Caldaru
Caldaru people consider themselves, and are often looked at by other Mwangi peoples, as particularly unique: their culture uses words, architectural styles, and rituals that don’t seem to have roots in any other Mwangi culture. Primarily residing within the city of Senghor, Caldarus intensively trade with a wide variety of people, even harboring the occasional ship from far-off Arcadia.
Generations of exchanges and diplomacy have led to Caldarus absorbing many languages and aspects from far-flung communities, a legacy that has made their civilization a melting pot of technology and culture from distant lands. Though they rarely lose sight of their identity as a people, they also never slow down the progress and evolution of their society.
Many other groups, including other Mwangis, stereotype Caldarus as capitalists who are primarily concerned with making money—especially due to previous trade arrangements with the former colony of Sargava. However, Caldarus tend to see amassing money and wealth as a means of providing for and growing a family, not as a laudable goal on its own. Overt displays of affluence and property hold different connotations in Senghor than they might in other cultures. Financial status is seen as the ability to provide, though there remain many who simply enjoy the luxury that accompanies such prosperity.
Caldaru skin tones range widely from olive to dark bronze. They prefer long, flowing robes and gowns with thin materials that take in the breeze and cool the skin rather than provide warmth. Caldarus usually hold an intense respect for the environment, for if the environment isn’t healthy, trade isn’t healthyand if trade isn’t healthy, their families aren’t healthy. As such, they tend to use every part of a culled or hunted animal, never take more than they need from nature, and even financially support the agricultural needs of their close trade nations. Many Caldarus worship Erastil, taking on his values regarding family and providing even if Caldaru people interpret them in what they see as a more modern way.
Recent events have limited Caldaru trade routes because of the fallout from the Vidric Revolution resulting in trade vessels becoming prey to a sea of malcontent pirates. The revolution has also created a somewhat strained relationship with the Sargavan and Vidric populations stemming from an uneven treaty and trade agreement between Senghor and Vidrian. Most Caldarus insist the terms are fair, due to their belief that their contributions more than justify the agreement and because of the aid Senghor’s navy offered during the revolution.
In contrast, Caldarus hold a close relationship with the Bonuwat people, as Bonuwat crews are more than willing to outsail the Free Captain pirates to keep Senghor’s trade flowing. The two cultures share similar values in terms of nature and their environment, but value keeping the family together, while Bonuwats are far more willing to be apart from their families for months or even years at a time for a long voyage. Bonuwats and Caldarus also have a mutual respect based on their adept skills at sailing, though there’s friendly debate on which people are actually better.
Without a doubt, the Caldaru people are masters of engineering. Their city of Senghor is an architectural and defensive marvel, and they have more sophisticated ships than almost anyone in the Mwangi Expanse and beyond. In addition to their unique cultural traditions, they constantly seek new information and technological methods from other civilizations. Their ships and fortifications take the forms of armored displays of militaristic art, meant to intimidate any pirate who dares attack them on one of their many diplomatic or trade missions.
Generations of exchanges and diplomacy have led to Caldarus absorbing many languages and aspects from far-flung communities, a legacy that has made their civilization a melting pot of technology and culture from distant lands. Though they rarely lose sight of their identity as a people, they also never slow down the progress and evolution of their society.
Many other groups, including other Mwangis, stereotype Caldarus as capitalists who are primarily concerned with making money—especially due to previous trade arrangements with the former colony of Sargava. However, Caldarus tend to see amassing money and wealth as a means of providing for and growing a family, not as a laudable goal on its own. Overt displays of affluence and property hold different connotations in Senghor than they might in other cultures. Financial status is seen as the ability to provide, though there remain many who simply enjoy the luxury that accompanies such prosperity.
Caldaru skin tones range widely from olive to dark bronze. They prefer long, flowing robes and gowns with thin materials that take in the breeze and cool the skin rather than provide warmth. Caldarus usually hold an intense respect for the environment, for if the environment isn’t healthy, trade isn’t healthyand if trade isn’t healthy, their families aren’t healthy. As such, they tend to use every part of a culled or hunted animal, never take more than they need from nature, and even financially support the agricultural needs of their close trade nations. Many Caldarus worship Erastil, taking on his values regarding family and providing even if Caldaru people interpret them in what they see as a more modern way.
Recent events have limited Caldaru trade routes because of the fallout from the Vidric Revolution resulting in trade vessels becoming prey to a sea of malcontent pirates. The revolution has also created a somewhat strained relationship with the Sargavan and Vidric populations stemming from an uneven treaty and trade agreement between Senghor and Vidrian. Most Caldarus insist the terms are fair, due to their belief that their contributions more than justify the agreement and because of the aid Senghor’s navy offered during the revolution.
In contrast, Caldarus hold a close relationship with the Bonuwat people, as Bonuwat crews are more than willing to outsail the Free Captain pirates to keep Senghor’s trade flowing. The two cultures share similar values in terms of nature and their environment, but value keeping the family together, while Bonuwats are far more willing to be apart from their families for months or even years at a time for a long voyage. Bonuwats and Caldarus also have a mutual respect based on their adept skills at sailing, though there’s friendly debate on which people are actually better.
Without a doubt, the Caldaru people are masters of engineering. Their city of Senghor is an architectural and defensive marvel, and they have more sophisticated ships than almost anyone in the Mwangi Expanse and beyond. In addition to their unique cultural traditions, they constantly seek new information and technological methods from other civilizations. Their ships and fortifications take the forms of armored displays of militaristic art, meant to intimidate any pirate who dares attack them on one of their many diplomatic or trade missions.
Naming
Caldaru masculine names include Azadi, Mohe, Sollonah, Unadu, and Woshali; feminine names include Eyota, Galihi, Maji, Onawa, and Salila; and gender‑neutral names include Kimeya, Tanama, Waya, and Yono.
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