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Legend
Myslan (Language)
Resol'Nare:
The core of Myslan code is the Resol'Nare, or Six Actions. It outlines what it means to be a Myslan, and you would be expected to abide by them if you wished to be considered Myslan. Children were often taught a rhyme to help them remember the code, which consists of wearing your armor, speaking Myslan, defending yourself and your family, contributing to the welfare of your clan, rallying to Mys'alor when summoned, and raising one's children in the Myslan ways.
Homes:
Myslans are largely nomadic, stemming from their history of making conquered lands their home. Even though there are no active conquests at the moment, many Myslans continue this nomadic lifestyle for two reasons: one is because it helps them be ready for when or if they ever need to conquer something, and secondly, if they become a target, it's easier to move and vanish.
The traditional dwelling is known as a vheh'yaim [veh-YAYM], and is specifically designed with portability in mind.
Celebrations:
While there are some regional variations with this, there are four main events for celebration: birth, coming of age, marriage, and death.
With there being only four, celebrations are often extravagant feasts (when possible) with plenty of drinking.
Death, standing out because in our culture we don't celebrate it, is seen as a celebration of what the deceased had achieved in life. Additionally, because the culture is nomadic, burials are uncommon due to the inability to keep a cemetery. The most common solution is cremation. To remember the fallen vod (Myslan for friend, sibling, or companion), their armor is collected. Normally, it is taken from a grandfather and passed by the father to the grandson, or grandmother to granddaughter, as the situation may apply. The term Aay'han [AY-ye-haan] is often used to describe these ceremonies. Aay'han describes the emotion of simultaneously celebrating time together with friends, but also sorrow at the remembrance of the memory of those past.
When a son or daughter turns 13, they are ready to partake in what is called Verd'goten [vair-goh-ten]. In this rite of passage, their skills are tested and, if they pass, they are declared to be adults.
Courtesies:
For outsiders (aruetiise) [ah-roo-ay-TEE-say], here are some common courtesies you can follow when around Myslans. These are likely to be brought up if you spend any time around one.
Mhi solus tome, mhi solus dar'tome, mhi me'dinui an, mhi ba'juri verde.
[Me sol-uhs toh-mae, me sol-uhs dar-toh-mae, me med-in-oo-ee ahn, me bah-jur-ee vair-day]
This translates to:
We are one when together, we are one when apart, we share all, we will raise warriors.
Following this ceremony, it is common for a celebration to be thrown for the young couple. Myslans do not hold bias towards the nature of the couple as far as the gender of the two partners, but rather the relationship is based on mutual respect.
Children
Adoption is extremely common in this culture. Often, when attacking, a Myslan would adopt the child of one of the enemy if they were impressed with their fierceness or tenacity. When the Myslan is looking to create offspring, this is done exclusively with their partner, regardless of marital status. However, impregnation implies an intent to marry if they are not married already.
Myslans are unique in the fact that they do not have ideas of bloodline, place of origin, or even of species being important. They are widely independent, leaders only coming into play when Myslans come together, such as an Aliit which is lead by a buir. However, no Myslan is solely dependent on their buir, Mys'alor, or superior officer in a military force.Mys'Alor the Destroyer said:
Resol'Nare:
The core of Myslan code is the Resol'Nare, or Six Actions. It outlines what it means to be a Myslan, and you would be expected to abide by them if you wished to be considered Myslan. Children were often taught a rhyme to help them remember the code, which consists of wearing your armor, speaking Myslan, defending yourself and your family, contributing to the welfare of your clan, rallying to Mys'alor when summoned, and raising one's children in the Myslan ways.
Homes:
Myslans are largely nomadic, stemming from their history of making conquered lands their home. Even though there are no active conquests at the moment, many Myslans continue this nomadic lifestyle for two reasons: one is because it helps them be ready for when or if they ever need to conquer something, and secondly, if they become a target, it's easier to move and vanish.
The traditional dwelling is known as a vheh'yaim [veh-YAYM], and is specifically designed with portability in mind.
Celebrations:
While there are some regional variations with this, there are four main events for celebration: birth, coming of age, marriage, and death.
With there being only four, celebrations are often extravagant feasts (when possible) with plenty of drinking.
Death, standing out because in our culture we don't celebrate it, is seen as a celebration of what the deceased had achieved in life. Additionally, because the culture is nomadic, burials are uncommon due to the inability to keep a cemetery. The most common solution is cremation. To remember the fallen vod (Myslan for friend, sibling, or companion), their armor is collected. Normally, it is taken from a grandfather and passed by the father to the grandson, or grandmother to granddaughter, as the situation may apply. The term Aay'han [AY-ye-haan] is often used to describe these ceremonies. Aay'han describes the emotion of simultaneously celebrating time together with friends, but also sorrow at the remembrance of the memory of those past.
When a son or daughter turns 13, they are ready to partake in what is called Verd'goten [vair-goh-ten]. In this rite of passage, their skills are tested and, if they pass, they are declared to be adults.
Courtesies:
For outsiders (aruetiise) [ah-roo-ay-TEE-say], here are some common courtesies you can follow when around Myslans. These are likely to be brought up if you spend any time around one.
- Accept a meal when it is offered
- Make eye contact or look into the horizontal section of their T-shaped visor when speaking
- Remove your footwear when entering a home
- Pay your debts
- Make a big deal out of children
- Don't flirt with or date a Myslan without the intent to join their culture and clan.
- And respect the elderly
Marriage, unlike other cultures, is not initially a large celebration. The marriage ceremony itself is a private engagement between the two individuals, whether that's in person or in writing. When both individuals agree to marry, they speak the following line in unison:
Mhi solus tome, mhi solus dar'tome, mhi me'dinui an, mhi ba'juri verde.
[Me sol-uhs toh-mae, me sol-uhs dar-toh-mae, me med-in-oo-ee ahn, me bah-jur-ee vair-day]
This translates to:
We are one when together, we are one when apart, we share all, we will raise warriors.
Following this ceremony, it is common for a celebration to be thrown for the young couple. Myslans do not hold bias towards the nature of the couple as far as the gender of the two partners, but rather the relationship is based on mutual respect.
Children
Adoption is extremely common in this culture. Often, when attacking, a Myslan would adopt the child of one of the enemy if they were impressed with their fierceness or tenacity. When the Myslan is looking to create offspring, this is done exclusively with their partner, regardless of marital status. However, impregnation implies an intent to marry if they are not married already.
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