Salt-Kin

The Salt-Kin are descended from the captains and sailors of the armadas that crossed the Plague Sea during The Crossing. Unwilling to settle on the solid land of the The Coastal Realms, the first Salt-Kin sailed up and down the coast looking for an appropriate place to call home. They found this home on the rugged and demanding Soul-Breaker Islands In appearance the salt-kin vary widely, being a mix of sailors from all nine of the great armadas that attempted The Crossing. Even with that, they are easily recognised from their sun-darkened and salt-aged skin. They are well marked by their chaotic and risk-taking natures as well.

Naming Traditions

Family names

Family name from all parts of the realms of man can be found amongst the Salt-Kin. But there are six families that are considered to be the core of the Salt-Kin.

Staghorn
Elkhorn
Thorn
Stone
Cravash
Pertusa - lead by Lady Lophelia

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

The Salt-Kin speak the common tongue of mankind. But their accent and idioms are hard to follow for those unaccustomed to hearing their lilting patterns of speech.

Coming of Age Rites

forging of the Kin-Knife

Common Taboos

One who actively avoids helping a fellow Salt-Kin when they need help is quickly viewed as a pariah.

Ideals

Gender Ideals

Survival is paramount amongst the Salt-Kin. No societal role is gender-locked. They expect all to strive to succeed in whatever endeavor they are best suited for individually.

Encompassed species