Dullacan People

The people of the Principality of Dullac. They are a hardy fold who cling to their ancestral lands, abiding by traditions that may predate even the formation of the Empire. Outsiders regard them as stubborn and superstitious, though few have such an innate understanding of what it takes to survive in a cold, resource-poor environment as them.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Alys, Anne, Bethany, Barbara, Carol, Caitlyn, Clair, Deidre, Elaine, Mary, Moira, Natalie, Nessa, Nancy, Olivia, Rosalind, Robin, Sharon, Sybil, Wynne

Masculine names

Alan, Byron, Christof, Declan, Donald, Domhall, Duncan, Dylan, Edward, Evan, Finnis, Gregor, Gilbert, Harold, Ian, Llewellyn, Martin, Morgan, Owen, Rhys, Walter

Family names

Daveth, Edwinson, Ellis, Griffith, Harris, Hughes, Jameson, Jervis, Kent, Lewis, Lloyd, Merrick, Morris, Owain, Powell, Price, Reed, Roderick, Tegan, Worthing

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

The Common tongue is universally spoken by the people, with the Script of Yore reserved for the Church of Saints. Despite the substantial population of elf slaves, it is forbidden for them to speak their language. Failure to abide by this rule will likely result in punishment.

Shared customary codes and values

The Dullacan communities are tight-knit and honest towards one another. If a grievance arises, they work together to resolve it. If a local leader's authority is challenged by someone else, they are expected to defend their position honorably. In many cases, the local traditions may take precedent over the King's commands, should they fail to respect them. Much of this makes dealing with outsiders difficult, though the people of Dullac have little patience for them as it is.

Common Dress code

Clothing is much more practical than in other regions. The cold winters require thick and insulated coats of fur and leather. There is little need for expensive foreign fabrics if they don't keep the wearer protected. Function is far more important than aesthetics.

Art & Architecture

Compared to the mighty cities of the Empire, most settlements in Dullac are constructed quite plainly. Everything is built from local stones and trees, with anything more advanced reserved for castles and fortresses. Only buildings on Church land seem to deviate from this tradition, allowing their splendor to set an example for the locals.

Coming of Age Rites

When a boy is between the ages of 14 and 16, he is expected to embark into the wilderness and live off of the land for a period no longer than six months. During this time, he will spiritually and physically become a man and will be seen as such upon his return. Should he return after too short a time or be found to lie and seek shelter elsewhere, he faces intense shame from his family.

Funerary and Memorial customs

Bodies of the dead are burnt in a public ceremony, after which their ashes are scattered in the winds or in the nearby wilds. This practice is said to date back to even before the founding of the Church of Saints, but has since been adopted by them.

Parent ethnicities