Nanfangren

The Nanfangren (lit. translation: People of the Southern Kingdoms) are an ethnic group that resides in southern Mistral, Vale, Rusia, Fuso, Kingdom of Goreyo, and in the United Settlements. Most Nanfangren reside in Vale and in the United Settlements but there are considerable amounts of Nanfangren living in other kingdoms/countries. Throughout the history of the United Settlements, the Nanfangren have been hired as seamen and as trackers by the Homeland Militia to help protect their seas and to help pioneer their way to new lands to establish new settlements. A common feature of these people is their pitch-black hair and their dark, marron-colored eyes. Some of their most common Semblance traits are the use of element bending, superstrength, and clairvoyance. Some rarer Semblances found by the Nanfangren are the utilization of necromantic-like powers and the use of summoning arts similar to Glyphs.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Yun, Fang, Lingyi, Rin, Guifei, Miaoyi

Masculine names

Liu, Yi, Sun, Guan, Yide, Zhu, Zhuo

Unisex names

Jun, Shao, Qi, Wen, Xiao, Ping, Shu

Family names

Before modern times Nanfangren named their children by a clan name typically coming from the paternal side and then they would name then however they want. As the years went on the naming tradition died down and eventually, they stopped using the clan naming system altogether however there are still those who carry on their ancestors naming traditions.

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

There are three different dialects that the Nanfangren speak. They speak Guānhuà, Gwóngdūng, and Zhuànshū. The common Nanfangren speak either Guānhuà or Gwóngdūng while the wealthier and more prestigious speak Zhuànshū.

Culture and cultural heritage

Nanfangren culture is similar to that of the Fusoans and the Mistralians. Their culture is one of the oldest in all of Remnant originating from thousands of years ago. The culture of the Nanfangren is extremely diverse and varying, with their customs varying from town to town, and family to family. The languages, ceramics, architecture, music, dances, literature, martial arts, cuisine, visual arts, philosophy, religion, politics, and history have defined the lives of the Nanfangren people and their culture is celebrated and practiced by Humans and Faunus's alike.

Pictured: Nanfangren Lunar New Year Dragon lion dance, San Oro Nangfangrentown, circa. 2050

Historical figures

Unifier of the Nanfangren people: Qin Shi Huangdi Prominent Philosopher: Qiu Zhongni Ruler of the Liu Family: Liu Xuande Ruler of the Cao Familiy: Cao Mengde Ruler of the Sun Family: Sun Zhongmou Famous Tactician: Changqing First Nanfangren-American Army General: John Fuca First Nanfangren-American to receive the Medal of Honor: Frank H. Wai First Nanfangren-American to be elected to Congress: Hiram Yau Fong

Encompassed species