Magell People
The Magell people are most distinguished by the painting of the lower-head, neck and upper chest in a Blue or Purple colour paint or makeup, to stand out as a separate race.
The race is the majority population in the countries of Batan, Inkister and Amlin. They are substantual minorities in Maritsa Oaglari, Roulo, Balkhash Sayar, and Eaton.
Culture
Common Etiquette rules
Because of the severe cold in the Bulhenian Mountains, area for six months of the year the etiquette of the Magell people is designed to accommodate people living in close proximity to each other yet to provide privacy. People usually do not travel alone due to harsh weather conditions. Eating and sleeping are often communal but people are given private space if they ask for it.
Common Dress code
Bright colours are often worn but usually under a thick winter style coat. Often these coats are lined in vivid colours also.
Art & Architecture
Art is often reserved for religious art or art in the form of book illustrations.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
From the age of 10, all Male and Female members paint of the lower-head, neck and upper chest in a Blue or Purple colour paint or makeup. Headwear is never worn inside but is often used outside especially in the winter for warmth. People also use strong perfume, often reapplying several times a day. Both Men and Women wear Jewellery, however, the Females often ware larger items.
Courtship Ideals
Most young people are married by the time they are 25 years old. The marriages are usually "love marriages" but "arranged marriages" are also known. Each teenager usually goes into a same-sex boarding school for their teenage schooling years, up to the age of 16. After this time there is a system of monthly parties, based in the village or city, to get the unmarried people together, to begin to build bonds, with the end result of marriage being the goal. Socal interaction individually is not encouraged but is approved in groups.
Relationship Ideals
Most people get married for life with 3 or 4 children being the normality. It is quite common for both couples working. The Grandparents are usually looked after by the male children but if there are none then the oldest female child will usually do this task.
Major organizations
The Mountain Star is the major religious sect and social organisation for the Magell people. The country of Batan is basically the holy lands belonging to the Magell people and managed by the Mountain Star Sect.
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