Helbanaarth
The Helbaarth, translated as elf bloods, are an ethnicity that settled in the desert afert the The two four war
Almost all are human, but in their blood remains some of the elven blood.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Emilia (first used by the new family: Thou'khan)
Dasdhel,Lealy,Viven,Shyon,Zhou
Dasdhel,Lealy,Viven,Shyon,Zhou
Masculine names
Emilio (first used by the new family: Thou'khan)
Aerer,Farn,Flyon,Laxer
Aerer,Farn,Flyon,Laxer
Family names
The Four founder family names
Bolga,Dylhan,Eryly,ZazerThis are the four towns named after the primary house names. Only Dylhan don't have the initial status onces have.
Ilann. Only family name with other races in his family, some dwarfs and a gnome girl.
Thou'khan. The most recent family name. Both "parents" work in the guild of scribers.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Ancient languaje
Dwarven
Dwarven
Culture and cultural heritage
Based on religion. The god of trade and the godess of survival.
3 of the 4 towns are primary crafters; the other, gatherer
3 of the 4 towns are primary crafters; the other, gatherer
Shared customary codes and values
One town, Bolga, trades slaves but the other 3 settlements view this as an insult against the ancestors.
Are two major religions, one for the trade and wealth; the other for the wild and survival; almost all Helbanaarthies believes in one or the two gods that help them; religion is a way of life but trade is more important.
Commerce, trade, guilds, crafts are the most important thing for this culture.
Are two major religions, one for the trade and wealth; the other for the wild and survival; almost all Helbanaarthies believes in one or the two gods that help them; religion is a way of life but trade is more important.
Commerce, trade, guilds, crafts are the most important thing for this culture.
Average technological level
As craftpeople and with the help of dwarfs they have a state of the art mining apparatus and other tecnological wonders other human towns or even cities don't.
Besides the mining guild, the sisterhood of tailors, the metalcrafters, the gems guild and the carriers are the most advanced
Besides the mining guild, the sisterhood of tailors, the metalcrafters, the gems guild and the carriers are the most advanced
Common Etiquette rules
As part of the presentation one most tell the name of the guild he/she belongs.
No public display of affection, except for parents with their childrens: hold hands, carry or hug.
When an important guild or family representant enters a public space all must by quiet.
A reverence as a sign of salutation.
Not make noises with the mouth when eating or drinking.
Offer food to the dog, cat, horse or camel of a fellow guild memeber.
Don't stare to long a person.
No public display of affection, except for parents with their childrens: hold hands, carry or hug.
When an important guild or family representant enters a public space all must by quiet.
A reverence as a sign of salutation.
Not make noises with the mouth when eating or drinking.
Offer food to the dog, cat, horse or camel of a fellow guild memeber.
Don't stare to long a person.
Common Dress code
Outdoors: long tunics to protect from the sunrays.
Indoors: Shirts with long seleeves and long pants, both sexs.
Party: Clothing with colors, almost all parties are "color themed"
Guild: Depends of the guild, with the identity colors of the guild.
Indoors: Shirts with long seleeves and long pants, both sexs.
Party: Clothing with colors, almost all parties are "color themed"
Guild: Depends of the guild, with the identity colors of the guild.
Art & Architecture
Poetry and songs are the mayor art.
Both are used as courtship, god adoration and some legal affairs (family naming, birthdays, promotions) The large buildings are for the guilds or the gods, the rest are small houses.
Crest are used to identify guilds and important family names.
Both are used as courtship, god adoration and some legal affairs (family naming, birthdays, promotions) The large buildings are for the guilds or the gods, the rest are small houses.
Crest are used to identify guilds and important family names.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
A couple can create a family name and then create their family: this is only for couples with at least 15 years together and with offprings beteewn them.
This is a religion, trade and social traditions because is legeally bonded.
Law: The name is recorded as all the members of this new house, a sigil/crest created, a fee collected and the name is given a "status" within the town. In this moment a list of the members are recorde too: chilrens and any other member, that can be another partner of the couple, a loyal servant, guild member or, in rare cases, slave of the couple.
Religion: One or the two churces must bless the family name to have wealth, survive or both. The cermony is simple and concludes with the blessing of the family crest.
Trade: One guild, the one with must renown in case the couple belongs to two different trades/crafts; must celebrate with a meal and with the construction of the family house.
This is a religion, trade and social traditions because is legeally bonded.
Law: The name is recorded as all the members of this new house, a sigil/crest created, a fee collected and the name is given a "status" within the town. In this moment a list of the members are recorde too: chilrens and any other member, that can be another partner of the couple, a loyal servant, guild member or, in rare cases, slave of the couple.
Religion: One or the two churces must bless the family name to have wealth, survive or both. The cermony is simple and concludes with the blessing of the family crest.
Trade: One guild, the one with must renown in case the couple belongs to two different trades/crafts; must celebrate with a meal and with the construction of the family house.
Common Taboos
Public display of affection between couples of any kind are forbidden.
When the polyamorous became a thing within the poblation, for survival porpuses at first; a lot of celousy crimes began,this scalates and a law was created to prevent it; with time public affection became frowned upon.
When the polyamorous became a thing within the poblation, for survival porpuses at first; a lot of celousy crimes began,this scalates and a law was created to prevent it; with time public affection became frowned upon.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Body: A strong body in both genders. Fat or slim bodies are considered illness.
Hair: Facial trimmed hair in men. Short hair in both genders
Skin tone: Dark tone.
Clothing: with colors. Dark clothing is for work.
Hair: Facial trimmed hair in men. Short hair in both genders
Skin tone: Dark tone.
Clothing: with colors. Dark clothing is for work.
Gender Ideals
Work: Both genders but strong labor (mining) and military only for men.
Sex: Polyamory.
Nurture: Both sex, cause is normal to have childrens with multiple partners.
Sex: Polyamory.
Nurture: Both sex, cause is normal to have childrens with multiple partners.
Courtship Ideals
Public displays of affection are prohibited by law.
Because the entangle relashionships; crimes of celousy occurr often.
Both sexs make displays of courtship, is common to make gifts or write poetry or songs.
Because the entangle relashionships; crimes of celousy occurr often.
Both sexs make displays of courtship, is common to make gifts or write poetry or songs.
Relationship Ideals
A couple can make an arrangment to create a house name, then his offprings can have this family name.
Even the second partner of each one can have this family name or their own offprings, whiting the couple, into the house.
Besides the house names, relationships with the trade guild are very important in status.
Even the second partner of each one can have this family name or their own offprings, whiting the couple, into the house.
Besides the house names, relationships with the trade guild are very important in status.
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