Drayeth (Drah-YETH)

The Drayeth are the largest cultural group among the Drakai, forming the vast maority of Dranyas population, and being the group most often refered to when one speaks of the Drakai as a whole. Originally descending from the various warrior clans of Dranyas early history, the Drayeth would eventually rise to dominate their homeland, with their traditions eventualy evolving to form the backbone of much of the Drakai culture, including their discipline and adherence to a code of honour. Unsurprisingly, their role in the establishment of Drakai culture has made the Drayeth highly influential, with much of their citizenry, military, and nobility being of Drayethi descent.

Culture

Culture and cultural heritage

Perhaps the most recognisable aspect of their culture, the Drayethi hold a deep reverence for the Dragons. According to their mythology, the first of the Drakai race were hatched from specially enchanted Dragon eggs, making the Drakai direct descendants of the ancient Dragons. Because of this connection, the Drayethi treat Dragons, as well as their Dragonkin descendants to a lesser extent, with great respect, refusing to allow any harm to come to them except for in extreme circumstances, and highly value any artifacts/knowledge/etc. associatted with them.

This also ties into the second most well-known cultural trait of the Drayethi, that being their focus on discipline. As descendants of one of the oldest and most powerful to have ever lived in Taeva, the Drayethi hold themselves to a very high standard in terms of their conduct, believing that ones actions reflect back not only on oneself, but also on ones ancestors, both Drakai and Dragon. This is the basis of the honour code practiced by both the military and common citizenry alike, as well as their drive to excel at whatever endeavors they set themselves to.

Average technological level

The Drayethi make limited use of Magitech, prefering to do most things (particularly artisinal tasks) by the old ways, as they believe that doing so leads to personal growth.

Common Etiquette rules

Among the Drayethi, constructive criticism of ones work is encouraged, and showing respect to those of greater wisdom, skill, or social standing than oneself is expected.

Common Dress code

Drayethi clothing is very utilitarian, with little in the way of decoration or embelishment. Additionally, due to their clawed feet, Drayethi footwear is designed to be open toed.

Art & Architecture

Drayethi architecture is predominantly made from stone, and has a mostly utilitarian aesthetic with some decorative elements, designed to be evocative of Dragons and Dragonkin.

Funerary and Memorial customs

The Drayethi cremate their dead. Additionally, there's a family memorial in every household, and every community has a large, obelisk-like structure known as a Lorestone, where the names and deeds of notable members of the community are recorded.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

The Drayethi consider clean, well maintained scales, a fit physique, discipline, honourable behaviour to be attractive traits.

Gender Ideals

While their largely meritocratic traditions mean that there's little distinction between genders, it's still somewhat expected for males to gravitate towards more physical roles such as the military, while females gravitate towards more scholarly and administrative roles.

Courtship Ideals

Among the Drayethi, either gender can court the other, though they must recieve the blessing of both of their families before they can be wed.

Relationship Ideals

The Drayethi are monogamous, and both parents are expected to contribute to raising their children while carrying out their societal duties. Additionally, it's not uncommon for parents to raise children of the same sex to follow in their footsteps.

Encompassed species

• Drakai