Shou

The Shou are an ethnic group that migrated from the prehistoric proto-state of Metis in the 4th millennia B.A. to the Shou Peninsula and Toniva.

Cultural Attributes

While Shou cultural identity is grown remarkably diverse, main tenants of Shou societies is their loose adherence to some form of The Way and their use of dialect of the Shou language.
As a result of values adhered to by followers of The Way, Shou culture tends toward decentralized, slave-free socieities that place great emphasis on compassion, frugality, and humility. In contrast with Ascan culture, Shou culture generally also encourages a larger degree of artistic and sexual freedom.

Nations

Nation states that primarily identify as Shou include the Shou Empire, Toniva, The Jardan Steppe, and Hayasaki.

Encompassed species

• Human

Related Organizations

• Akimoto Dynasty
• Anzai Dynasty
• Anzai-Fujiwara Alliance
• Crisei
• Fujiwara Dynasty
• Hayasaki
• Matsuoka Clan
• Minor Shou Dynasties
• Nishikawa Dynasty
• Senkensha
• Shou Empire
• Shou Royal Council
• Takeda Dynasty
• The Five Dynasties
• The Way
• Yamato Dynasty

Related Items

• Alcohol
• Cardinal Urn
• Fushichou Necklace
• Seiken

Related Myths

• Doom of Metis
• Shou-Elvish Wars

Related Locations

• Island of Hayasaki
• Jardan Steppe
• Western Centeria