Vatish
Spitzenteufel is a land of social paranoia, strict laws, and a sense of worship towards their leader, Lord Vater.
Vates carry these traits in their culture, with their fanaticism at its strongest near the capital region and more populated cities, while the outer territories may deviate from these norms.
Vates carry these traits in their culture, with their fanaticism at its strongest near the capital region and more populated cities, while the outer territories may deviate from these norms.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Germanic is the primary language of the entirety of Spitzenteufel.
Common Dress code
Vatish dress code is often regarded as "Semi-formal", with outfits becoming more casual outside of the cities. In the more remote regions, function overtakes fashion, and outfits will be more built for their lifestyle than custom tailored.
Men typically wear some form of slacks or similar pants, with their tops containing an undershirt, button down collared shirt, and a vest. Many frequently wear overcoats for colder or rainy weather.
Top hats, tricorns, and fedoras are popular among gentlemen in urban areas.
Women often wear large flowy dresses, with nobility favoring ballerina style dresses. Black and white color schemes are currently fashionable in the urban areas.
Some women opt to wear a more male-oriented outfit, wearing their combination of slacks and tops. Overcoats for women are typically more form fitting, unless a looser fit is necessary in the case of more adventuring Vats.
Men typically wear some form of slacks or similar pants, with their tops containing an undershirt, button down collared shirt, and a vest. Many frequently wear overcoats for colder or rainy weather.
Top hats, tricorns, and fedoras are popular among gentlemen in urban areas.
Women often wear large flowy dresses, with nobility favoring ballerina style dresses. Black and white color schemes are currently fashionable in the urban areas.
Some women opt to wear a more male-oriented outfit, wearing their combination of slacks and tops. Overcoats for women are typically more form fitting, unless a looser fit is necessary in the case of more adventuring Vats.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Normally, bodies are cremated in Vatish culture, with the ashes poured out at the top of a mountain chosen by the deceased, or the deceased's family.
Out of paranoia of Sula, the Reaper and the Flesh Golems, bodies are burned as soon as humanly possible to prevent them from being brought back.
Out of paranoia of Sula, the Reaper and the Flesh Golems, bodies are burned as soon as humanly possible to prevent them from being brought back.
Common Taboos
The mouth is considered the means of passing on the "Word of Vater", and as such it is a taboo to use the mouth a sexual manner. Kissing in public beyond a peck on the cheek is also considered a social taboo.
The Inquisition is known to cut off the lips of those they believe spread anti-Vater propaganda/dissent.
The Inquisition is known to cut off the lips of those they believe spread anti-Vater propaganda/dissent.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Female beauty is often attributed to a general softness, and Vatish women typically wear heavy make-up to give their skin a very white, slightly warm tone. Most Vatish makeup accents use thick black lines to accent the eyes and black or dark blue lipstick. Warmer variations exist, but not typically in the larger cities where black is in vogue.
Gender Ideals
Men are expected to work hard and provide for their family, while the women are expected to raise children and supplement the household income if needed. These norms tend to be looser further from the capital.
Stronger women are often expected to take on a man's role if they are deemed capable, although this varies by region.
Spitzenteufel also has a third gender in their culture: The Null.
Those who have been castrated and stripped of their gender identity (typically by the Inquisition of Vater) are deemed "Null". These people are typically regarded with a degree of suspicion, as it is expected that they have wronged their nation or leader in some way in the past.
Some superstitions revolving around them include them stealing the genitalia of others in their sleep, eating the souls of children, and other unpleasantries.
Stronger women are often expected to take on a man's role if they are deemed capable, although this varies by region.
Spitzenteufel also has a third gender in their culture: The Null.
Those who have been castrated and stripped of their gender identity (typically by the Inquisition of Vater) are deemed "Null". These people are typically regarded with a degree of suspicion, as it is expected that they have wronged their nation or leader in some way in the past.
Some superstitions revolving around them include them stealing the genitalia of others in their sleep, eating the souls of children, and other unpleasantries.
Courtship Ideals
Couples are typically only formed with the approval of the father of each side, and legally recognized by a civil court in the area.
Relationship Ideals
Families are expected to bear children, at least one male and one female per family, to continue their legacy.
Homosexual couples are treated with suspicion, and can even be run out of town in the larger cities. While technically violating no laws, witchhunting can happen if the settlement is sufficiently paranoid.
Homosexual couples are treated with suspicion, and can even be run out of town in the larger cities. While technically violating no laws, witchhunting can happen if the settlement is sufficiently paranoid.
Major organizations
The Inquisition of Vater oversees the population from the shadows, ensuring the unwavering loyalty of the Vatish population. Those who cross the Inquisition or the nation may find themselves castrated, lips cut off, or outright killed.
Diverged ethnicities
Related Organizations
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