éTsāszáian

Tsāszáian is spoken in Southern Sefutji. Predominately located along the river Oūvù (/ɤ̄ˈvɯ̀/), which flows from the volcanic mountain range to the northeast, at the southern edge of sjàDhë̀sian territory. To denote the ethnicity the prefix "é" is used always in lowercase. The éTsāszáian are predominantly a [matristic] society; many are fishers, farmers, or keepers of domesticated beasts. They often sell to traders that come down the river. Being a matristic society, their norms center around [relationality] to the environment and each other; empathy, egalitarian, cooperation are all highly valued.

Four Axes

These are the pillars of the community and culture.

Territory/Land
Culture/Education
Economy
Food/Health

Culture

Culture and cultural heritage

Water and earth is central to their cultural heritage. Both are viewed as alive, where pacts are made with the spirits of earth and water to aid the people in their survival.

Art & Architecture

Their architecture materials are predominantly brick, stone, and steel (before ironsmithing it was wood cores from nearby forests). Often built into hillsides, the towns are generally arranged in circles, with the inner most circle being the commons area and a temple section next to the meeting hall. The circle beyond that is predominantly trade and crafting. Beyond that is the residential area, and the outer most circle is the fields and the dock along the stream. There is a train that runs on the outer fields on the opposite edge of the river.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

At the start and end of every season, the town hosts a fair or a festival.

Common Myths and Legends

Legend of Eìdzō

The saga is a song that has thirty-six verses; it details the story of the first of their people, who sailed up the river from the ocean. Where they fought the great evil that haunted the land, and brought peace to the mountain valley.