Hellstin

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Emilia, Ella, Lena, Lina, Julia, Ida, Leonie, Lea, Juno, Bellona, Venus, Flora, Diana, Rhea, Minerva, Vesta, Luna, Salacia, Ceres, Fortuna Himari Hina yuna Sakura Ichikai Akari Sara Yui Aoi Niko Astrid

Masculine names

Jürgen. Karl. Stefan. Walter. Uwe. Hans. Klaus. Günter. Appius, Aulus, Caeso, Decimus, Gaius, Gnaeus, Lucius, Mamercus, Manius, Marcus, Numerius, Publius, Quintus, Servius, Sextus, Spurius, Titus, Tiberius. Aito Akio Akito Benjiro Chibi Chiko Dai Daichi Daiki Daisuke Eita Enmei Fumihiro Goku Arne Birger Bjørn Bo Erik Gorm Halfdan Harald Knud Kåre Leif Njal Roar Rune

Unisex names

Auri. Jaike. Yari. Henny. Janis. Luca, Louca, Louka, Luka. Mattis. Mika, Mica, Micah, Mikah. Achaea (uh-kee-uh) - Roman province. Agrippa Amor Aquila Denarius Glaucia Iovita Solidus Hamamoto Tsubasa Mitsu Kagami Takemi Tsukasa Hikaru Hazuki Tomo Haruka Sonoda Setsuna

Family names

Straub Xing Degurechav Srebriacuff Hotch Viker Ilbler Kine Ichinousie Holffiled

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Propper Imperial Common
Cargin Imperial Common
Edengar Imperial Common
Kilren Imperial Common
Shenleroy Imperial Common
Vader Imperial Common
Silder Imperial Common
Vandred Imperial Common
Videndelhime Imperial Common
Sleden Imperial Common
Delbrook Imperial Common
Colonial Imperial Common

Culture and cultural heritage

Imperial culture varies from city to city. The one thing they all share is the reverence of the first emperor and a relative reference for the hellstein bloodline in general, seeing it as an actual descendant to a living God.There is also extreme amounts of patriotism and a push for Equality of the races.InMost aspects of life.With the empire being one of the most accepting nations in terms of people's creeds and racial beliefs.There are multiple cultural identities within the empire. For example, there's a religious sect in the colony that abstains from the drinking of alcohol.Or in.The city of. Kilren Who divided the city between different clans who all have a history of conflict and Unification with each other.Thing that these cities all share is the reverence of the von Hellstein bloodline.And.A.Culture of patriotism to the state.
One piece of heritage, though that is common amongst the reverence of those who fight and die in battle. When a soldier is killed. Instead of the traditional body burning and a memorial wall being put up with in the city. Soldiers who return home are brought home in urns there, then put in the family's household. Where a shrine to dedicate. Their fallen family members becomes a fixture of a household. this is practiced in all city's and territory's of the empire
In total there are eight major as festivals that are held in the Empire. Festival of the Dawn: The festival of the dawn is at the beginning of the year.The Empire holds a festival.In which.People celebrate the beginning of a new year.They do this by Haveing the district elder Light A Long candle made from the wax of a Pitra, which is a bird that is common to the empire that looks very similar to a phoenix In the center of every district within their city and each day.Tell the anniversary of the empire. On the 12th. People spend the day celebrating the beginning of the New Year, usually with festive treats, music and shows. Then at night under the candle light a young girl chose from the district will play the song the dawn will come from nightfall to morning every night tell the 12 th in honor f the first empress of the empire Octavia Emperor Victors loyal wife who served 12 days being on the run by Kyokuren Soldiers while pregnant with the emperors first child during the Eleven Rebellions in the late second era
Anniversary and remembrance night: The 12th of the first month of the year is the anniversary of the founding of the Empire.However, due to the violence that was committed during the Long Night celebration has changed slightly From sunrise to sunset.There is celebrating and general revelry.With the royal family, even.Ah, making public appearances in parades.All across Edinger. And then by night.There is a silent candlelight vigil all across the country.2.Remember those lost?During the tragedy. SpingValek: This festival lasts for four days and is about welcoming the beginning of summer and.Ending spring.It usually involves.Music dancing.And the tradition.Called Braleaw were they burn an effigy of a a tarrasque to celebrate its defeat
Middle Kal: This celebration last from Saturday to Sunday in the middle of the year.And it is a night of celebrations and fireworks.To celebrate the year. The bir dthay of the first emperor During this two night festival.The celebrations are.Jovial and filled with wonder music, fine alcohols, food.And everyone wears masks.Because this is a celebration too.Be happy and to move away from one's view of themselves.Therefore making everyone neutral by covering their identities.
Hiderfell: the harvest festival of hinderfall is a festival to give thanks to a plentiful harvest in a city and celbreat the end of the summer work months This celebration usually ends with a feast of families or families prepare food together and enjoy and spend the day together.

