Paþaríans
The paþaríans1 were one of several tribes of Nemirkíans native to the Kóteran Peninsula, who in time not only managed to conquer their neighbours but founded the Paþarían Empire, a major power in central Adynía and the largest of its kind until the Sikíronians established their own empire over a millennium later.
While this kind of clothing persisted among the lower classes, nobles -particularly men- developed their own style that was heavily influenced by Núrakic Elves to the west, which consisted of a long-sleeved robe that was belted twice at the waist and folding over both belts for men, while women secured their dress with a single belt instead2. Colourful cloaks and shawls were popular as well.
Long hair was the norm for everyone but slaves, dreads were worn by men and women alike -adorned with golden rings among nobles-, and braids became fashionable during the late empire.
The gods were depicted and referred to as their associated animals far more often that they are today, and there was greater emphasis on the worship of Alkoníus as well; it was considered unwise, even suspicious, to make deals inside, for example, as Alkoníus would not be able to witness it from above, and his cult images and smaller shrines were found at every major crossroads throughout the empire.
Paþarían warfare was steeped in rituals, whether before, after or even in the middle of battles, and wars were often delayed if any ill omens were observed.
Society
Paþarían society was made up of three classes, namely aristocrats -divided into two ranks- commoners -divided into six ranks- and slaves. There was no social mobility within this system; slaves could neither buy nor be granted freedom, and members of the lower rank of nobles could never lose their status, no matter their financial situation or opinion of their of peers.Culture
Apparel
Early paþarían clothing resembled that of most nemirkían tribes, with men wearing simple, sleeveless tunics made of flax and women wearing dresses in similar style, although longer. The main difference between a noble's and commoner's clothes was that the former's were decorated with fringes and blue stripes.While this kind of clothing persisted among the lower classes, nobles -particularly men- developed their own style that was heavily influenced by Núrakic Elves to the west, which consisted of a long-sleeved robe that was belted twice at the waist and folding over both belts for men, while women secured their dress with a single belt instead2. Colourful cloaks and shawls were popular as well.
Long hair was the norm for everyone but slaves, dreads were worn by men and women alike -adorned with golden rings among nobles-, and braids became fashionable during the late empire.
Religion
The paþaríans worshipped most of the same deities as the sikíronians and other nemirkíans still do, including the sky god Alkoníus, the sun god Zerakis, the love goddess Metvía, Elevía, the goddess of magic, the war god Sarketus, and the morning star Kalúnat, as well as other deities whose role has since diminished.The gods were depicted and referred to as their associated animals far more often that they are today, and there was greater emphasis on the worship of Alkoníus as well; it was considered unwise, even suspicious, to make deals inside, for example, as Alkoníus would not be able to witness it from above, and his cult images and smaller shrines were found at every major crossroads throughout the empire.
Warfare
Wars were mostly waged by nobles, who could afford the best weapons and arms (including enchanted varieties) and had time to for martial training. They fought as heavy infantry in phalanx formations, wielding traditional sickle-shaped swords (similar to our world's falx) while cavalry and archers were rarely used.Paþarían warfare was steeped in rituals, whether before, after or even in the middle of battles, and wars were often delayed if any ill omens were observed.
1Original icelandic: Paþverjar, singular: Paþverji.
2Similar robes were worn by the Larúneans, their descendants the Þígeans, and the Gold Shields of Hekólía.
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