chief were various levels of warriors, craftsmen, and laborers, who all had specific roles and responsibilities within the community. These were often decided by the Chief. If they were war focused then the warriors would have greater power. If they were culture focused then the Bard might have greater power. But if faith, fate or religion were important then a Druid would like be second in charge.
Notable individuals in the hierarchy would be Bards, Druids, Warriors and Craftspeople.

The Fianna

The larger towns and hillforts would likely have warriors and militia that they can muster in defense. Despite this, however, all chiefs will establish a Fian or perhaps even several for protection or to carry out tasks. A Fian is a small band of hunters, warriors, survivalists and mercenaries that undertake tasks from Spring to Autumn in exchange for riches. Being part of a Fian was inevitably dangerous and would only be taken up by the sadistic, the desperate or those in search of glory and reputation.

Culture

Many aspects of daily life in Celtic civilization were tied to their religious and spiritual beliefs. Art, music, storytelling, and poetry were highly valued and played an important role in everyday life. Celtic festivals and ceremonies celebrated the changing seasons, agricultural cycles, and important life events, such as births, marriages, and deaths.
Crafts such as metalworking, weaving, and pottery were also important, with skilled craftsmen producing objects of both beauty and function. The Celts also had a strong tradition of oral history, with stories and legends passed down through generations.