Soemer
The Soemer people are native to The Isles of Soemerild in the southernmost area of the Region of Eisôdos. Though widely varied in beliefs and practices, most Soemer customs are affected by those of Yoe Tao.
Those of Soemer descent share several unique characteristics. They have thick, black hair, darker than most of Ilucin. They also tend to have narrow eyes and flatter noses than peoples from other regions of the world.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Airi, Ayu, Hana, Kanako, Manami, Mika, Natsumi, Sakura, Otomi, Yukie, Yuri, Sayumi, Satomi
Masculine names
Yukio, Takashi, Jiro, Nobu, Emon, Hakaru, Daisuke, Hiro, Jin, Masaru, Sunao, Taku, Tetsu, Yotaro
Culture
Shared customary codes and values
The Soemer people value integrity and honor very highly. They believe the outcome of your actions and decisions determine the value of your name. This means the consequences of your actions affect not only an individual, but their family as well.
Common Dress code
The Isles of Soemerild are a very hot and humid region. Because of this, the Soemer have grown accustomed to wearing very thin clothing to combat the heat. Often wearing garments that only cover their upper legs and chest with light, breathable fabrics for casual clothing. Only the more formal outfits tend to cover the entire body, most commonly in the form of long, silk robes.
Art & Architecture
The Soemer are fond of depicting humanoids in their artistic pieces. Most paintings are portraits or depictions of battles, the majority of sculptures are busts or figurines, and songs are often hero ballads. It is very common for these people to have portraits of themselves or loved ones in their homes or to sing songs of each other on holidays.
The most popular motif in Soemer art is the Kenshu. Whether displayed as conquerors or defenders, the Kenshu have an undeniable presence in Soemer culture. Undoubtedly due to their connection to the settlement of the isles.
Another common subject or feature in artistic pieces are flowers, particularly brightly colored flowers. Being native to an island dominated on one side by dense rain forest and by wide open fields on the other, flowers are a rarity on Gadene. Only growing in very remote locations with specific conditions, trees and other plants that flower are an oddity that few see in person. They have become a symbol of beauty and rarity because of this, a very exclusive beauty. Rich nobles pay extremely high labor costs to keep certain flowering trees alive on their estates.
The architectural style of the Soemer is fairly unique. Their structures are typically made of wood with sliding doors and thatched roofs. The roofs of Soemer buildings are characteristically concave.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Beauty in The Isles of Soemerild is frequently associated with dark hair, fair skin, and elaborate outfits. Floral imagery is often used to signify beauty. Green is a particularly favored color because of the presence of malachite in the culture of the isles.
Soemer Male
Soemer Female
Related Locations
Soemer Nobles
These nobles exemplify the qualities that the Soemer people consider beautiful.
