Chalibeth
The Chalibeth people populate the interior of Frigranden, south of the Northern Tribesmen with orc tribes to the east and west and The Kenta people to the south. The Chalibeth moved up from the south and settled in the variable interior to practice religious and personal freedom separate from The Kenta, with whom they share common ancestory. The Chalibeth follow a pantheon of gods devoted to the expression of life and the acceptance of death. Funerals for them are festivals to rival any other.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Aleda, Ajani, Amada, Aselia, Atalia, Aubree, Barba, Bertha, Brigitte, Caliste, Carlet, Claudine, Delfina, Elena, Emily, Eralia, Fancy, Inez, Izora, Jada, Josette, Kaleisha, Leah, Liberti, Marylyn, Marta, Nanette, Olima, Pansy, Paulita, Poppy, Rachel, Raeni, Rosanna, Ruth, Shanise, Tiana, Valerie, Xaviera
Masculine names
Agwe, Amant, Ambroise, Andre, Bartheleme, Benden, Brantly, Canray, Clive, Dale, Debrun, Delroy, Donavan, Fayard, Gentales, Jalani, Jace, Javal, Jordan, Junian, Khenan, Lastan, Levi, Llanzo, Louis, Marcel, Michel, Mortimer, Nicholas, Odrick, Raimond, Randus, Roland, Sebastian, Tomas, Tarone, Velor, Vernel, Vincent, Xavier, Zidane
Unisex names
Arch, Arna, Azan, Blythe, Clo, Edvige, Em, Fagan, Fyffe, Gene, Jaden or Jayden, Kay, Loren, Luce, Mais, Marlon, Mayne, Mig, Moodie, Myrie, Natt, Nugent, Poupon, Prue, Remy, Rene, Roye, Shim, Steele, Syl, Tait, Van, Warren, Yann, Zoe
Family names
Ali, Antar, Ashton, Bandoo, Bernard, Brandish, Celestino, Chuke, Curtis, Daley, Desgrave, Dixon, Dockery, Duffus, Ewer, Farqua, Frater, Giscombe, Goulbourne, Grossett, Haik, Harris, Irons, Jackson, Lambert, Lawson, Ledet, Legister, Lindo, Meziere, Moncrieffe, Mortas, Nesbeth, Nevers, Novack, Osei, Ottey, Pearlt, Porteous, Raddings, Ravera, Regent, Reid, Robles, Sinclair, Smikle, Vaughn, Walker, Welton, Wedderburn
Culture
Average technological level
Chalibeth artisans work with copper, brass, silver, and forged steel. They work with wood and hand scribe books on paper, each a work of art.
Common Etiquette rules
Idioms:
By the Master’s skeletal hand. (shock, surprise, discovery) Refers to LLontel.
Gods guide your steps. (a blessing)
Master, don’t take me. (fear of death, chest pain, sickness)
Sculpted by Heiden. (beautiful and disturbing)
Shadow children. (ratfolk, kobolds, monstrous humanoids, children of questionable heritage.) Always derogatory in Kenta. Often neutral in Chalibeth.
By the Master’s skeletal hand. (shock, surprise, discovery) Refers to LLontel.
Gods guide your steps. (a blessing)
Master, don’t take me. (fear of death, chest pain, sickness)
Sculpted by Heiden. (beautiful and disturbing)
Shadow children. (ratfolk, kobolds, monstrous humanoids, children of questionable heritage.) Always derogatory in Kenta. Often neutral in Chalibeth.
Art & Architecture
Primary living spaces are constructed domes from cemented rocks, built partially into the earth with grain-covered sod over at least half of the roof. These insulated dwellings are decorated with natural woods, silver and bright colored accents, and seasonal ornaments and flowers. A wreath on each door bares a message in the language of flowers for visitors and passersby. During the spring equinox, red chrysanthemums or carnations adorn the doors of families in the prosses of matchmaking. During the autumn equinox, flower-painted gourds or animal skulls replace the wreaths.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Solstice and equinox festivals mark the passing of the year. The spring equinox is marked by a week-long matchmaking right. The autumn equinox is marked by a week-long festival of harvest and death.
Coming of Age Rites
During the spring equinox, children of about 8 years are celebrated and then apprenticed to an aunt or uncle. At the same time, children of about 16 are initiated unto adulthood and begin the process of making a marital match. Matches in pairs and groups of three are common, and are based on shared values, interests, connection, and compatibility. The wedding ceremonies for these individuals are the following year at midsummer. It is believed that more than a year is necessary to build a permanent bond that will last beyond this world.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Funeral festivals bring the community together to celebrate the life of the deceased. Bodies are prepared for mummification and dried in the desert sands between Chalibeth and Kenta lands.
Common Taboos
Crying at funerals. Grieving is a private process, not to be shared with the whole community. It is an insult to the dead that you cannot remember the best of them for one evening in order to ease their passing into Llontel's realm.
Common Myths and Legends
Grandfather Agwe led the faithful north, away from the milder climates of the southern coast, in order to live freely and worship LLontel and his children. Grandfather Agwe was tested by LLontel, losing his two eldest sons to the desert sands, but Grandfather persevered, bringing the people to the vibrant Chalibeth valley where their descendants thrive.
Historical figures
The exiled priest Grandfather Agwe Walker: Myth glosses over the fact that Walker and his three sons rebelled against changes happening in their own priesthood, taking lives before fleeing north with their followers. Walkers sons were killed by Kenta agents seeking a reward, not by the harsh conditions of the desert.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Chalibeth people appreciate elaborately braided hair, a muscular form, a loud laugh, and manual dexterity.
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