Aurcasti

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Yn'Vian, Administrator

Culture and cultural heritage

They are the respected families that founded Yn'Vay.

Common Etiquette rules

Politeness and elegance is expected, to treat all with respect and to lead the people of Yn'vay in its noble pursuits.

Common Dress code

Robes, thick coats, high dress. Various styles imported from many different and cultures.

Art & Architecture

Inventively supported stone structures. Masterly sculpted stone statuary is the greatest of arts for the Aurcasti.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

The founding of Yn'Vay, The celebrations of the Titans, The celebration of the new premier.

Birth & Baptismal Rites

Upon birth the child will be taken before one of the Titan statues to ensure greatness for the new child.

Coming of Age Rites

Usually they attempt the trials of the adventurer but it isn't required.

Funerary and Memorial customs

As they are presented to a statue at birth so too they are in death, they are then cremated and given to the bay.

Common Myths and Legends

The Titans of Yn'vay

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Beauty is in the aristocratic bearing, strength without being thuggish. Dignity and poise is expected.

Gender Ideals

Men and women are unrestricted in their pursuits with nothing restricted by gender.

Courtship Ideals

Courtship is a delicate procedure where deals are made and honored. For families it is about securing futures for themselves by entering into these deals and enable strength to build on strength.

Relationship Ideals

One is expected to marry into a family to build strength for their own and to reproduce accordingly, the stronger families may have companions they pick for themselves to satisfy the need for friendship.

Major organizations

The adventure guild, The Administrators of Yn'vay

Related Organizations

• The Order of the Rotting Hand
• The Steeple