Oceanic

Despite their appearance and general overbearing size, these Drawls are often similar to their draconic origins among the Woshtarks. Settlers, sailors, divers, and deep swimmers, these draconic people love everything related to the water and being near the ocean or other deep lakes. Considered some of the first beings to really explore the world, their ancient maps of the world's oceans are long sought after items by travelers and the world as a whole their innate records and scrolling of such an intricate level. When driven to war or defending home however, their strong bodies and sharp teeth often give them the nickname of 'Sharkfolk' with their similarities and ferocity.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Atlana, Nepulia

Masculine names

Paesodi, Teptuno

Family names

Washen, Flaowil, Tidebrin

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Draconic

Culture and cultural heritage

Often storytellers and writers of great tales, but their culture extends beyond that to connections of families and groups

Shared customary codes and values

Exploration, knowledge, and honor are what binds these people. While many venture out and explore new continents, they are always bound to return home in times of trouble or need.

Common Etiquette rules

Often times fairly laid back like the Ceruvean race that also calls the ocean their home.

Common Dress code

Usually nothing too heavy or marring while exploring, small linen and cloth items for the most part. But heavy metal plates are donned when at war to protect their not as hardy hides as other of the Drawl race

Art & Architecture

Architecture is plentiful in the sculptures and monuments they design the world over to mark where their race has been

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

During the summer solstice a common ceremony takes place around their home cities to celebrate the coming tides and bountiful waves

Birth & Baptismal Rites

A small splash of water is placed upon the face

Coming of Age Rites

Often proving how deep they can dive or swim by finding a pearl or other shiny object within the ocean

Funerary and Memorial customs

Usually buried at sea within caskets for the ocean to return to the bottom

Common Myths and Legends

Artorius and the Legend of the Red Blade, The War of Zar

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Varying per individual usually, but some do value great appearances, especially when dealing with other Drawl nations.

Gender Ideals

Usually fairly balanced and free-spirited much like the oceans and waters they inhabit

Courtship Ideals

A small vial of pure water from a well atop a mountain is gathered and given to ones chosen bond

Relationship Ideals

Usually mating for life and stick together through their ventures

Related Locations

• Aldaria
• Erestia
• Taldoria