Tomte
The tomte people are united by their need (physical or otherwise) to live life to its fullest, a trait exemplified by the majority gnomish population. Tomte society labours to provide surpluses that can be enjoyed in the most spectacular of ways. No reason is too small as a cause for celebration and most settlements party every night.
Tomte herbalists are known for their deep understanding of psychoactive compounds and how to safely get the most out of these substances.
Many unconventional people arise in tomte villages, children are encouraged to pursue any passion with their full vigor, leading to chance discoveries that would take decades, if ever, to be reached by traditional approaches. Tomte gnomes in particular are known for their genius inventions and leaps in logic. The Lendyrbak Academy was established to spread these inventions throughout the world, though inventors rarely stay long enough to fully document their devices before moving on to a new project.
Abstract, surreal and other unique art styles are favourites in tomte society and talented artists are celebrated and encouraged to regularly showcase their works.
Tomte settlements are in constant flux and have driven more than one census official insane when trying to keep track of populations. Caravans crisscross the land and pick up new travelers in every town and enhance the economies before departing.
Tomte relationships are temporary affairs, though may last longer than many human partnerships, and faithfulness is irrelevant. Partners dance in and out of each others lives to seek new experiences, sometimes returning decades or even centuries later as almost completely changed people. With families being so changeable, children tend to be raised communally in settlements or caravans and it can sometimes be hard to trace lineages as both parents may have departed before children come of age. Such a lifestyle may seem to erode trust, but instead the tomte know with certainty that they can trust all members of their community to look out for the best interests of all. To be accepted into tomte society is to have an extended family you can always rely on.
Tomte herbalists are known for their deep understanding of psychoactive compounds and how to safely get the most out of these substances.
Many unconventional people arise in tomte villages, children are encouraged to pursue any passion with their full vigor, leading to chance discoveries that would take decades, if ever, to be reached by traditional approaches. Tomte gnomes in particular are known for their genius inventions and leaps in logic. The Lendyrbak Academy was established to spread these inventions throughout the world, though inventors rarely stay long enough to fully document their devices before moving on to a new project.
Abstract, surreal and other unique art styles are favourites in tomte society and talented artists are celebrated and encouraged to regularly showcase their works.
Tomte settlements are in constant flux and have driven more than one census official insane when trying to keep track of populations. Caravans crisscross the land and pick up new travelers in every town and enhance the economies before departing.
Tomte relationships are temporary affairs, though may last longer than many human partnerships, and faithfulness is irrelevant. Partners dance in and out of each others lives to seek new experiences, sometimes returning decades or even centuries later as almost completely changed people. With families being so changeable, children tend to be raised communally in settlements or caravans and it can sometimes be hard to trace lineages as both parents may have departed before children come of age. Such a lifestyle may seem to erode trust, but instead the tomte know with certainty that they can trust all members of their community to look out for the best interests of all. To be accepted into tomte society is to have an extended family you can always rely on.
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