Highstormers
The inhabitants of the region known as The Maelstrom are divided into to groups Highstormers, or Upper-stormers and Lowstormers, also called Under-stormers.
Where the Lowstormers liv in canvases and underground in the region where the Everstorm always rages, the Highstormers are the name given to the few brave, or stupid enough to live above or outside the constructed wind walls. To live in this climate requires great effort and an even greater resolve.
Naming Traditions
Family names
Hightide, Shear, Starfly, Stormclimber or Winder are common family names.
Culture
Culture and cultural heritage
Not much culture is fostered by the Upper-stormers, that pursuit is left to their cousins living inside of the wind walls protection. But the culture they do honor is old, dating back almost 3000 years, from the start of the current time count.
Shared customary codes and values
The harsh and unfriendly environment have fostered a generous attitude towards others, where as many of the temporary travelers are surprised by the generous welcome they received. But it is need in a region where the weather might decide to end your life at any time if you are not careful.
Since many of the customs surrounding planning the rest of the world enjoy is not possible where these people make their home, most of the Highstormers are a spontaneous lot that have mastered the ability to make use of the current circumstances.
Common Etiquette rules
Due to the sometimes loud winds and weather almost all Highstormers are fluent in a simplified sign language, this language is also used when greeting both friends and strangers. If the strangers know the answer it tells the locals that the guest are not familiar with the sign language which then informs them how to behave around the strangers and if they are able to talk to their close ones in private with the language.
Common Dress code
Often clad in gray and red colored clothes with little to no windbreak to avoid getting caught by strong winds when out and about. There are also specialized equipment to help with the rough weather, heavy boots among other inventions.
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