Lunaran

The main body of the Celes'tani. Pale skinned and often a shade of red eyes to match the darker skies above. These people were borne out of the wreckage of Aldaria when the volcanic ranges began to erupt violently. Staying on the surface and building the vast Assarian Empire.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Cae'la, Tziporrah, Risa

Masculine names

Kaithan, Valian, Fall'hirrim

Unisex names

Rhae

Family names

Valun, Ceithun, Hunfrom

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Kla'tani (Elvish), Common

Culture and cultural heritage

Much of these people's culture comes from the great black sky above. Fighting demons and other large creatures from the darkness

Shared customary codes and values

Honor and courage are the core values of many of the soldiers within the Empire and surrounding areas. With how many dark threats they face, these values are important

Common Etiquette rules

Often refined and well-mannered

Common Dress code

Usually well covered, but some are less so and more free personalities

Art & Architecture

The structures that aren't ruins are made and fashioned well. Those that have been through turmoils and on front lines are made for function over form. Art is often song or vocal mostly

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

Normal traditions of all people of Te'za, but Rauzelthon is held as a week-long celebration of the great god and is generally met with way too much booze

Birth & Baptismal Rites

A piece of charcoal is often stroked over the chin as a sign of good luck

Coming of Age Rites

Young must prove themselves by earning the trust of a great courser. Approaching at the very least, riding is another matter

Funerary and Memorial customs

Interred within the earth and burned so no dark magics may corrupt them

Common Taboos

Worshiping the Dark Gods and other dark deities, specially the Blood Queen

Common Myths and Legends

The Great Devouring Maw, The Black Hand, The Serpent's Ire

Historical figures

Rhae'vram Valun

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Often holding themselves to high beauty standards, but not to ostentatious levels as their darker skinned cousins.

Gender Ideals

Generally balanced society, though male led at high levels primarily within the Assarian Empire

Courtship Ideals

A small sprig of black courser hair is delivered alongside flowers

Relationship Ideals

As balanced as the ideals are, relationships are similar, both can do either job

Major organizations

Assarian Empire

Encompassed species

• Celes'tani

Related Locations

• Aldaria
• Land of Eternal Night