Akmantians

Akmantians are an ethnic tribe of Yorians, and constitute the majority population of Arkadia and the islands of Kytheros. Akmantian merchants can be found throughout the eastern Yorian coast, along the Trahdian Sea.

Typical Appearance

• Skin: Deep to dark bronze.
• Hair: Black, or dark shades of brown. Silky.
• Eyes: Vibrant hues of red, blue, green, and violet.
• Build: Same height as neighbors, but more slender build.

Common Forms of Adornment

• Colorful feathers fashioned into intricate hair styles or braids. The type of feather is often associated with social status.
• Graduates of revered academies in Arkadia and the islands of Kytheros will sometimes wear distinctive pieces of jewelry representing their academic background.

Common Cultural Traits

Values

• Education and knowledge-seeking.
• Exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
• Aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.

Expressions

• "Time is the tutor from which we learn. Time is the fire in which we burn."

Unique Cuisines

• Buttery crustaceans suspended in a leafy tasting gelatin mold.

Major Unit of Social Identity

• Educational ties to institutions. Akmantians value education as a public good. Typically the most affluent attend the most prestigious institutions, while the lower ranks of society receive less prestigious educations at temples and among village elders.