Ruskval

Hailing from the eastern portion of the Assarian Empire, these Cre'tani endure much in the way of hardships. On the very outer portions of the Inner Ring, and bearing in some of the coldest lowland areas of the Empire from unique weather patterns, all while dealing with a traumatizing amount of frontal assaults, these are hardy people.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Katerina, Elaina, Serena

Masculine names

Evanal, Vadim, Leden

Family names

Heivenov, Serkovsky, Romania

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Kvasian (Common)

Culture and cultural heritage

Culture of these people is cold. While not like the Sval's or other mountain dwelling people, their culture is based around harsh, dark, windy, and tundra-like conditions in an odd place on the map. Storytelling and firelight conversations are common occurrences, even for outsiders to be welcomed

Shared customary codes and values

Immediately family bonds. Maternal, paternal, and close bonds are the most important to these people. Strong family connections through siblings and cousins. Some of the strongest pair-bonded magic fighters have come from here

Common Etiquette rules

Usually a bit rough, but civilized in their mannerisms, despite lack of super formal etiquette unless in certain company

Common Dress code

Usually covered in long coats, fur-lined clothing, and drab colors. Clothes made for long winters and cold climates

Art & Architecture

Architecture where it stands for long periods can be quite picturesque. Long gothic constructions stretching upwards in spiraling towers. Portions of Runevale show this architecture en mass.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

Standard traditions, though normally with a bit of melancholy drizzled throughout

Coming of Age Rites

No real coming of age rites with these people, young prove themselves by surviving to adulthood

Funerary and Memorial customs

Interred in cemeteries, usually in family groups

Common Taboos

With proximity to Mosu'kelon, anything necromantic is frowned upon

Common Myths and Legends

The Black Plague, The White Devils

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Like most of their kin, they try and keep a clean face and body when they can. Some can dress lavishly, while others less so. Most however are dirty or grimy due to battles or working in the harsh conditions where they live.

Gender Ideals

Traditionally male led within governmental bodies, but female led within village and homestead groups. Neither are seen as lesser than the other.

Courtship Ideals

A small bundle of snow is scrawled over the bridge of the nose when hearts align

Relationship Ideals

Both are expected to carry their weight, regardless of who goes off to battle or who stays home to tend to the homefront

Major organizations

Assarian Empire

Encompassed species

• Cre'tani

Related Locations

• Land of Eternal Night