Qaceor (Turn it Gold ) (After 518AP)

Qaceor (KAS-ee-or) Language: Qaceori (KAS-ee-or-ee) (Meaning: Turn* it Gold *Turn, Change, Play, Sing or Twist Origin: Irish (Cas ‘é ór)) Colors: Green (Sky, Water, Ocean, Healing, Growth, Twilight), White (Moon, Cold, Snow, Protection), Yellow (Eloquence, Intellect, Air, Confidence, Communication)
Pushed from the northern reaches of their territory by the Arstiegian invasion, the Qaceor live in the forests and hills along the green coast. A somewhat bitter people, they harbor much resentment for the loss of their lands, and there are pockets of unrest, particularly along the northern forest border. They remain great storytellers, passing knowledge on through songs, books, parables, and tapestries. They still preserve the great forests and hold the old oaks sacred, switching their construction materials to more environmentally friendly and replenishable resources like hemp, to preserve the trees and mountains. They do mine but try to be as noninvasive as possible. Most of their power comes from the hydraulic turbines along the cliffs and the solar glass in their stained glass windows.

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Qaceor, Cothromaíochtal (Irish and Scottish Gaelic), Chapawee (a mixture of Native American languages, particularly Cherokee)

Average technological level

Solar-power Glass windows, Hydraulic turbines, Hemp paper (including bath tissue), Hempcrete (bricks), Waterproof paint, Phonograph, Shortwave radio, Hemp, and Wool fabrics, Weaving machinery, Tooled leatherwork.

Common Etiquette rules

You will be asked if you want tea, but you will have tea regardless. The question is a mere formality.
A firm handshake with eye contact is standard. Handshakes are used at both the beginning and end of a conversation. Using the person’s first name, even if you don’t know them, is typically appropriate for etiquette.
The correct responses to "How are you?" are "Grand.", "Could be worse." or "Not too bad." regardless of truth. Inclining one's head slightly when greeting someone.
Gift giving: at festivals and ceremonies, when visiting someone's home, and as a sign of friendship.

Common Dress code

Warm clothing of wool or cotton, often with a scarf, shawl or short cape woven in their family's colors and pattern.

Art & Architecture

Art: Elaborate tapestries depicting family histories and world events, Woven family patterns (tartans), Calligraphy.
Architecture: Stone castles (broken), stained glass windows (solar power), Stone and Wood lathes (old), most buildings are made from bricks (a stone and hemp mixture) and wood. All towns and cities are made to work with the land, using natural resources like wind or rivers to power them and leaving forests as intact as possible, replanting any trees they used for crafting or building.

Birth & Baptismal Rites

A candle is lit in the child's room and must be kept lit for a full day after they're born (considered an ill omen if it goes out), and their name is announced the next day.

Funerary and Memorial customs

The wake will traditionally be held in the home of the deceased or at the home of a close relative; this is known as the wake house. A room will be ready for the deceased. Candles are placed at the head and foot of the coffin and stay lit while the deceased is still present in the house. Family members or close friends will stay with the deceased at all times taking it in shifts to watch over the departed. All clocks in the house will be stopped at the time the person died and all mirrors will be covered or turned to face the wall as a mark of respect. Also, traditionally all the curtains will be closed. The body is typically buried in a local cemetery, near family or in a family mausoleum.

Common Taboos

Tampering with graves, or otherwise dishonoring the dead. Speaking loudly in a public setting.

Common Myths and Legends

(Major: Stories, Truth and Lies: The Storyteller (Sguelaiche), Secondary: Sky and Weather: Storm Bringer (Tintreach), Minor: Song and Music: Duane, Forests: Keita)

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Well groomed hair and fine clothes. Typically colorful, with scarves and walking boots.

Courtship Ideals

An individual looking to court someone is expected to take a great interest in their chosen's personal interests and attain (or 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.

Parent ethnicities

• Chapawee (Industrious)
• Cothromaíocht (Balance) (Pre 283 AP)