While the
Barbarians do not follow the traditional teachings of
Lycana, their heritage comes from the tradition of the
Elven Forest. Similar to the
Outlander Culture of the
Outlands, the culture of the
Barbarians is not that far removed from their history, although the conditions these
Emerald Elves call home are far harsher than the
Elven Forest. It is these conditions that allow the
Barbarians to be more secretive about their ways, even forcing outsiders out of their midst.
The
Emerald Elves of the
Spine of Kallex fall under the rule of the
Elven Kingdom. While they may not follow the teachings of
Lycana, the
Barbarians still believe the
Elven King to be a divine appointment.
Beliefs
All races in Isekai have a set of beliefs that they consider their law. The
Emerald Elves of the
Spine of Kallex follow the same beliefs of all
Elves, a set of beliefs that are part of nature that do not bend or waver.
- All animals have are to be respected, even when hunted there shall be no cruel treatment of any creature.
- Orcs have no place in any Elven settlement, they are never to be allowed past any border.
- Káto is dangerous, new entrances are to be safeguarded and shrouded with powerful magic to avoid discovery from either side when encountered.
- Outsiders are cautiously welcomed.
These beliefs drive the
Emerald Elves and their way of life, even in the
Spine of Kallex, as they move through their long lives and serve as the protectors of travelers and others through the mountains. While removed from the
Elven Forest, the
Barbarians still serve the
Elven Kingdom.
Family
Family is important to all
Elves, but to the
Barbarians of the
Spine, family is far more important as family is all one has in the dangers of their homeland. Family units, or clans, become central to survival and the building of cities throughout the
Spine as these are the only groups that can withstand the trials these people face.
Most
Barbarians are part of a handful of well-known clans or are somehow related to these larger clans. Names to these people are important as a name comes with the backing of a large group of people in terms of trust and abilities. Even outside of the
Spine, these names mean a great deal within the
Elven Forest and even areas of
Káto.
Property & Ownership
Because of the nomadic life of the
Barbarians, property or ownership mean very little. Individuals may often own small packs of clothing and other sentimental items and a family unit may own items used for housing, but overall, there are very few possessions kept by the
Barbarians. Animals are more commonly kept as they fit well with the nomadic lifestyle, but these creatures are treated as family members and not possessions.
Taboos & Insults
Much like the
Elves of the
Elven Forest, the
Barbarians embrace their fey heritage and consider little to be taboo. They do not censor themselves but may be angered if someone questions their strength or abilities.
Barbarian Culinary Arts
Unlike other
Elves, the
Barbarians do not necessarily excel at the culinary arts as their nomadic lifestyle does not leave time for elegant cooking or baking. Oftentimes, their cooking is limited to roasting a variety of wild game, something that these people excel at.
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