Nymporae
Although they still exist today, most folk who know anything at all about the nymphorae assume that this culture of beautiful fey are harmless hedonists who populate the wilderness of Kriio. Those who know more about fey folk know that things are never straightforward with any kind of fey. Although the nymphorae are more accepting of outsiders than many other nymphs, they are not necessarily welcoming and should a wandering nomad run accross a nymporae camp he's as likely to be slaughtered as he is to live out the rest of his natural lifespan experiencing carnal bliss and herbal intoxicants.
These nymphs and fey-kin aren't widely known or especially outstanding when compared to other fey of similar heritage. Strangely their greatest contribution to the modern world has been their influence on elven culture. Their views and philosophies around outward appearances were adopted by nearly all early elven cultures and continues to be a cultural value held close by most Fortum elves, even in distant lands and Allegri.
Culture
Common Dress code
Many fey avoid much in the way of clothes for a variety of reasons. The nymphorae are generally descended from nymphs and other nymph-like fey which lends them a close affinity for nature. Unless there's a practical reason most live their lives fully nude and only own garments or other personal decoration for special occassions - and even those tend to be more practical than ceremonial.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Being a culture of literal nymphs defines much of nymphorae ethics and philosophy. What stand out among the other, often more prominent fey cultures, is that their view on physical beauty runs counter to ancient lore. Like many cultures, fey often associate beauty with virtue or an instrinsic 'goodness'. The nymphorae, however, truly believe that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' and some fervent followers even consider blindness to be a miracle-like life event, should it comes along in nearly any form. Despite their touted values, this is a philosophy that many dedicated nymphorae struggle to uphold, especially regarding their own appearance even moreso than the appearance of others.
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