Bricriuan
The people of Bricriu, these people are defined by their willingness to lie and betray even their closest friends and family members. However, they are not all evil, and their skill in lies and deception makes them excellent spies for those that they do show loyalty to. Though they have a history of vile behaviour, much of that comes from their leadership, and is not actually a factor in their own culture and beliefs.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
End in a vowel. Most common: Mia, Emma, Raya, Diana, Georgia.
Masculine names
Typically short, end with a hard sound. Most common: Bran, Brett, Evan, John, Ryan.
Unisex names
Rare, frowned upon. Most common: Taylor, Kieran, Jaime.
Family names
Short, end with a hard sound. Most common: Brexton, Sorren, Elden, Fume, Urden.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Bricriuan. Any other language is forbidden by the Council of Nobles, though some learn other languages anyways.
Culture and cultural heritage
Blood oaths are extremely important, as are childhood rites of passage. Some of the islands are sacred, though the reasons why have long been forgotten.
Shared customary codes and values
Certain people must not be betrayed, and blood oaths of loyalty must be maintained. Lying is accepted, but there are certain taboos about particular lies.
Average technological level
Quite low. Only have what they steal from Cadman.
Common Etiquette rules
Never try to lie to the royal family. Don't let yourself be caught in a lie. Honour blood oaths, if no other kind. Never lie to another Namerian.
Common Dress code
Typically wear dark colours, though some of the nobles wear bright colours.
Art & Architecture
Very little. Most buildings are black stone, with high walls and few windows.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Many rites of passage on the way to coming of age. Any large cultural gathering is frowned upon, as the Council of Nobles dislikes any sort of large gathering.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Newborns are presented to the local noble, who offers a blessing and a lie. The family must try to determine which is which. If they guess correctly, the child is said to be blessed early on.
Coming of Age Rites
Those about to come of age are brought to the local noble, where they swear a blood oath to the Council of Nobles and practice their first lies to more important figures, with the noble's permission.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Burn their dead. Family and close friends gather for a small wake afterwards.
Common Taboos
Lying to any member of the royal family. Trying to lie to a different Namerian.
Common Myths and Legends
The Legend of the Firebird, only spoken of in whispers. The Tale of Alesandra, also only discussed in secret.
Historical figures
King Dewain. Princess Sameana. Prince Bran. Mia Brexton. Princess Gabrielle.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Light hair is preferred, particularly by the nobility.
Gender Ideals
Males are preferred as they typically inherit, and some noble families treat their women rather poorly. However, that is not true amongst the majority of the population.
Courtship Ideals
Most marriages are arranged, but two months of courting are preferred before a wedding.
Relationship Ideals
It is a general rule that you do not betray your partner.
Major organizations
The kingdom of Bricriu
Related Organizations
Related Myths
Languages spoken
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