Esu

Before the unification of the Provinces of Tamynia, the Esu were the dominant culture in the West. Their hold on most mining resources and thermal sources, deep in the mountains, afforded them significant social and economic power over their neighboring countries. This made for a proud, sometimes chauvinistic culture. However, when the West as they knew it fell, and they had no other choice but to unite with the other countries under one banner, their collective ego was wounded. Ever since, Esu culture has been receding: the cultural and economic shift towards progress and technology has given more importance to the Tashi people of southern Tamynia. As such, the economic prosperity of the Esu has long been swindled, and their culture and needs ignored by the central government. Not unlike a forgotten sibling the Esu have grown sour over this rivalry, and the people still daydream of a time when they were the cultural hegemony of the West, and where their traditions, dialect and names were respected as they should.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Altani, Budan, Chotan, Dorgene, Ebegei, Khojin, Maral, Nogana, Sokhatai, Turakina

Masculine names

Bayan, Dagun, Geser, Eldegei, Ishakar, Kopek, Mengu, Nakhu, Tengri, Yesun

Culture

Shared customary codes and values

The Esu people are traditionally collectivist, and include communal living in most spheres of their lives. Residential buildings are intricate apartment complexes in which up to 10 family units can reside at once. Large halls are used for cooking, bathing, and crafting, and are open to all residents and visitors alike.

Common Dress code

Esus wear functional linens covered by ornemental tunics. They wear sets of brooches and rings as a way of indicating status or belonging to certain organizations.

Art & Architecture

The buildings found in northern Tamynia are a reminder of the country's important relationship with rock and mining. Large stone buildings, nevertheless beautifully decorated and polished, are a staple of Esu settlements.
It is also common to see thermal sources included within the architecture of cities: either as baths or as sources of power.

Foods & Cuisine

The large plateaus in which the Esu people reside make it a perfect environment for agriculture and animal husbandry. Soy is the staple food of Esu cuisine, as well as duck and pork. Cabbage, daikon and other root vegetables are also quite common, despite the harsh climate. A specific type of plums are the only native fruits found in the mountains. Such foods are often boiled or steamed in local hot springs. They are also fond of distilled liquors, including sloe gin and egg liqueur. Other ingredients, notably rice, honey, and seafood, are imported from the Coral Bay through efficient commerce routes.

Ideals

Relationship Ideals

Platonic and intellectual connection are seen as more important than physical chemistry when it comes to long term relationships. Partners are expected to connect and commit to each other and their bond.

Parent ethnicities

• Tashi

Diverged ethnicities

• Tashi

Encompassed species

• Oshesera

Related Organizations

• Order of Broken Wings
• Willow Sanctum

Related Locations

• Adamantine Range
• Hamji