Nidian
Nidian is the general term used to refer to locals of the Jungle of Feathers. Nidian humans tend to have darker skin tones and have black or brown hair. Hosts a massive population of Aarocokra, Lizardfolk, and Kenku.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Camille
Chloé
Amélie
Louise
Marie
Elise
Celine
Anais
Genevieve
Bernadette
Masculine names
Louis
Antoine
Gabriel
Andre
Claude
Pierre
Alexandre
Jean
Laurent
Family names
Bernard
Durand
Moreau
Garnier
Boucher
Fournier
Blanc
Didier Deschamps
Petit
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
- Human
- Auran
- Primordial
- Draconic
Culture and cultural heritage
- Inspired by a mixture of French revolutionary and Aztec native peoples
Shared customary codes and values
- Most Nidians are taught that the Jungle gives and takes away. The world is harsh and will take your life as well as the ones you love, but without that same Jungle, the people would starve and have nothing.
Average technological level
Generally medieval technology, though many Kenku know the secrets to gunpowder, and keep it a closely guarded secret.
Common Etiquette rules
- Nidians are generally touchy feely in introductions. Tight hugs, and even light kissing is very common, even among strangers.
Common Dress code
- If a Nidian finds you to be wearing excessive clothing and showing no skin, they will generally consider you as prude.
Art & Architecture
- Nidian art is as colorful as the Aarocokra who created their artistic customs. Generally Aztec inspired, the architecture is complex, artistic, generally depicts deities or other heroes.
Foods & Cuisine
- Nidian cuisine consists of a lot of protein, generally from dinosaurs, and grilled fruits that bring a mixture of sweet and very spicy.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
- Every 3rd day (Journeé) all businesses in the Jungle of Feather close for the day and they engage in dancing, sport, and general celebration. This is considered the day of the week that the Elder Birds first rose from the sea of Exousía
Birth & Baptismal Rites
- When a child is born, merchants from every industry bring the expecting family gifts, food, and clothing for the child.
Coming of Age Rites
- Every young man and woman knows about the Trial of Krocaa. An Aarocokra tradition that spread across the entire region, this trial says that when anyone turns 15, they are to be walked into the jungle with nothing more than 3 days rations, a spear, and a rope. They are meant to then find their way back to their home city by any means after slaying a carnivorous beast or creating an inspired work of art.
Funerary and Memorial customs
- Nidians burn their dead on massive decorative pyres, so their spirits may fly free into the sky
Common Taboos
- Speaking Ill of Krocaa is considered bad luck. Even by the non-religious
- Mentioning or considering upon the weather is considered bad luck
Common Myths and Legends
- In the times before Gal'Galed, the Jungle was a battleground between Krocaa and Semuanya, and they battled for generations, until Jupiter spoke down on them and demanded their peace. Jupiter then called upon his power to help Krocaa create the Elder Birds to create civilization to separate them from the chaotic followers of Semuanya. Only the most ancient minds and Dwarven record know this to be myth.
Historical figures
- The Elder Birds
- The Merchant Princes
- General Choke of the Forgotten Feather
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Nidians tend to wear very little clothing, but value bright popping colors in virtually every aspect. Many Nidians sport tattoos and body jewelry as a fashion trend, as well as using Dyes from the forest in their hairs and to customize their clothing.
Gender Ideals
- Men in Nidian society are considered to be wise and thoughtful. The culture here believes that a man is better cunning than powerful.
- Women are considered strong and enduring in Nidian society. Training in the finer arts of combat and sport is considered feminine and beautiful here.
Courtship Ideals
- Marriage in the Jungle is not a general practice. People in the Jungle of Feathers tend to take on multiple partners, and engage in multiple romantic relationships.
Major organizations
- The Merchant Princes
- The Elder Birds
Parent ethnicities
Related Organizations
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