Chondathan
Overview
Chondathans are slender, tawny-skinned folk with hair that ranges from almost blond to almost black. Most are tall and have green or brown eyes, but these traits are hardly universal. Humans of Chondathan descent dominate the central lands of Faerûn, around the Inner Sea.Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Arveene, Esvele, Chessail, Kerri, Lureene, Miri, Rowan, Shandri, Tessele.
Masculine names
Darvin, Dorn, Evendur, Gorstag, Grim, Helm, Malark, Morn, Randal, Stedd.
Family names
Amblecrown, Buckman, Dundragon, Evenwood, Greycastle, Tallstag.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Common and Chondathan
Culture and cultural heritage
Because of their widespread distribution across the Realms, Chondathan society varied greatly from between nations, and even between cities. As a people however, they had a shared emphasis on trade, exploration and freedom as opposed to the draconian structure that often accompanied a life of religious or arcane devotion. Considering the diverse lands in which they had settled, the Chondathan people were not over proud of their ethnic heritage and often identified themselves by the nation or kingdom in which they lived.
The Chondathan people were fiercely competitive, and extremely self-reliant. They looked upon acts of altruism and selflessness with bemusement and surprise. Those Chondathans who took on the life of adventure were attracted by the potential riches and fame they could claim for their own.
Animals
Felines were widely viewed as good luck among the Chondathan people, preferred personal pets and wilderness companions, particularly lynxes and tressyms. Horses were important to daily life and dogs were kept for their ability to aid with personal security, herding and hunting.Shared customary codes and values
Their most commonly shared cultural value was their focus on garnering wealth, power and prestige for their own.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Education
Literacy and knowledge were highly valued in Chondathan societies, and children were educated whenever possible. Most children began serving as apprentices by the age of 12, expected to learn a trade and hold their own within the family and society as a whole. Literacy was much more prevalent among Chondathan-dominant lands.
Major organizations
Kingdom of Cormyr
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