Dunnite

Dunnites are a human ethnicity native to the Zawal dunes and Amazwe savannah. Originally descendants of Bazir and Paoleyans, they have since gone on to form a culture all their own and are some of the most numerous humans in Zawal. The Dunnites sided against Skaldor in the Sylvan War, allying with their Zawalite elf neighbors, and have never been given true rights by the Empire as a result. They remain a nomadic people that frequently feud with Amazwean cities over resources.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Beleth, Mertil, Archi, Melvath, Ikri

Masculine names

Ibram, Zeldu, Akton, Makel, Hitmaj

Family names

Dunnites do not hold family names, rather they are the children of their fathers. Ibram, son of Mohuld for instance. In the Dunnite tongue Isjhal, this is zur or zil. Ibram zur Mohuld.

Culture

Common Dress code

Like the Amazweans and Bazir, the Dunnites wear head scarves to protect themselves from the merciless sands of Zawal. Typically, these are loose and draped from round, flat hats, and then wrapped around the mouth and nose. This covering leaves more of the head exposed than the Dunnites, but less than the traditional Amazwean covering. Other regular dress includes loose, light cloth shirts and pants, usually in white or beige. The shoes of Dunnites are generally curled at the toe.

Parent ethnicities

• Bazir
• Paoleyan

Encompassed species

• Sandstrider

Related Organizations

• The Lashandala