Norms and Values:

 Norms and values in Everwealth are shaped by its shared hardships and the fragile alliances necessary for survival. Above all, cooperation is paramount, with folk of all races expected to contribute to their communities as they lack much of a choice, whether through labor, trade, or protection. Strength and resilience are deeply respected, but so too are ingenuity and resourcefulness, as both are vital in a land where neither muscle nor magick alone can ensure survival. Trust is a rare commodity, given the histories of mistrust and conflict between races, but loyalty to one's family and neighbors often supersedes these divisions. Individual freedoms are prized but tempered by the understanding that selfishness can bring ruin to all. Folk value practicality over idealism, kindness tempered with caution, and humor as a shield against despair. In Everwealth, survival itself is the greatest virtue, but it is the ability to thrive together despite differences that defines the soul of its people.