Charki
The Charki people are one of the predominant ethnic groups and tribes within the Sypi Confederacy. Multiple tribes consider themselves to be "Charki," despite the existence of an indepedent tribe by the same name. This is because the tribe has separated and reformed many times over the centuries and continues to have occasional splits and diversions when compared to other ethnic groups within the Confederacy. The Charkis are independent-minded and fairly divisive, as various family groups within often find themselves fighting over feuds dating back decades.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Ahawi, Usdi, Atsila, Woya, Goga, Tayanita, Amadahy, Ayita, Galilahi, Inola
Masculine names
Tayanita, Attakullakulla, Atsadi, Coowescoowe, Ahuli, Kanuna, Yansa, Degotoga, Waya, Atagulkalu
Family names
Family names among the Charki people are a bit unusual, in that while to outsiders they use the tribe's name as a family name, many have various clan names too. These clan names usually descend from a famous ancestor who accomplished something of note, creating the original family unit. Therefore, it is not unusual for a Charki to have a first name, followed by a second first name of the familial ancestor such as "Tayanita Attakullakulla."
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Originally once possessing a language of their own, the independence of tongue among the Charki has long since disappeared in favor of Common. Common helped unify the tribes of the Sypi Confederacy and thus is spoken most among their people. A handful of Charki loan words remain local dialects of Common, used interchangeably with the common version of the words. This can be confusing to outsiders, but every year and generation it seems as though fewer and fewer Charki words remain in usage.
Culture and cultural heritage
The Charki culture is heavily influenced by the Alsonans, in addition to the other tribes within the Confederacy. They also possess an unique heritage of their own, having claimed to have once migrated from far western lands, beyond the borders of the giants. These stories and tales have formed an integral part of their ethnic mythology and an oral tradition of adventure and long journeys are the primary cultural export of the Charki people.
Art & Architecture
As with many nomadic tribal peoples, the Charki lack any truly distinct architecture or artwork nature of their own. The handful of artwork that emerges typically comes in the form of carved weaponry or painted tents. The tents themselves are typically elaborate in structure, consisting of multiple rooms and raised positions, as the Charki and related tribes tend to remain more sedentary at times of rest than other groups.
Ideals
Gender Ideals
The Charki people take many elements of their culture from the Alsonans, with whom they once had ample trade and commerce. Though this has lessened through the decades, the influence of the Alsonans is undeniable. Women tend to take a more prominent role among Charkis, and most of their leaders and traders tend to be female. However, the influence from other tribes mean that men have not been completely shut out of politics and society, but they do hold a lesser role as warriors and workers. Some have been known to ascend to higher parts of society, through accomplishment and commerce.
Relationship Ideals
Monogamous relationships are the norm among the Charki, typically between man and woman. Same-sex relationships are not unheard of but they are frowned upon, as reproduction is considered to be one of the most sacred duties of the Charki people, as part of loyalty to one's clan and tribe. Relationships between women is less reviled than those between men, simply because women tend to have a stronger social position in local society.
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