Krekkúxes
Óraxtap: Krekkúxpa
Krekkúxes1 is a general term for the various groups of Gobíls that populate the numerous different city-states, kingdoms and oligarchies that cover much of Sjorg Desert in southwestern Dragonía, safe for its southeastern part, which is ruled by the Gobíl Óraxes.
Most of these countries were eventually conquered by the Óraxes and the local Krekkúxes enslaved in the process, safe for a few kingdoms which managed one way or another to hold the Óraxes at bay for millennia, until mass slave revolts reduced the Órax Empire to a rump state.
Currently, the most prominent Krekkúx states are Nar-Tasí, Pattra and Sjáná.
Various animals of the desert are venerated by different tribes as well, particularly the swift, flightless Akrag Birds.
Cremation is a common funerary practice among Krekkúxes, and in some cases includes self-immolation on the pyre, particularly by those from prestigious families to the north. Ideas of the afterlife differ between different countries, some believe souls of the dead to reside in the heavens among the sky goddess, others on Mt. Exirglarp or some other sacred mountain, while coastal Krekkúxes believe the afterlife to be on an island far to the south.
Krekkúxes1 is a general term for the various groups of Gobíls that populate the numerous different city-states, kingdoms and oligarchies that cover much of Sjorg Desert in southwestern Dragonía, safe for its southeastern part, which is ruled by the Gobíl Óraxes.
History
Krekkúxes are descended from Kóhans who migrated from the Múlíat Mountains to the west in several waves after 7000 b.Dr, where the established a number of different states throughout the desert, chiefly along the coast of Súrkniss Sea and major lakes in the region.Most of these countries were eventually conquered by the Óraxes and the local Krekkúxes enslaved in the process, safe for a few kingdoms which managed one way or another to hold the Óraxes at bay for millennia, until mass slave revolts reduced the Órax Empire to a rump state.
Currently, the most prominent Krekkúx states are Nar-Tasí, Pattra and Sjáná.
Culture
Apparel
Krekkúxan clothing consists of wide woolen tunics for men and slightly longer dresses of similar make for the most part, though otherwise it varies considerably between different regions. Animal imagery is quite popular, but the use of bone beads and statuettes like those used by Óraxes and Kóhans is uncommon.Religion
Although Krekkúxes venerate goddess of the sky and god of the earth as all other Gobíls do, one aspect that sets their religious beliefs apart is a heavy focus on fire worship. Many Krekkúxes consider the soul to be a kind of inner fire which is extinguished upon death -hence why the body goes cold after death- and believe that fires are living beings as well, which bring light, warmth and protection against evil to those who treat them with respect.Various animals of the desert are venerated by different tribes as well, particularly the swift, flightless Akrag Birds.
Cremation is a common funerary practice among Krekkúxes, and in some cases includes self-immolation on the pyre, particularly by those from prestigious families to the north. Ideas of the afterlife differ between different countries, some believe souls of the dead to reside in the heavens among the sky goddess, others on Mt. Exirglarp or some other sacred mountain, while coastal Krekkúxes believe the afterlife to be on an island far to the south.
by Lappalingur
1Original icelandic: Krekkúxar, sing: Krekkúxi.
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