Singularan

The darker skinned cousins of the Lunaran. One of the two larger groups of these people that dwell within Aldaria. Of the people that dwell in the land, these are the ones that dug beneath the earth when the land began to change and die. A large body of this populace remains loyal to Severa after the Godly wars, while others have wandered and ventured away from their ancestral home. They are a varied group, if not misguided at times.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Xelara, Seifara, Vieli

Masculine names

Duagzar, Veidaug, Jarun

Unisex names

Vera

Family names

Sycroft, Fangfeilar, Talun

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Kla'tani (Elvish), Common

Culture and cultural heritage

Ranging between groups, but many are known to idolize sacrifice. Whether to their god (s) or their people

Shared customary codes and values

Above all with these people, heritage is the most important. Family ties, relationships, bloodlines, every is important. Relations with outsiders or even lesser castes are usually relegated against heavily

Common Etiquette rules

Refined, poised, straight back, very stoic

Common Dress code

Refined clothing with beautiful garments of an ostentatious quality.

Art & Architecture

Beautifully refined buildings below ground. Above ground much of the structures serve more of a function than beauty, but some can be carved majestically against the backdrop of the black skies

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

Ritual sacrifice with some groups, but traditions are often held in lesser quantities, especially those of celebration

Birth & Baptismal Rites

A piece of white chalk is rubbed upon the forehead in a symbol of the elders choice of how brilliant their life will be

Coming of Age Rites

Young must climb their way to the surface and to a mountain peak to see over the dark land that they live within

Funerary and Memorial customs

Interred within the earth in coffins. The wealthy are given much larger spaces

Common Taboos

Being...bubbly and excitable.

Common Myths and Legends

The Great Devouring Maw, The Fiend of 10,000 Fangs, The Great Red Eye

Historical figures

Xelara Sycroft

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Often holding themselves highly with beauty and regard to the utmost care, these people are vain and beautiful in their care for themselves and use of cosmetics

Gender Ideals

Female dominated without question. Males can be degraded so much as into slaves and other lower work, though some show promise and are given higher ranking positions within society

Courtship Ideals

Courtship practices are often held within official events and parties.

Relationship Ideals

Female dominated, male is expected to take care of things while the woman does the work and protects the family

Major organizations

Velsarian Monarchy

Encompassed species

• Celes'tani

Related Locations

• Aldaria