Linish
The linish are those who directly descended from the delari and firstborn union, inheriting the four eyed appearance as a result. They are likewise just as proud of the fact that they are direct descendants of their gods as the firstborn were created by theirs. Since their ancestores were firstborn interbreeding with the delari gods, this has deluded their inherent connection with serenity and results in a drastic decrease in invoker born people among the linish. This further contributes to the peoples natural resistance to the influences of serenity, instead they are more susceptible to the influences of Croya, the moon where their gods are imprisoned.
These shortcomings have propelled the linish to make advancements in other areas of combat. Making them skilled marksman, assassins, trap crafters, poison brewers and beast-tamers. All of these skills used in the right battle at the right time can still make them a formidable foe to an invoker that lets their guard down.
Because of the limited linish capacity to invoke or connect to the spiritual realms, they place their own sentiments and capricious nature as their guide to ultimate truth and morality. Because of this, the linish are a very emotional people, quick to make their anger or compassion known. Rather than sacred held beliefs and unchanging traditions, they are a people of change as their whimsical gods change along with them. Throughout the generations they pray to their gods to reach a consensus rather than to submit.
Further listing linish strengths, they also still possess many traits from their delari heritage such as their slender appearance and impressive intelligence. These vast intellects are usually harnessed in linish culture for the most fastidious detail in art and masterfully crafted poetry and storytelling. Ferrathar’s most legendary painters, sculptures, scholars and poets will almost always be a linish.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Aine (pronounced "awn-ya")
Brigid (pronounced "bri-jid")
Caoimhe (pronounced "kee-va")
Deirdre (pronounced "deer-druh")
Eilis (pronounced "ay-lish")
Finola (pronounced "fin-oh-la")
Gráinne (pronounced "grawn-ya")
Maeve (pronounced "mayv")
Niamh (pronounced "neev")
Orla (pronounced "or-la")
Masculine names
Aedh (pronounced "ay")
Brian
Cathal (pronounced "cah-hal")
Cormac (pronounced "kor-mak")
Diarmuid (pronounced "deer-mid")
Eoghan (pronounced "oh-in")
Fionn (pronounced "fee-un")
Niall (pronounced "ny-al")
Oisin (pronounced "uh-sheen")
Tadhg (pronounced "tige")
Culture
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Midwife or priestess attendance: In many linish cultures, the birth of a child is attended by a midwife or priestess who would offer guidance, support, and blessings.
Water rituals: Water is often seen as a symbol of purity and rebirth, and many linish birth rites involve the use of water in some way. For example, the mother might be immersed in water before or after the birth, or the newborn might be bathed in water as a way of symbolically washing away their old self and welcoming in the new.
Naming rituals: Naming rituals are common in many cultures, and linish traditions often involve selecting a name that reflects the child's connection to the natural world or to specific deities or ancestors.
Blessings and offerings: In some linish traditions, offerings might be made to the gods or to the spirits of the natural world in order to seek their blessings and protection for the newborn.
Circles and circles casting: Circles are commonly used in many linish practices to create a sacred space, and some linish birth rites involve casting a circle around the mother and newborn to offer protection and create a sense of ritual space.
Divination: Some linish traditions may use divination or other forms of spiritual guidance to help determine the child's fate or to provide insight into their future.
Funerary and Memorial customs
The practice of burying a person with a tree seed inside the body is sometimes referred to as "Meyheth's burial." The idea behind this custom is to honor the deceased person by providing a source of new life and growth in their memory.
In this type of burial, a degradable container is typically used to encase the body, along with the tree seed. The container and the body are then placed directly into the earth, without the use of embalming methods.
As the body decomposes, it provides nutrients to the soil, and brings honor to their gods, which can help the tree to grow and thrive. The tree becomes a living memorial to the deceased person, providing a tangible reminder of their life and legacy.
Ideals
Courtship Ideals
Many of the linish follow a societal trend or pattern where casual intimate encounters, often with people who are not romantic partners, are viewed as an acceptable and common form of social interaction. They underwent this social change in the mid third era where they shifted away from more traditional dating practices, in which their firstborn ancestores typically formed longer-term, committed relationships and then marriage before engaging in sexual activity.
In linish culture, people may engage in sexual activity with others they have just met, or with whom they have a more casual relationship, without necessarily seeking a deeper emotional connection. This up can take many different forms, from kissing to sexual intercourse, and can occur in a variety of settings, such as parties, taverns or even temples.
Advocates of linish culture argue that it allows individuals to explore their sexuality and gain experience with a range of partners, without the pressure or expectations of a committed relationship. However, critics argue that this culture can lead to emotional detachment, feelings of isolation, and can promote a lack of respect for both oneself and others.
It is important to note that this culture is not the norm for all linish individuals or all of their communities, and that there is a wide range of attitudes and practices related to sexuality and relationships.
Encompassed species
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