Tusnyan
A common human ethnicity found in the Eastern Ring, particularly within Tusnya. Known for their affinity of the mercantile life, they are a worldly people with a penchant for speaking their mind coupled with an independent yet welcoming personality.
They tend to be slender, olive-skinned people, typically with brown hair that can range from light brown to nearly black. Tusnyans tended to be shorter than other humans, and often had brown eyes although those who live near the mountains tend to have fair complexions with green or blue eyes.
Culture
Culture and cultural heritage
Tusnyans are a group that spend most of their time on peaceful pastimes such as farming, fishing, hunting, and trading. They are accomplished shipbuilders, specializing in ships designed to withstand some of the roughest seas.
Art & Architecture
Due to the sheltered location of the region, much of its cultural identity exists because of ambitious migrants who either had to cross the treacherous mountain peaks or had to travel several leagues across the Aenean Ocean to arrive on its shores. Because of this, much of its art and architecture is a blend between the curved and arched design of the elves combined with more practical and defense focused building practices of the Ardorians. Tusnyans have made it their own, creating grand cathedrals like that of the Great Temple of Gilmithien and the Chancellor's Palace within Riven.
Art is represented in many facets, but most notably in the form of mosaics which feature the expert skills of the craftsmen within the region. This art form was originally passed down from the Corinian people, but it has since flourished in the temperate climate of southeastern Aecenys.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Because of their strong connection with Irdona, Tusnyans tend to put an emphasis on the Last Harvest more so than other cultures. Their celebration throughout Tusnya is one of the largest in Aecenys.
Major organizations
As the League of Southern Marches controls most of the region of Tusnya, many of its human citizens are Tusnyan in origin.
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