Gallerians

The Gallerians, are various ethnolinguistic groups that traditionally inhabited most prominently in Verdantia, Sleetpoint, Crystalhaven and in the Aetheran interior. They are also known as the Galletians, though this is a dated term.
Arriving to Aethera around 1500-1800 years ago, they are the third group of men to arrive according to archaeological data.
They are commonly depicted as pastoralists, often times residing in forests and grasslands (often having cities within treetops), and have a very strong disposition towards animals.
The Gallerians are one of the four main ethnolinguistic groups post-Shattering, and likely stand as the strongest militarily, though most of them reside in isolated tribal societies.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Seraphina
Antonia
Kunopena

Masculine names

Tonantios
Eparchios
Clodios
Pintos: "The Fifth"

Other names

Verdantia: Green Land
Epeneia: Land of Frozen Water

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

The Gallerians speak Gallerian, which is said to have no discernable dialects due to the work of their priests, who serve as teachers. Gallerian is widely used even more than Common in their communities, and serves as their liturgical language.
A colloquial variation does exist, however, known as "Simplified Gallerian", it is mainly used as a trade language, it heavily simplifies its grammar and declensions. An example of this with the god Karnnunos being simplified as Karnon.
Gallerian uses a system of runes they call "Abecedaria".

Culture and cultural heritage

The Gallerians have a highly organized multipurpose  priesthood, in which they are learned in the Arcane arts, functioning as druids, monks, magicians, healers, bards, and artificers.
Becoming a Gallerian priest is said to take decades of studying.

Shared customary codes and values

The Gallerians are known to practice ritual cleansing, in which they will often bathe in communal baths.

Common Etiquette rules

It is considered improper to act excessively in public, as modesty/stoicism is a core value in their society.

Common Dress code

The Gallerians are known for wearing robes of are known for wearing amulets engraved with incantations of protection and strength.
In fact, some do this to their flesh, a ritual dome to the Grave trees of ages past. Scholars have observed that such body modifications, while effective, makes casting magic very impractical.
Gallerian jewelry is often made of an alloy of gold (known as Gallerian Gold), which is said to be incredibly hard.
Due to its unique properties, it's highly secretive nature, and its rather difficult production, Gallerian Gold highly sought after in Aetheria.

Art & Architecture

They are most known for their expensive indigo paint, in which they would use for ritualistic purposes and for writing.

Foods & Cuisine

The Gallerians are known for their caramelized honeyed wine, which uses grapes, darkened honey, and various plants and herbs, depending on the region. Another specialty is Ice Cream made from Cream, Honey, and Wood.
A common occurance in Gallerian cuisine is making stews from grain, vegetables, herbs, various animals, fat, and wine, letting it simmer for perpetuity.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

The Galerians have a custom of which they bring perishable offerings to large sacred lakes and have them sink, sometimes with assistance of stone weights.
The Gallerians preists particularly revere grave trees, and will sacrifice animals on these trees as an offering.

Funerary and Memorial customs

The Gallerians cremate their dead. The method often varies from sealing them in an urn or have ashes scattered. There begings a ceremony in which the deacesed is placed in a pyre often sweetened with aromatic herbs, leaves, incense, and libations. They bury grave goods with the dead, if there are any.

Common Myths and Legends

The Gallerians believe in rebirth, and so embrace life and death as best as possible, hence that they may be blessed by the gods in their next life.
The Gods of the Galerians act as transcendent forces, and as such often invoke their domain instead of the names of the gods themselves, as they are one and the same to them.

• Danua: Primordial Goddess of Nothingness.
• Sulisena: Goddess of Medicine, Healing, Wisdom, Prosperity, Protection, and Poetry.
• Karnnunos: The Horned God of nature, wilderness, fertility, hunting, and the abyss.
• Sylvanos: God of the Woods and Oaks.
• Oghmios: God of Knowledge, Writing, Learning, Language,
• Lenos: God of Conflict, Conquest, and Surgery.
• Pridona: Goddess of Streams and Rivers.
• Rosmerda: Goddess of Plent/Abundence, Marriage, and Harvest.
• Midras: God of the covenant, law, and light.
• Dispater: God of Gold, Soil, Fortune, and the Dead.
• Nemetona: Goddess of Frenzy and Insanity.
• Tarannos: God of Thunder.
• Penninos: God of Mountains, and the Sky.
• Belinos: God of the Sun.
• Stirona: Three-fold Goddess of the moon
• Wisukios: God of Prophecy and Omens.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

The Gallerians are known for their unique physical appearance, having light red to blonde hair, and very pale skin. They pride on being well groomed, shaving regularly.
Their Priests and leaders, however, are known for their long hair and beards.

Gender Ideals

Women and Men have a very strict gender roles, with men doing menial labor and women being diplomats, leaders, and strategists.