Jianyu
The people of Jianyu are peaceful by nature. They do not have many threats within their country, and the people of Muten and Yashiro continue to have an uneasy peace with them. That being said they are no pushovers. When those with greed in their hearts attempt to take advantage of the people's pacifistic ways, the Jianyun are more than ready to defend themselves.
Inner peace: during a short rest choose one of the following. You gain a number of temporary hit points equal to 10 plus your proficiency bonus, or you regain a first level spell slot. This ability cannot be used again until you complete a long rest.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Chang, Guanyu, Hanying, Jiang, Lingxin, Wu, Ya, Yating, Yimu, Zhenya
Masculine names
Bo, Chin, Fen, Jie, Ling, Meng, Shuren, Wuhan, Yijun, Zhi
Unisex names
Guo, Hua, Lim, Liuxian, Peng, Shi, Xiang, Xuefeng, Yan, Yong,
Family names
Unlike with most cultures the family name is always placed before the name of the individual.
Bai, Cai, Dai, Ding, Duan, Feng, Gu, Jiang, Kong, Liu, Lu, Meng, Pan, Qian, Song, Sun, Tan, Wei, Wen, Wu, Xian, Xiong, Xue, Yu, Zhuan
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
The people of Jianyu speak common with a bit of the sylvan language mixed in. This combination makes their dialect seem foreign to anyone not used to hearing it.
Culture and cultural heritage
The Jianyun take pride in all that they do. They believe that everyone has a purpose in life, and it is each persons duty to discover and cultivate that purpose.
Shared customary codes and values
The goal of life for each individual is seeking to adjust oneself and adapting to the rhythm of the natural and the supernatural world, to follow the Way of the universe, and to live in harmony. This philosophy is known as Taoism. At the center of Taoism is an energy known as ki which is believed to be at the center of all things. Ki is the perfect balance of positive and negative energy. Because of this, western cultures believe Taoism to be connected to the goddess Teyva, a being made of both energies who guides souls to the afterlife.
Common Etiquette rules
It is common courtesy to bow in greeting and in parting or as a show of respect or thanks. In fact, whenever one would use a handshake or hug, a Jianyun would bow instead. It is often seen as rude to touch another person unless granted permission first. Jianyun value their personal space. Jianyun people generally refer to each other with their family name and when introducing themselves will give their family name followed by their given name. First name usage is generally reserved for family members or close friends. A final example, it is considered rude that when drinking with another person or persons to pour your own drink. Most Jianyun will pour each other drinks from a shared alcohol bottle and then when taking a sip it is polite to turn away from them.
Common Dress code
The people of Jianyu dress in fine silk clothing adorned with jade charms. The higher ones status the more ornate the clothing would be, often printed with animal patterns. The color yellow is reserved for the emperor.
Art & Architecture
Art is central to Jianyun culture. Paper lanterns, jade statues, carved lacquer, and ornate pottery are just a few of the many art forms crafted by Jianyun artists. These works are highly sought after by foreign nobles across the seas.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
The start of a new year is widely celebrated among the people of Jianyu, even more so than other cultures. New year celebrations in Jianyu typically go on for at least a week.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Funerals are a very solemn thing for most Jianyun. When a family member dies the closest living relative (usually the inheritor) is given the title of Chief Mourner and organizes a service that many members of the family and community attend. A service is held by a representative of the patron god of the family to send the soul of the deceased to rest. The body is then cremated and interred in a family shrine. Every family has a large hollow stone shrine where deceased member's ashes will be put after services. Smaller shrines are common in individual homes accompanied by paintings of deceased relatives. It is common for family members to make a pilgrimage to the family shrine at least once per year.
Common Taboos
One must remove their shoes before entering a temple or shrine.
When offered food you should never eat everything that is given to you on the plate. Doing so implies that the host has not fed you enough.
Encompassed species
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