Sunrayin Tribe

Age: over 47,000 years old.
Location: origins are in the Pelago Islands, where some still live.
Many are located in Tedic and Northern Isle; some in the Jingré Region desert in Malnax.

Current Total Population: 7,000 approx. throughout Esau
Languages(s): Sunra; Elvish, and Common;

NOTE:
Sunra is uses words along with clicking of the tongue – the Sunrayin tribe speech is frequently not used, especially if danger is nearby - although most also know Common and Elvish.

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The Sunrayin Tribe are descended from some of the first people who appeared in Esau created by Moatama and their offspring, and shared a common ancestor with the Sun Elves. They are considered to be the oldest race in the world, even before the Malnaxian Clan. 
It is believed that all Humans in Esau are originally related either or both, the Sunrayin tribe and the Malnaxian Clan.


The Sunrayin tribe has dark skin considered to soak in the sun rays. They all wear bangles of tiny shells or pepples around their ankles.

They follow many ancient traditions, and have a ceremonies and celebrations for all occasions.

While they have gained belief in Lathander/Amaunator - they have long before, worshipped both Usas'asa and Taiia ( who are members of the Avant Pantheon).
They both more ancient than Lathander/Amaunator : The Morning Lord).

Usas'asa is revered as the deity who revivifies earth each day, drives away the chaos and the darkness, sets all things in motion, sends all living beings to do their tasks (if they listen).

While Taiia is considered to be the Guardian of The Sun. Taiia is thought to be the life giver and destructive force of The Sun.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Norne; Abina; Lieve; Laurene; Carlene; Jyreese; Jerquis; Elandri; Teiuc;

Masculine names

Hanru; Lencho; Jaivyn; Igmar; Bernii; Tjaart; Arnoy; Lemaet; Teicoh;

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Sunra

translation
Greeting in morning: "Good Sunrise to you."
Greeting in evening: "Good Sunset to you."
Farewell: "Be well, until the next Sun we meet."
Exclamation: "Oh My Sun."

Common Taboos

Do not touch a person's head, ankles or feet

Ideals

Courtship Ideals

Announce intentions to court to friends and family - never have private dates until betrothed.

Related Locations

• Jingré Region
• Northern Isle
• Tedic