Cursefel: A celebration during the 10th month of the year this.Event last for one night.And involves people dressing up in the costumes of monsters that lurk outside the city and wander the streets.It is believed that this is the period in the year where the spirits of the dead are able to.Once again, walk amongst the living.And so people wear costumes to ward off evil spirits and. Put up the burial painting or picture of a lost loved one.People usually will wear their burial gems.And.Spend the day remembering those they've lost as well as warding their home from bad spirits.Each house should have a.Lint te crystal.Lit.On their doorstep. To prevent bad spirits from getting into their homes.
Twilight: The last festival of the year only last for three nights.And the first night is a series of dancing celebrating And spending time with family.The second night involves candlelight, visuals, and mourning. Those who have fallen throughout the year.As well as speaking with loved ones about what you've been thankful for and spending time together.Meeting stage plays. And the final night.All families get together.Around pictures of their fallen loved ones.And exchange gifts with one another.As well as Enjoy a feast.Prepared by the men in the household.

Shared customary codes and values

The main thing that shared amongst the cultures of the different cities in the empire is the reverence of the imperial family and a sense of patriotism.With the belief that service and sacrifice to the greater good of the empire is considered a noble thing to do.And those who have laid down their lives in service to the Empire's defense.Our heroes.Worth remembrance. Hard work is highly valued and.Moving above your station has always been a major part of imperial culture.It is seen as a great thing to rise above your station, and while it is hard for those in the lower class to do it, it has happened before.And will continue happening.Mainly most people rise above their station through joining the military due to the militaries.Aspect of being a meritocracy.And many emperors promoting leaders.Based off skill rather than.Family breeding.
Some customs that are still practiced from ancestor customs, such as Kyokura Are things like the practice of taking your shoes off when you enter someone's home the right of guest hood?Where you are not allowed to assault a guest in your home, and neither is a guest allowed to assault you in their home. Also, reference of the family unit is very important and.In the middle and upper class appearance is very important.Lower class families don't tend to worry about this much.But keeping the family together and United is a very important aspect of life in the empire.

Common Etiquette rules

In the empire, it is considered impolite to wear a head covering unless it is for religious reasons and someone's home as well as tracking and dirty shoes. You are usually expected to switch to a pair of shoes that have been provided to you by.The owners of the homes you enter.Businesses, on the other hand, they do not mind if you are wearing your shoes. It is only when you enter someone's private abode. Hugging and.General signs of affection are extremely accepted within the Empire and are common ways of greeting each other. Many men agree each other through a clasping of the arms, followed by a hug. While women usually embrace with a rather quickly and welcoming hug.The Empire is a very close knit and very affectionate society. In visiting people's homes, it's considered bad etiquette to reject the offering of a beverage in or food to consume.As the rate of hospitality is held in high reverence in the empire.

Common Dress code

Dress how you want just no public nudity most people wear modern clothes How ever depending on the city there are expected article of clothing's for example in Vandred The citizen all wear gas mask due to the city toxic and deses ridden atmosphere. The peple of Kilren with their Clan Shaw's When at home. It is expected that you wear the proper footwear outside in public. It is usually shoes, sandals, indoor boots. However, in home you wear a soft, comfortable. Slipper As to not damage your feet by walking around barefoot in your home.These slippers must never be worn in public because one they're made of a very delicate material and are only really made to walk around a private home and two because it is disrespectful to be wearing something meant to be worn indoors outdoors.

Art & Architecture

In the empire Art varies from city to city. However, the most common Thing is, music music is an all-encompassing and major Piece of imperial culture. Every city specializes in its own form of music With Edinger being a cultural epicenter for musical talent. The Imperial Academy of Fine Arts is considered to be one of the greatest Musical institutions in the world and owns its own record studio. Operas and plays are also extremely popular. But most art within the empire is more focused on telling a story or bringing moods to a crowd. Paintings are not as common But have been done. Architecture varies from city to city in many ways. With the use of black and marble being the only common denominator amongst many government buildings all across the empire.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

During mealtimes, a scented candle is lit for every meal. For breakfast it is usually a.Fruit smell similar to that of bananas. Oranges. Or grapefruit While during lunch. It is common for the sent to be of strawberries, apples or cinnamon Well, for dinner they would prefer you use more earthy sense in your candles, such as the smell of Rosemary or. Sage or thyme
Customarily, during family events, the males in the household cook the food for the family.Or anyone who observes the position of the husband in a relationship.Be it.A man and a man or a man and a woman or a woman and woman.
When a member of a household joins the military and it's about to be sent off on their first deployment.They are given a farewell celebration with their closest family members.Usually consisting of the family getting together and making.Eva, which is a baked pita bread bun Filled with assorted meats, cheeses and vegetables such as diced tomatoes, onions.And carrots. After the meal.The soldier is given a bottle of wine.That they are told to hold onto and tell they have graduated.From their basic training.And then are told to share with their unit. They are also given a burial crystal.Of one of their dead family members.To act as a. Symbolic guardian. guardian
It is tradition to spend time with your family at the beginning and end of the year. And if you are not able to get to your family, then you must send.A letter indoor care package.

Related Organizations

• The Empire of Hellstine