Tugarin
The Tugarin are an ethnic group of the Zmei who occupy the coasts and lowlands of the island of Buyan. They are the majority group in the Chudoruhs Empire, and are known for their love of the Konvetra, the horses born of birds. Any Tugarin of note will be skilled in riding the Konvetra, and discussion of their bloodlines and qualities is a matter of great importance.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Common Dress code
Tugarin dress is designed to fully cover the body, and short clothing that reveals the skin is considered indecent for all members of society. It is cut so as to conceal the shape of the body underneath the clothes, but it is not typically very wide or full. Fur is used extensively, especially in higher class clothing, to both line and trim clothes. Bright colors are preferred, and having a wide variety of colors is a sign of wealth and status.
Typical clothing will include a long shirt and belted trousers, tucked into boots or cloth wraps around the lower legs. Wealthier individuals will add more layers, including a second shirt or vest. An outer garment called a svita is pulled over the head and belted - it widens towards the bottom, and typically reaches to the knee or mid-calf. A cloak or cape may also be added to provide additional warmth or to protect expensive fabrics.
The Tugarin do not have different styles of clothing for males and females.
Common Myths and Legends
The founding myth of the Tugarin revolves around the god Gorynych. They say that Gorynych stole coals from the fire of Baba Zmeya, and hid them within the eggs that hatched into the first Zmei. They claim that the fire within them is what allows them more comfort in cold environments than the Kikipua of the south.
Major organizations
The Chudoruhs Empire, which rules the island of Buyan. It is an absolute monarchy, where all the nobles swear fealty directly to the monarch. They are strictly feudal, and the lowest class (pravo) are considered to be property, attached to the land where they live. Pravo cannot be bought and sold directly, but only as a part of a sale of land.
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