Manden

Family is important, but in Manden, culture ties inextricably to clan identity. A person from Manden makes many personal decisions about what kind of work she likes to do, or whom she wishes to marry, in conference with her family. If a Hero makes bad decisions, she loses face. Manden can be a difficult place for many free spirits, who flee to academia, the Dīnist priesthood or foreign trade to get away from familial expectations.

. . . Clothing in Manden, a sumptuous affair, delights the senses. The wealth of Manden means that most of the citizenry dresses in fine fabrics that a ruler herself might consider among her wardrobe. People of all genders cover their bodies in caftan-like garments called a grandmuba. The garments are billowy and give the effect of the Mandenkaw being utterly graceful. These garments come in various bright colors, and some are made of specially waxed cotton which comes in a large variety of patterns and can be threaded with gold.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Aminata, Bintu, Fanta, Filijee, Ida, Khadijatu, Mariama, Nyima, Satang, Satou, Sukai

Masculine names

Abdou, Bakary, Ebrima, Filijee, Kebba, Momodou, Nfansu, Ousman, Saikou, Sulayman, Yoro

Related Organizations

• The Manden Kurufaba