Franzian (Ethnicity)

Populating Franz (Continent), the Franzian people are lightly tanned in complexion, with hair color ranging from more common blacks and browns, to rarer blonds and reds. The males average 5'9" in height and the females 5'4". The dominant eye color is brown with equal amounts of blue and green. It is rare, but not unheard of for a Franzian to have red eyes.

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Most Franzians can speak Common (Language) and within Frans (Country), the local church oversees the instruction of written language for people under the age of 16.

Shared customary codes and values

In Franzian society, it is considered dishonorable to change your religious or moral views. This is because this is seen as a betrayal of the highest order: a betrayal of the gods themselves. During wartime, nothing is off limits, even biological warfare is widely accepted and tests are carried out on certain classes of criminal between combats.

Common Dress code

Franzian woman wear ankle-length skirts and tunics. Men wear trousers and tunics. The materials from which clothing is made varies from place to place and group to group.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

There is a fall time harvest festival that acts as a time for people to meet new people and have a good time in general. The midsummer festival is nearly identical to the harvest festival. The only difference is the amount of fresh produce and time of year.

Coming of Age Rites

At the age of 16, every Franzian must undergo a @speaking. In a speaking, the participant recites a passage from 1 of the 4 sections of the Ror-An, the holy book of the Franzian religion.

Common Taboos

A person practicing bestiality is considered completely legal to kill as the animals they "interact" with.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Impressive and visible musculature is viewed as attractive in both men and women. Males with greater heights are considered more attractive by the general populous.

Gender Ideals

A recent change in the government of the country of Frans (Nation) has made both genders equal in law, but in traditional Franzian society, men are the dominant gender.

Relationship Ideals

Nearly all forms of romantic relationships are not only legal, but socially acceptable. This includes, homosexuality, polygamy, and basically any form of consensual relationship between humanoid races. Bestiality in all forms is frowned upon and intimacy with children is not only taboo but punishable by law in Frans (Country).