Effervander

Culture

Culture and cultural heritage

Clergy/Leadership
Structure
Function: interpreters of scripture/myth, direct connection to divine, connection to spirits/deceased
Chosen: appointed by head of clergy
Distinguished By: bound to a certain location


Clergy
Clergy: males only
Divine Interaction: somewhat uncommon


Lifestyle
above average
Family: large (children encouraged)

Shared customary codes and values

Deadly Sins: wrath and selfishness
High Virtues: faith, temperance, honesty and charity

Common Etiquette rules

Supernatural: ambivolent nature spirits, angry ghosts Outsiders: are ignored

Common Dress code

Current Fashion: This style emphasizes spartan, form-fitting vibrant yellow garments. Tops are typically sleeveless with low necklines. Hosiery and heels are also customary. Sashes and are popular accessories. Emblems and stripes and lapels are staples of the style. Bright blue, yellow-green, and bright scarlet are also common colors. City dwellers and those from rural areas wear very different clothing.

Art & Architecture

Associated Artform: sculpture

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

Symbol: has radial symmetry and a cat-pupiled eye
Holy Color: gold
Holidays: fairly often
Holidays Celebrate: past battles, great rulers, the equinoxes, past miracles, saints, prophets
Major Holiday(s): often include exchanges of gifts

Coming of Age Rites

Coming of Age: 16 years old (males only)
Coming of Age Rite: involves a test of strength/agility

Funerary and Memorial customs

Death Rites involve extensive eulogies

Common Taboos

Major Taboo: certain clothing

Historical figures

Noted people of Effervualsland

Ideals

Courtship Ideals

Marriage: is based on love
Marriage Rites: involve a transfer of wealth

Encompassed species

• Ferali

Related Organizations

• Bard
• Magi
• The Kingdom of Effervuansland

Related Myths

• Lost Souls

Languages spoken

• Ferali