a'terans
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
most of the a'terans speak English, with a smaller part of the population even beginning to learn elemental
Culture and cultural heritage
their culture is based around enduring and surviving. they are a hardy people who do not back down from challenges
Shared customary codes and values
endurance is a greatly valued concept in their culture
Average technological level
when it comes to stone cutting and fortress building, they are superior. as well, they have working plumbing, as well as a rudimentary warming system using pipes and heated up water.
Common Etiquette rules
it is common etiquette that if you are a guest, you wait your turn to speak, and follow any house rules.
Common Dress code
As they live in a very cold area, very warm and thick cloths are often used, with the nobles wearing fur cloaks.
Art & Architecture
the a'terans build most of their art as landscapes, be it natural or of the city-fortresses of the bulwark. their architecture is built in mind of the snow and designed so snow can not build up on it.
Foods & Cuisine
their cuisine consists of finely cooked meat and vegetables they grow in special greenhouses, but have very few spices that aren't plant based
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
a commonly observed custom is after every major snowstorm, any families that can spare food will sacrifice some of their food to nature. as well, the dead are treated with respect, burried deep in the ground in stone coffins
Common Taboos
honor is seen as very important, so direcetly denying a challenge for no reason or directly breaking a set rule is seen as a terrible action
Common Myths and Legends
many a story is told about the hard and perilous journey the first settlers took on their way to this land. over time, this story has become overly exaggerated to the point of fiction
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
rugged, tough, and with signs of wear and tear from nature or war is a sign of beauty
Gender Ideals
there are very few gender ideals in the a'terans, so long as you endure, your gender will no matter
Courtship Ideals
romantic actions and words are used when courting, gifts are not seen as sincere as anyone can give someone a gift.
Relationship Ideals
friendships are often very close, being close to family for the closest friendships. romantic relationships are focused around actions and words, not anything physical, after all the people themselves are signs that even if physical items deteriorate, the memories will last.
Major organizations
the organization they are seen the most in is the northern bulwark
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