Tiq'en - Ethnicity

Tiq’en people, also occasionally called Eprans, are people who are from or descend from Epra; They are also commonly of the Tiq'en species as well.

Culture

Fashion

Tiq’en fashion currently has a mix of modern clothing styles and older traditional styles. Tiq’en’s also tend to wear jewelry that has roots in traditional Tiq’en fashion. One specific example of Tiq’en clothing is a voluminous poncho-like blouse, it can also be made to work as a sweater or jacket; this top has a history in Tiq’en culture, originally being a poncho top made out of strings of beads, but has changed and adapted over time really only being worn to events surrounding tiq’en traditionalism and culture. Loose pants and skirts are common and they fit the bulky anatomy of Tiq’en legs.
Traditionally, they do tend to have a lot of beading on their outfits; historically it was used on most outfits as maximalist decoration and a show of wealth. Modernly, beading is mostly used minimally as earrings and necklaces, but it may sometimes be used to decorate the hems and collars of clothing, often on formal wear.

Architecture

Tiq’en architecture varies greatly based on whether or not it is in an urban area or a rural area.
Urban areas tend to have multistory buildings, and big apartment buildings, with more influence from other planets.
In rural areas, the houses tend to be big and round and built to hold large multi-generational families. There has been some influence from more urban buildings, with houses being smaller, taller, and less traditional looking.

Food

Tiq’en cuisine is characterized by Iagus Grain and other cereal crops as staple foods. Dishes may also be accompanied by meat. Ibosu or Elal fruits are also common ingredients.
Toppings, like relish, are also common to serve on top of foods.
There are also subtypes of Tiq’en cuisines, one example being Tiq’en BBQ. Tiq’en BBQ is very similar to normal Tiq’en food but with more emphasis on meat that has been marinated and grilled and then served with side dishes.

Notable Dished Include

Iagus Grain Porridge - boiled Iagus made into a porridge, can be flavored with spices and other ingredients like vegetables and meat.
Tiq’en Turnover - Fried Iagus dough, often spiced and stuffed with savory ingredients
Kandu Roast - Kandu meat that is browned and marinated before being slow-cooked. It is often used in sandwiches, stews, and other dishes.

Athletics

Tiq’en are very physically athletic compared to other species. They also have a cultural aspect to being into athletics, with sports and sporting competitions being used to forge bonds between different Tiq’en communities and settle disputes.
Because of this, the Tiq’en have developed many different kinds of sports and athletic activities.

Some notable games and activities

Ba'lal Ballgame - a full-contact sport involving teams that try to score goals on each other

Society

History of Individualism

Rather than their planet being unified under one identity, the planet of Epra has numerous different countries and states that each see themselves as distinct from the others. This has led to a lot of diversity on the planet and lots of historic conflicts.
The current planetary government works as a sort of union, where the individual countries come together under an agreement so that their planet can be properly represented in the Galactic Coalition.
Individually, each of these countries has their own unique rules and regulations. They also often have different values and cultures at play, leading to rivalries and disputes between them popping up.

Naming system

Tiq’en surnames, vary wildly depending on the country that the person originated from. Most cultures on the planet practice a given name family name order with family names being passed down through paternal lineages. Often times maternal last names are used as middle names.

Planet of Origin 
Epra 
Related Species 
Tiq'en

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