Dovalian

Dovalians have an Asian skin tone and predominantly black hair though darker toned brunettes have been known to pop up.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Ariss, Ashaniel, Auriil, Aurrie, Ehalia, Feshanya, Fiirda, Heiala, Ishkalar, Jalya, Jorene, Larjalen, Miasha, Peria, Rishala, Shaial, Shalia, Yuren

Masculine names

Anshrir, Binec, Eolk, Etraiyen, Feron, Fion, Haeriin, Hanshujiar, Hejal, Hokiff, Irnjal, Iolit, Ionar, Jentel, Kieff, Kijain, Kijilin, Kilion, Lehenar, Leshmiir, Litoren, Ludal, Meshun, Novar, Orien, Olidan, Rejik, Rijad, Riol, Taljiar, Tayvin, Teliir, Tojek, Tomlen, Ufrejal, Ujalyen, Varshal, Xiren, Xoljiar

Unisex names

Litoren, Rihan, Sharan, Tiodan

Family names

Dovalian nobility are easily identified by the characteristic apostrophe at the beginning of the name. EX: The surname used by the Imperial house is d’Wolvam. All nobles have a similar style, but only the imperial house uses the letter d at the beginning.
Other characteristics seen in Dovalian surnames are a doubled ‘u’ EX: Ashaniel Maruuq
Surnames: Maruuq, d’Wolvam, n’Varis, Lidol, Dubar, Eleis, Kaluus, e’Laris, Adruus, Falcorsi, Rualii, n’Tariil, i'Velidon

Culture

Culture and cultural heritage

Fish is one of the cheapest foods Potatoes don't grow in Doval. In Doval, the head of the army is the Crown Prince. When there is no Crown Prince or Princess, an Heir Apparent must be designated by law. This individual is the closest blood relative of the current Emperor and acts as head of the army and is the Heir to the throne should something happen to him. Tiernan Watch was home to one of Doval’s most popular Chief Priests and a few Wolf Warriors have been known to come from there

Funerary and Memorial customs

The Dovalians bury their dead in boxes with stones marking the grave’s location

Historical figures

Etraiyen d’Wolvam – First Emperor of Doval Kijilin Adruus – he was the right hand man of the First Emperor of Doval Orien Lenuus – the First Chief Priest of Kal Kiterr Haeriin Mauil - one of the first five Wolf Warriors Tiodan Betal - one of the first Wolf Warriors Lokvar Qariil - one of the first Wolf Warriors Rihan Kaval - one of the first Wolf Warriors Shokelle l’Etriil - one of the first Wolf Warriors

Ideals

Relationship Ideals

Same sex affections are frowned on but generally alright. People in Northwall frown on it heavily.

Major organizations

Imperial Family Priesthood of the Wood Lord Wolf Warriors

Diverged ethnicities

• Chant of Night

Related Organizations

• Chant of Wood
• Dovalian Army
• House d'Wolvam
• Sage
• Wolf Warriors