Saurian - Ethnicity

Proud, prestigious, territorial. Saurians in history have been some of Irida's mightiest warriors as well as the brightest minds. After expanding their empire to the breaking point and a centuries of bloody revolutions and political backstabbing, their group was united forevermore under the reign of the Great Leader, Jauszoddha Brokisvar Oszraaja. Nowadays, with the writing of the Voshkaan God (Great Words) guiding their path forward, the Saurians seem content with their lack of conquests... for now.

Culture

Shared customary codes and values

Shared values:

• Strength - Physical and mental strength are prized in Saurians, who believe their upper limits to be higher than other races.
• Piety - Spirituality is highly regarded as the next logical step for understanding their purpose.
• Wisdom - An understanding of the Voshkaan God is the key to understanding the self, especially when it comes to taming their proclivity towards aggression.

Common Taboos

According to the Voshkaan God, common Saurian taboos include:

• Resorting to violence as the first option - "If one cannot tame the fire within themself, then all around them are doomed to burn."
• Putting down others - "They who invite misfortune upon others asks for it upon them in return."
• Acting against the established order - "Crave not the tilting of the scales of justice, for disorder is anathema to all life."

Common Myths and Legends

• Degim Aqurqee (Snow Lords) - Mythical beasts hailing from beyond the northern border of the map of Irida, said to worship the Blessed of Night and desire the death of all things.

Historical figures

• Jauszoddha Brokisvar Oszraaja - Came into adulthood during the Fourth Yattivaala War, he rose to power as a great warrior advocating for peace in times of inner conflict. After putting down both sides of the conflict, he consolidated the country of Usaatore and established the Voshkaan God.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

• Polished scales - Saurian scales can become weathered and cracked with age and abuse, the same as normal skins.