Earthborn

"I would see our lands restored and protected, is that not the dream of the very Empire that trounced our home?" - Drakenthar Fallenal

Despite their appearance, these generally larger of the species creatures prefer farming and tending to fields of flowers, crops, and generally being in the dirt. They can be brought to war and scholarly level in certain individuals, but their main love and first one is that of the earth. The opposite side of the globe from the other Drawls who enjoy being within the fields, these people are of the Aldarian variety, and especially in recent years, have been through much hardship and strife at the hands of outside influences in great wars and battles.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Desa, Kelaym, Yimina

Masculine names

Drakenthar, Kelasar, Cainatho

Family names

Fallenal, Grohnd, Darht

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Draconic

Culture and cultural heritage

Close familiar bonds keep these people together and chain their cultures of their ancestors and great tales together.

Shared customary codes and values

Family bonding is the most important thing to these people. Often having large families and huge family trees, these people enjoy speaking, socializing, and otherwise just being around each other in close groups that just get muddy and dirty most of the time

Common Etiquette rules

Usually fairly well put together and respectful despite their usually dirty and hardy lifestyles

Common Dress code

Small linens and whatever is enough to cover what is needed, but some nicer dresses and attire can be arranged when trips are taken into civilization

Art & Architecture

Their art is in the people and the smiles they hold when throwing dirt at each other. They do leave an imprint in architecture in the vast and unnerving among of land covered by farmland and the sheer beauty of miles of growing crops

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

Like the other draconic races of Aldaria, they pay homage to the main gods of the area

Birth & Baptismal Rites

A wipe of dirt is placed on the forehead

Coming of Age Rites

Young prove their worth by taking over what their parents have done in the past with the farmland or other pursuits

Funerary and Memorial customs

Usually buried in family cemeteries

Common Taboos

Anything dark or related to the Dark Gods

Common Myths and Legends

The War of Zar, The Heroic Tales of Balastius

Historical figures

Balastius the Heroic

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Often believing themselves more beautiful when covered in dirt and grime, these people often do not hold themselves to high beauty standards and would rather have a rousing mud fight than apply any form of cosmetics

Gender Ideals

Usually fairly balanced, which is odd in terms of Drawl societies normally

Courtship Ideals

Often a beautiful flower bouquet is presented to the other

Relationship Ideals

Usually fairly aligned, though if one or the other shows prowess in something other than farming, the other supports them and stays home

Major organizations

The Aldarian Draconic Empire

Related Locations

• Aldaria