Lemurian

The Lemurians are an enigmatic seafaring people from a mysterious land that is said to be somewhere east of Rathos. They are impressive ship builders and sailors.
Lemurians are a medium sized, lean people with sun-bronzed or even reddish skin, long, dark hair, and uniformly blue or blue-green eyes.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Mer'een, Le'neen, Seen'da, Le'ama, Pala, Haa'na

Masculine names

La'dan, Ind'r, Port'ar, Ledd'r, Kola, Lee

Family names

Le'dar, Land'r, Jo'bard, Laa'kan, Vardon, Na'kel

Other names

Lemurian names do nor possess the sounds of "I" or "U."

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Lemurians speak their own language but most also speak at least one other Trimyran language so that the may communicate in the foreign land.

Culture and cultural heritage

It is said Lemurians have salt-water in their veins. They are a people with a deep respect and appreciation for the ocean and its bounties. They are sailors, ship builders, swimmers and divers of unparalleled skill.

Shared customary codes and values

Lemurians are free spirits, people of the wind and tide, far travelers, and seekers of knowledge.

Average technological level

Lemurians appear to be as advanced as any race of Trimyra, their ships are noted as the fastest on the sea.

Common Etiquette rules

The Lemurian greeting is done by placing two fingers on the opposite collar-bone and bowing slightly.

Common Dress code

Lemurians tend to wear cloths of green or blue-green and dress minimally. Except for ceremonial occasions or for climate reasons Lemurian men almost always go topless.

Art & Architecture

Little is known about Lemurian architecture but if anything can be gleamed from their ships and clothing, Lemurians enjoy green, blue-green, and yellow coloring. They show great fondness for the imagery of the sea and ocean with scales and fish motifs being common themes.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

Lemurians are athletic and competative people who favorite pastimes are challenging others to swimming races, diving depth competitions, and breath holding contests.

Birth & Baptismal Rites

It has been told that Lemurian women give birth in the water so that a Lemurians first taste of the world is the sea.

Funerary and Memorial customs

As one might expect Lemurians give their dead to the sea.

Common Taboos

Lemurians consider it bad luck the mark the torso. Any tattoos or other body modifications are done only below the elbows and knees.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Lemurians tend to wear their hair long and go shaven.

Gender Ideals

Few Lemurian women have ever made the journey to Trimyra.