Jarkarite

Given the association with war, slavery, and shrewd buisiness tactics, only the most loyal or contemptible proclaim themselves as Jarkarites. Jarkarites began their existence overthrowing the previous government. From there, Jarkarites made deals with devils, effriti, dragons, and anything else they thought could give them the upper hand in trade, economy, or war. After the elves retreated Emperor Jarkar I organized and dispatched an army to the north.

The Northern Assault, as it became known, netted Emperor Jarkar I New recruits, slaves, and, most importantly, more resources to continue his war to the west.

Naming Traditions

Other names

Jarkarite names are a either of European or Persian origin.

Culture

Common Etiquette rules

Polite etiquette requires little more than eye contact and acknowledgement of the other person, but rules are different in the courts and in business.

Court Etiquette

The basics of courtly conversation are recognition of station, presentation of status, querying of the present situation, statement of intent, and lastly conversation. As an example, addressing the Duke with his full title and name then conceding one's subservience (or asserting one's dominance), giving a gift of your means, stating your need for a favor, and finally engaging in a proposal will get you in the good Grace's of the nobility. Of course this goes out the window with back door dealings and close friends.

Business Etiquette

Buisness, on he other hand, is about being straight, presenting contracts, and having all avenues covered. Simply asking for a trade arrangement will not get one as far as having the documents drawn up, a fair deal for all, a counter proposal written out, and a lawyer on hand to amend and documents and finalize the deal. Of course, if one's dealing are blackmail or illicit goods, these pleasantries are not neccessary.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Jarkarites equate beauty with power, and power with wealth. Nothing is more beautiful to a jarkarite than being draped in silken finery and wearing gems set in platinum.

Relationship Ideals

Jarkariets marry for love or power, rarely both. Same sex, differing cultures, and cross species relationships are all common in the Empire of Jarkara, even in the core where etiquette reigns through the courts, ones partner rarely matters in relation to anything but their power.