Esu

Esu culture was once the dominating culture of the West. After the unification of the Provinces, cultural focus shifted south, to the Coral Bay. Populations of the Adamantine Range embrace communal living; cooking, bathing, playing, and crafting are activities usually realized in large halls.

Culture

Shared customary codes and values

It is perceived as rude to overly demonstrate one's wealth. Those who have a considerate amount of wealth will invest in functionality and quality rather than decoration or splendor. There is an exception to this rule when it comes to public places or goods. In fact, using one's wealth to create beautiful places and goods for public consumption is seen as an honourable act.

Average technological level

Esus are some of the most technologically advanced people in all if Duvrin, heading what has been deemed by some "The Age of Progress".

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

Architecture
Esu buildings are made out of stone, in certain cases marble, and tend to include rotundas and glass workings.
Art
Tashi visual art is characterized by realism, a deep sense of nationalism, and a tendency to incorporate artifices or mechanisms into pieces.

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.

Birth & Baptismal Rites

Esu people first submerge their newborns in water as a form of naval blessing. The, when the new child is presented to the community, a communal feast in enjoyed, where friends of the family volunteer and are assigned as the child's mentor, protector or caretaker. For the next week, the child, their parent(s), mentor, protector and caretaker stay isolated together in a house. Neighbors and community leaders bring them gift so that they may stay home. If someone wants to emigrate to this culture, they will go through the same ritual, but, unless they are still a child, they are not assigned a mentor, protector nor a caretaker. However, they are required to isolate for a week with their family, if they have any. By the end of their isolation, their new community throws a big feast in their honor, as a welcoming rite.

Coming of Age Rites

The new adult is given a signet ring with their families' initials tied in a knot, representing their ancestry.

Common Taboos

Although they are slowly democratizing, body modifications are viewed in a negative light due to their affiliation to Kenan dress and ranking.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Agilty, regardless of body type, is seen as an attractive quality, and dexterous people often make sure to show off their skills in order to attract curiosity and attention.

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.

Diverged ethnicities