Gwentine
The eastern divide of the Twin Empire known as Gwens March, is where the Gwentine call home. As their land is mountainous, the Gwentines have had to make do and become a more naval based power, a feat made simple by a plethora of shallow reefs and hidden coves. Gwentines belief system has been in turmoil as their original gods have stopped answering their prayers. As a result they fractured away from their sister country and into a tenuous alliance with the Njortan territories. They are vibrant in culture, their architecture, philosophy have made leaps and bounds compared to the rest of the world.
Gwentines have light to tanned skin, with a bronzy shade to their hair and eyes. Their flourishing trade empire has allowed their people to grow into a well established civilization but their comfort has come at the cost of military leading causing an influx of crime and piracy amongst their territory. In addition their distaste for violence has enabled a certain degree of classiphobia.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Aemilia, Agrippa, Balbina, Blandina, Caecilia, Claudia, Decima, Drusilla, Fabricia, Fulvia, Germana, Gratinana, Helvia, Hilaria, Julia, Junia, Laelia, Longina, Marcella, Marina, Octavia, Ovidia, Petronia, Priscilla, Quintina, Sabrina, Septima, Tacita, Tatiana, Valentina, Vita
Masculine names
Albus, Antoninus, Augustus, Brutus, Caecilius, Caesar, Diadumenianus, Drusus, Egnatius, Felix, Festus, Glaucia, Gordianus, Herminius, Iovianus, Iovita, Julianus, Jovian, Livianus, Lucian, Marcus, Mario, Maximilian, Nero, Nerva, Octavius, Petro, Pomponius, Quintin, Rufin, Saturn, Scaevola, Serpentium, Tetius, Tiberius, Valen, Valerius, Vitus
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Trade Common.
Culture and cultural heritage
Gwentine people are the closest to the original humans of Na'Endreth. They settle upon the first grounds of human interaction and their religious zeal speaks to this. Gwentine are a powerful nation that use order, and history to control society.
Shared customary codes and values
While lead by one of the Twins, The Gwentine have established a republic. Gwennivine operates as an empress, however her council does most of the decision making. The Gwentine are a strong political force with a pension for strong naval military power.
Average technological level
They have attained a level of technology similar to the later days of Rome.
Common Etiquette rules
It is common for a Gwentine to value honor. They are very duty bound to their god queen. They are very lawful by nature with a detailed set of customs in almost every aspect of life.
Common Dress code
Most Gwentine have some unique flavoring to their dress. That said universally Gwentine prefer natural beauty and don't go far beyond a robes. Usually robes can be found under armor pieces of metal and leather.
Art & Architecture
Most of their architecture takes advantage of the vast supply of marble, and coastal cities.
Common Taboos
- Speak ill of the god queen.
- Disrupt the order of the empire.
- Harbor an Issbin under your roof.
- Refusing the food of a host.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Beauty is an open ended debate amongst the Gwentine. Many differing styles crop up across the country. That said most can agree to the less is more school of thought. Gwentine are very comfortable with their bodies.
Gender Ideals
Woman tend towards the political side, and mercantile sides of business. Men tend to gravitate too crafts, and military works. These aspects however are not mutually exclusive.
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