Kenta
The Kenta (kɪn-tə) is a vibrant society of merchants and artisans, settled on the southern coast of Frigranden. The Kenta trade with the Chalibeth to their north and with the Suvi islanders off the southern coast. Recently trade relations with the Orc tribes both east and west have solidified and the Kenta have expanded their networks across Frigranden. Their perfumes and medicinal products are legendary. Their tailors are the best in the world. The Kenta operate on a six-day workweek with one day off for ceremony and family. Their pantheon shifted centuries ago, splits in observances sending the Chalibeth north. The Kenta worship a tightknit family group of gods, emphasizing the closeness of family, strength in hard work and rewards for the deserving.
The Kenta have separate, distinct lineages because their culture is a blend of human and halfling working families living in close proximity. Though they cannot interbreed, both the humans and halflings of this region and society are called the Kenta.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Adra, Darpana, Divya, Gina, Ila, Kaira, Nisha
Masculine names
Avi, Balveer, Dev, Imarin, Jeet, Neel, Qarin
Family names
Dara, Ghosh, Iyer, Khatri, Mallick, Pandey, Patel
Culture
Common Etiquette rules
Idioms:
By the King. (surprise, shocking power) Refers to Lord Neftenen.
Gods guide your steps. (a blessing)
Good health. (a blessing)
Royka took me. (I was drunk, I was seduced, I was not in my right mind.)
Shadow children. (ratfolk, kobolds, monstrous humanoids, children of questionable heritage.) Refers to the offspring of Midgeet. Always derogatory in Kenta. Often neutral in Chalibeth.
By the King. (surprise, shocking power) Refers to Lord Neftenen.
Gods guide your steps. (a blessing)
Good health. (a blessing)
Royka took me. (I was drunk, I was seduced, I was not in my right mind.)
Shadow children. (ratfolk, kobolds, monstrous humanoids, children of questionable heritage.) Refers to the offspring of Midgeet. Always derogatory in Kenta. Often neutral in Chalibeth.
Art & Architecture
Kenta people live in large coastal cities with interconnected multi-level concrete covered wood-frame buildings formed to the rocky coastal landscape. Outlying villages are constructed of wood-frame buildings and stone walls.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Kenta people appreciate deep skin tones, especially ruddy browns. They wear layers of bold colors and lightweight metal jewelry. Men carefully shape their facial hair, as a mark of individuality which women find attractive.
