Jasir (Fearless)

Jasir (jah-ZEER) Language: Jasiri (jah-ZEER-ee) (Meaning: Fearless. Origin: Urdu) Colors: Blue (Water, Peace, Calm, Confidence), Yellow (Sun, Joy, Energy, Warmth), Green (Earth, Life, Growth, Healing)
The Jasir live among vast tropical beaches, tall mountains and deep forests, a varied people made of many cultures united under one banner. They're a strong naval power, famous for their coastal guard and the privateer fleet that acts as both a military force and a mercenary fleet to keep the pirates at bay (pirates are a frequent problem along the gold coast). They rely largely on solar power.

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Jasiri (Urdu, Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa)

Average technological level

Naval ships (first to build for deep sea travel), Solar generators (433AP), Bladeless wind turbines, Solar glass (500AP), hemp paper (including bath tissue), Brightly colored dyes, Hemp and cotton fabrics.

Common Etiquette rules

Affection is expressed very openly, friendly shaking of hands and slaps on the back are commonplace. Older ones are treated with great respect or even reverence, often referred to by their title.

Common Dress code

Bright colors, highly varied styles but usually bright patterns. Elaborate hairstyles and/or hats are commonplace in most areas.

Art & Architecture

Art: Wood carvings, Pottery, Woven baskets, Geometric and Abstract are very popular.
Architecture: Varied styles using materials local to the area. Styles include Sudano-Sahelian style (use of mudbricks and adobe plaster, with large wooden-log support beams that jut out from the wall face for large buildings. These beams also act as scaffolding for reworking), Fractal architecture, and Hempcrete bricks (Clay and Hemp mixture).

Common Taboos

Disrespecting the elderly, Interfering with graves or the dead.

Common Myths and Legends

(Night/Moon: Rakeesh)

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Highly varied, Bright clothing, Hats, fascinators or styled hair are popular in the southern and western parts of the Jasiran Empire, while the east generally prefers a more natural look.

Gender Ideals

Semi-Matriarchal, but fairly even.

Courtship Ideals

Exact customs can vary, but typically an individual looking to court someone is expected to take a great interest in their chosen's personal interests and attain (or preferably craft) an item that pertains to that interest, facilitating it in some way. (ex: blacksmith might be gifted a fine hammer or crafting materials.) These gifts may vary between entirely practical and largely decorative depending upon the individuals.

Relationship Ideals

Shared control and equal say, strong lines of communication, skills that complement each other. Household responsibilities are typically divided by individual skill.

Major organizations

Gold Coast Raptors (7-) (Jasir Special Opps)
Eyes of the Reef (10-) (Jasir Navy*1)
Gold Coast Sentinels (339-) (Jasir Guards)
*1 Jasir Navy Ships: 1: Eye of the Vigilant, 2: Eye of the Watcher, 3: Eye of the Awakened, 4: Eye of the Alert, 5: Eye of the Diligent, 6: Eye of the Wary, 7: Eye of the Cautious, 8: Eye of the Sleepless, 9: Eye of the Aware

Diverged ethnicities

• Arakesh (Moon Lords)