Gnoll Brasiite
The Gnoll Brasiite, also known as a Mchuss Mfarchogh (/mʧuss ˈmfarʧɔɣ/ , sand walker in Gnollspeak), is an insular ethnic group of gnolls within the borders of Brasi. They rarely integrate within the rest of Brasi on a daily basis.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
A Gnoll Brasiite speaks Gnollspeak as a mother tongue and most learn passable Common as a trade language. Chieftans, lore keepers, and traditional members also learn Daemonic.
Culture and cultural heritage
According to On the Nature of Culture, the Gnoll Brasiite are a high context culture (about a 7 on the scale) with subtle body language communication, strong sense of community, and communal raising of children.
Shared customary codes and values
Gnoll Brasiite are a varied ethnicity with each individual tribe maintaining its own oral history and ethics. Since the Gnoll Brasiite reveres the Dæmonic Court, they are very moralistic (although the morals may not always align with other Brasiite groups) and righteous in their action.
Average technological level
The Gnoll Brasiite has not developed very well in the fields of magic, technology, or infrastructure.
Common Etiquette rules
It is considered aggressive to show fangs to another gnoll, so the Gnoll Brasiite do not smile with their teeth. Gnoll Brasiite will express themselves with flicks of their tail, ear positions, and posture. During high-emotion interactions, gnolls can communicate through scent.
Common Dress code
Gnolls do not frequently wear many clothes. Their fur covers what others might consider unsightly. When interacting with outsiders or other sentients, Gnoll Brasiite tend to wear loose linen clothing or loincloths.
Art & Architecture
Gnoll Brasiite are largely nomadic, so their architecture must be portable. Ancestral yurts, tents, and lean-tos are highly prized and cherished by the tribe. Gnolls have a long oral tradition of telling stories, song, and recitations.
Coming of Age Rites
When a gnoll reaches adolescence (about 10 years old), they are taken on a journey to embrace adulthood. Males will usually join a hunt and women will usually follow a mkethao nywofsagh into the wilderness to commune with a dæmonic force.
Common Myths and Legends
Gnoll Brasiite do not revere the Celestial pantheon or the Cyclical pantheon. Instead, they revere select members of the Dæmonic court (the specific members depend upon the tribe). This relationship resembles a student asking for advise from a teacher -- the gnoll tribes will request guidance and wisdom from the spirits of morality to help them in their journey.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
The general ideal is a well-groomed pelt, clean teeth, and tall stature. Strength, physical health, and stature are key to gnoll attractiveness. A beautiful gnoll will have beads woven into their fur, paints accentuating spots and stripes with vibrant colors, and very well groomed claws and teeth. As gnolls age, their hide grows white. This is considered unattractive, so many dye their fur to stave off the signs of age.
Gender Ideals
Gnoll Brasiite culture is matriarchal, so female gnolls are the leaders, sages, and shamanistic figures. Shaministic gnolls are known as mkethao nywofsagh (/mkɛˈθaɔ nywofsaɣ/ , spiritual whisperer in Gnollspeak). Male gnolls are the warriors, defenders, hunters, and child raisers.
Courtship Ideals
The female gnoll will pursue the male she is interested in during the life season of spring known as weza (/ˈwɛza/ , life season or spring in Gnollspeak). At this time, the undesired males will provide for their tribe by hunting and tending to the logistics of the community.
Relationship Ideals
The Gnoll Brasiite is not monogamous, nor are long-lasting relationships common. Since gnolls are seasonal breeders, sexuality is heightened during a few months of the year, then muted for the rest. Platonic or romantic relationships can extend after weza and encourage interest during weza. Some tribes encourage these long-lasting relationships rather than the chaotic weza season, but they are not common.
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