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History
Society
Culture
Origin
The first land, founded on the continents of the Northern Kingdoms, was named Stavroforia. Named by the lost Mila Walterius, whom then handed the Isle to Lillium as a signed heir of the island. After Mila’s disappearance into the Sorrows, the land’s government fell under Lillium. A once desolate Isle created for the worship of Skraag was soon turned into a tranquil Isle dedicated to the studies of Shalherana and Silas.
A medical institute was the first foundation of the Isle, allowing any that wished to learn to study under the governing Duchess. This also served as a boon to those that suffered in the Undead Incursions or active wars. The Isle of Stavroforia was then known as the medical capital of the Northern Kingdoms.
After the Undead Incursion struck all and forced the Moor Elves of the Isle to a new home, they settled in the Ashlands or Sek’Lachnol of Easa’lach, or the Eastern Lands. Growing and developing under the now Tol'fen'ke and Tol'fen'ko of the Moor Elven lands, it has once more strived to regain the old boon it had created in times of need. Once more, it’s become a medical capital of the continent, allowing those wishing to study the medical trade within the lands.
Society
Beliefs
Family
-Family is expected to be held at the highest regard. Honor and caring being the fundamentals that hold it.
-Those abandoned by their families shall be sent to a reputable orphanage, or taken in by a family, given positive circumstance.
Life-Those abandoned by their families shall be sent to a reputable orphanage, or taken in by a family, given positive circumstance.
-Life is expected to be held at the highest regard. One must honor their life and the life of others. Life is seen as the greatest gift, and shall be cherished accordingly. As a medical land, it is expected to be respected.
Death-Death is an inevitable part of life, as all things must come to an end. Death is honored with respect for the fallen and silence for the lost.
Funerals-Funerals are held by the leading priest, be it of the land or of the religion the fallen belonged to. They are celebrated according to their personal traditions, be it Elven, Human, or other.
Magic-Magic is treated with respect and caution. Abuse of magic is frowned upon. Mages should be given the respect of their trade. While not something commonly thrived for in the land, it is seen as a gift and art to those wielding it.
Love-Love is a rather important part of the community, as it can bind families, and create new lives and Clans. The ceremonies are given in accordance to their traditions and shall be respected as the pair wishes. That is to say, Violence shall be frowned upon in the binding ceremonies, unless the pair strictly allows of such.
Culture
Language
Common
-The tongue of the people and thus, the most spoken. It is expected to know Common if one wished to learn within the Institute.
Mok’yra-The tongue of the Moors. This tongue, while not required, is often used within the land as a main tongue.
Elven-The tongue of the Elves, also known as the fair tongue, it is only used for it’s popularity amongst the Elves.
Sazil’yra-A variant of Mok’yra, it is used mainly by the noble class. A mix between the soft tones of Elven and the guttural words of Mok’yra, it still leaves much to be desired as a developing language. Though not as rough as Mok’yra, yet not as docile as Elven, it’s a tongue used by those seen as honorable by the royal family. {Dialect of Natri'Evar. Rules of learning Mok'yra still apply.}
Learning Sazil'yra
Understanding:
Knowing Elven and Mok'yra - Understand when spoken to
Knowing only Elven or Mok'yra - Partially understand
Knowing Neither - No understanding
Speaking:Knowing only Elven or Mok'yra - Partially understand
Knowing Neither - No understanding
Knowing Elven and Mok'yra - You can speak it once exposed to it
Knowing only Elven or Mok'yra - You need to learn the other
Knowing Neither - You must learn both
Knowing only Elven or Mok'yra - You need to learn the other
Knowing Neither - You must learn both
Attire
The common attire seen throughout Natri'Evar is that of thick cotton or woolen garments. Women often wear pettiskirts or hoop skirts under their dresses along with the higher ranks having the luxury of bustle skirts. How open the skirt ranges often tells of what social class they fall under. The larger the skirt, the higher the rank. The skirts don’t have a limit in the length as they range from the knee-length, most often used by younger girls, to full or ankle length skirts. Skirts that are shorter and do not follow the traditional Mok’yra garment are usually shunned. Some dresses aren’t necessarily open skirts for higher class, as some can be rather ornate, yet ‘form fitting’.
Men’s attire ranges from rough to a clean cut garb. Often times the lower classes has rough looking common clothes, with few layers, while the higher classes sport more layers or cleaner cut attires of suits. Often times the higher ranks tell each other apart by the color of their garments or accessories. The deeper and richer the color, the higher their class.
Corsets and other such under attire is common for both sexes, excluding the pettiskirts, being women’s attire. The purpose of such is to keep oneself proper and warm during the cold chills. Heeled shoes are also shared amongst both sexes, as they help lift the user away from the grime found on the soil and ground.
Jewelry/Ornaments
Usually left for the Nobility and Royal house, the land produces precious gems and stones that are then shipped to allied nations for refining and further artisan work. Though, very rare, it is possible for the people to purchase gems and jewelry, though quality may be lacking.
Often times the jewelry produced is very ornate and delicate in design, made to enhance the beauty of the jewel used, rather than masking it in gold embellishment. While the embellishment is often used, it is often paired with a gem of opposing color.
Diet
Usually that of seafood and grown goods, the game bird is also served upon the land. The most common of foods being freshwater fish and vegetables, meats and other such foods are sometimes more expensive. Natri'Evar also holds a large array of alcoholic drinks and concoctions.
The most common meat found on the land being that of sheep and ram, while cows and other such beasts are kept for their milk. Goat is also another common meat producer, as is a common milk producer of the land.
Game birds are hunted in season and under heavy eye, this is to prevent the over-hunt of several species. These such meats are kept near exclusively for the noble classes or for festivals.
Freshwater fish is often more common than the other meats, allowing for middle classes to purchase them for their own foods. Lower classes may also purchase these products as they can be found commonly on the land.
Freshwater fish is often more common than the other meats, allowing for middle classes to purchase them for their own foods. Lower classes may also purchase these products as they can be found commonly on the land.
Seafoods local to the island is highly common and the most accessible, second to the grown food the land produces. All classes share meals made with such and often time mix it with the produce, such as berries or imported products, to mask the heavy taste some of the local fish can have.
Traditions and Ceremonies
-Marriage
Holidays-Marriage by default is celebrated as the Moors do, unless the couple instructs otherwise. Please regard Moor Elven culture for such {X}. The wedding itself is expected to be quiet, as to respect the couple.
-Funerals rights-Funeral rights are given by means of a pyre or a tomb. Pyres are given to the lower class, as tombs and graves are given to the middle and higher classes. Fires are expected near the ceremony grounds in respect to those lost.
-Bonfires, common on the land, are a way to keep the memory of the lost within the people. It is a means of respect and a way to show the importance of community.
-Proposals-Bonfires, common on the land, are a way to keep the memory of the lost within the people. It is a means of respect and a way to show the importance of community.
-One is expected to offer an obsidian or Amethyst adorned ring or necklace to their partner, often wrapped in lavender.
-Starlight Festival {X}
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