Mangen
The Mangen people are the most common ethnicity among Frontier land humans and the primary ethnicity in the New Kingdoms.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Æbbe, Ælfgifu, Ælfthryth, Æthelthryth, Cyneburga, Eadburga, Eoforhild, Friðuswiþ, Godgifu, Leofflæd, Mildburg, Sunngifu, Wilburg
Masculine names
Ælfgar, Beornræd, Cenhelm, Dunstan, Eadric, Godwine, Hrothulf, Leofric, Osgar, Pæga, Sigeweard, Wilfrith
Family names
The Mangen don’t use family names, if there is a need to differentiate between two people with the same name then place of origin, occupation or other descriptors are used. So you might have Osgar of Anmeth, Ogar the smith, and his son Osgar the younger all drinking together.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
All Mangen people speak the common tongue, as that language originated with them. While Mangen often learn other languages for purposes of trade and travel, no other language is commonly spoken by them.
Common Etiquette rules
It is customary to remove one’s headgear as a sign of respect when one encounters nobility. To fail to do so is not generally punishable but considered an indication of an uncultured person.
They look highly upon abstaining from sexual conduct according to one's state in life, and the practice of courtly love and romantic friendship.
They value honesty and believe a cultured person should be honest with oneself, one's family, one's friends, and to all good peoples.
A civilized person is supposed to demonstrate constant mindfulness of others and one's surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, moderation and deferred gratification.
Cleanliness through cultivated good health and hygiene is considered a sign of good upbringing and maintained by refraining from intoxicants.
The Mangen people value restraint, temperance, justice.
Prudence to judge between actions regarding appropriate actions at a given time is considered an indication of a well-mannered individual.
They believe there should be a proper moderation between self-interest, versus public-interest, and against the rights and needs of others.
Generosity, charity, and self-sacrifice are considered high ideal by the Mangen people.
Love, in the sense of an unlimited loving kindness towards all others, is held to be the ultimate perfection of the human spirit. Such love is self-sacrificial.
A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work; decisive work ethic, steadfastness in belief, fortitude, and the capability of not giving up are seen as traits of a civilized individual.
They believe strongly in budgeting one's time and monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness.
A well-mannered individual upholds one's convictions always, especially when no one else is watching (integrity).
Resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence is highly admired by the Mangen peoples
They also admire accepting the grace to forgive and to show mercy to sinners.
They believe one should strive to create a sense of peaceful stability and community rather than suffering, hostility, and antagonism.
Charity, compassion and friendship for its own sake are also highly valued qualities.
They believe a cultured person should demonstrate empathy and trust without prejudice or resentment.
Unselfish love and voluntary kindness without bias or spite are high ideals amongst the Mangen people.
They strongly believe one should have a positive outlooks and cheerful demeanor; to inspire kindness in others.
Modest behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect are highly valued traits
They believe a person should have a spirit of self-examination; a hermeneutic of suspicion toward oneself and charity toward people you disagree with.
The courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved are viewed highly as indications of an exceptional individual.
Reverence for those who have wisdom and those who selflessly teach in love is generally practiced by all Mangen people.
A well cultured individual should give credit where credit is due and not unfairly glorifying one's own self.
Being faithful to promises, no matter how big or small they may be is highly thought of and those who don’t often find themselves shunned by well-mannered people.
It is believed that the best individuals are capable of refraining from despair and have the ability to confront fear and uncertainty, or intimidation.
They look highly upon abstaining from sexual conduct according to one's state in life, and the practice of courtly love and romantic friendship.
They value honesty and believe a cultured person should be honest with oneself, one's family, one's friends, and to all good peoples.
A civilized person is supposed to demonstrate constant mindfulness of others and one's surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, moderation and deferred gratification.
Cleanliness through cultivated good health and hygiene is considered a sign of good upbringing and maintained by refraining from intoxicants.
The Mangen people value restraint, temperance, justice.
Prudence to judge between actions regarding appropriate actions at a given time is considered an indication of a well-mannered individual.
They believe there should be a proper moderation between self-interest, versus public-interest, and against the rights and needs of others.
Generosity, charity, and self-sacrifice are considered high ideal by the Mangen people.
Love, in the sense of an unlimited loving kindness towards all others, is held to be the ultimate perfection of the human spirit. Such love is self-sacrificial.
A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work; decisive work ethic, steadfastness in belief, fortitude, and the capability of not giving up are seen as traits of a civilized individual.
They believe strongly in budgeting one's time and monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness.
A well-mannered individual upholds one's convictions always, especially when no one else is watching (integrity).
Resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence is highly admired by the Mangen peoples
They also admire accepting the grace to forgive and to show mercy to sinners.
They believe one should strive to create a sense of peaceful stability and community rather than suffering, hostility, and antagonism.
Charity, compassion and friendship for its own sake are also highly valued qualities.
They believe a cultured person should demonstrate empathy and trust without prejudice or resentment.
Unselfish love and voluntary kindness without bias or spite are high ideals amongst the Mangen people.
They strongly believe one should have a positive outlooks and cheerful demeanor; to inspire kindness in others.
Modest behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect are highly valued traits
They believe a person should have a spirit of self-examination; a hermeneutic of suspicion toward oneself and charity toward people you disagree with.
The courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved are viewed highly as indications of an exceptional individual.
Reverence for those who have wisdom and those who selflessly teach in love is generally practiced by all Mangen people.
A well cultured individual should give credit where credit is due and not unfairly glorifying one's own self.
Being faithful to promises, no matter how big or small they may be is highly thought of and those who don’t often find themselves shunned by well-mannered people.
It is believed that the best individuals are capable of refraining from despair and have the ability to confront fear and uncertainty, or intimidation.
Common Dress code
The most common form of dress is a knee length tunic generally with short sleeves, worn belted at the waist. Women, particularly women who don’t work in the fields, often wear ankle length tunics. Shoes are worn by all who can afford them. The wearing of hose is common among the aristocracy, as a sign of wealth. Leggings are generally added to the ensemble when the weather gets cold, and a cloak is worn in inclement weather. When the weather is especially hot, laborers often strip down to just a breechclout, some women do as well, but many prefer to wear at least a strip of cloth covering their breasts.
Art & Architecture
The Mangen are an artistic people, enjoying the visual arts as well as performance arts. It is considered an indication of status to sponsor and artist of one type or another, and the very wealthy might sponsor multiple artists.
Architecture is simple and practical making use of whatever materials are used. Buildings are generally square or rectangular with sloping roofs to better shed rain and snow. Buildings, regardless of the building material are usually whitewashed, to protect them from the elements.
Architecture is simple and practical making use of whatever materials are used. Buildings are generally square or rectangular with sloping roofs to better shed rain and snow. Buildings, regardless of the building material are usually whitewashed, to protect them from the elements.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Cats are considered lucky and many people keep them as pets. It is often a crime to kill or harm a cat just as it is to kill or harm a person.
It is common for men to refer to their wife or the woman they’re courting as, “milady”.
Mangen people always leave a bite or two of their meals uneaten as an offering to the gods in thanks for the food.
It is common for men to refer to their wife or the woman they’re courting as, “milady”.
Mangen people always leave a bite or two of their meals uneaten as an offering to the gods in thanks for the food.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Births are celebrated by close friends and family, on the tenth day after. Children are only named if they survive for ten days. At which time friends and family celebrate with a feast and resents for the new child.
Coming of Age Rites
Mangen children generally start helping with the family business once their big enough and capable of understanding what they’re doing. Those who will be learning a trade are generally apprenticed at the age of thirteen and considered adults when they reach seventeen. However, there are no ceremonies to acknowledge these milestones, though friends and family may throw the individual a party.
Funerary and Memorial customs
The Mangen have a pragmatic view of death. They believe that when one dies, they are met by a servant of Dayyanum who escort them to the afterlife. Those who were followers of a particular deity will be claimed by that deity and taken to their reward. Those who weren’t devoted to a particular deity are judged by Dayyanum and then escorted to the appropriate afterlife.
As for the remains of there is a memorial service where friends and family can eulogize the deceased. Anyone is free to speak, but it’s considered bad luck as well as bad taste to speak ill of the dead. After the memorial the family and friends have a small meal then sit up with the body of the deceased overnight. The next morning the deceased is carried to his final resting place usually in a cart or wagon, followed by a procession of friends and family. Once in the cemetery the deceased is buried with a stone to mark their final resting place.
As for the remains of there is a memorial service where friends and family can eulogize the deceased. Anyone is free to speak, but it’s considered bad luck as well as bad taste to speak ill of the dead. After the memorial the family and friends have a small meal then sit up with the body of the deceased overnight. The next morning the deceased is carried to his final resting place usually in a cart or wagon, followed by a procession of friends and family. Once in the cemetery the deceased is buried with a stone to mark their final resting place.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
The Mangen people find a fair skin to be ideal with lighter hair often being found more attractive.
Gender Ideals
Gender roles are not a big issue among the Mangen, while many women stick to traditionally female role and men stick to masculine roles, it is not uncommon for a woman to enter a role that is seen as traditionally masculine. While less common men have been known to take up traditionally feminine roles.
Courtship Ideals
While some families still practice arranged marriages, it is more common now for couples to marry for love. Generally, it is the man who pursues the woman, though in rare cases a woman might pursue a man initially. Generally, a longer courtship (giving the couple time to get to know each other) is looked well upon with about a year considered ideal. The proposal is accompanied by the giving of a small token, usually a piece of jewelry such as a ring or pendant. Marriages are generally officiated by priests of Arammu, though it is not uncommon for priests of other deities to officiate, especially if the couple are strong followers of a particular deity.
Related Organizations
- Acorn Lodge
- Cektoh
- Church of Emku
- Church of Eresu
- Church of Kello
- Church of Laki
- Church of Metsäst
- Church of Narum
- Church of Osa
- Church of Rohkea
- Church of Ukkonen
- Church of Utu
- Church of Voimakas
- Church of Vuori
- Ethfamen
- Hirschtal
- Klarland
- Knights of Saint Æsc
- Knights of Saint Ealdgyth
- Knights of the Chalice
- Onzethcalet
- Order of Taliesin
- Order of the Dragon
- Sternenhellwolf
- Tiefhohl
- Windbrücke
Languages spoken
Related Locations
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