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;Kythusave:The primary language of the Kythan people is Kythusave - ''Clanless Tongue'', which evolved out of several related dialects spoken by the individual clan groups which settled the region befor euniting into a single nation.
;Kythusave:The primary language of the Kythan people is Kythusave - ''Clanless Tongue'', which evolved out of several related dialects spoken by the individual clan groups which settled the region befor euniting into a single nation.
;Other Languages:Traders, sailors, and statesmen in Kythus may know secondary languages from neighbouring nations and cultures such as Layoran, Aralian, Tabrani, Tabral, or Corinthean. As well foreign cultural groups living in Kythus will know their mother tongues.


==Family==
==Family==

Revision as of 03:24, 1 March 2020

Cultural Overview

Origins

The Kythan people originated from the Arkian Ancestors whom travelled around the northern end of the Darlom Mountains through the territory now claimed by the Layor

Geography

The natural boundaries formed by the Darlom mountains and the Merelean Sea keep cultural mixing at the borders of Kythus to a minimum.

Language

Kythusave
The primary language of the Kythan people is Kythusave - Clanless Tongue, which evolved out of several related dialects spoken by the individual clan groups which settled the region befor euniting into a single nation.
Other Languages
Traders, sailors, and statesmen in Kythus may know secondary languages from neighbouring nations and cultures such as Layoran, Aralian, Tabrani, Tabral, or Corinthean. As well foreign cultural groups living in Kythus will know their mother tongues.

Family

Structure / Size

Roles of Family Members

Importance

Influence

Orphans

In nations where the Church of Ryla is present, orphanages are sometimes founded; providing food and shelter to lost children, a dumping ground for unwanted/politically embarrassing babies, etc. These orphans rarely find adoptive parents, but can be fostered with guild members as apprentices. An orphans lot is miserable, but beats scrounging for survival on the streets.

Religion

Primary Beliefs

Religious Figures

List of Religious Observances

Structure

Ceremonial

Birth

Naming

Age

Apprenticeship

Adulthood

Marriage

Divorce

Death

Inheritance

Inheritance of lands and title by the first born son is still the norm, although some women can inherit before a younger brother, if the will of the deceased isn't specific about the heir's identity.

Diet

Food

Cultural Dishes

Spice / Flavours

Drink

Non-Alcoholic

Alcohol

Rëhydhü
A weak brew of fermented potgrain flavoured with wild bitters, and jelly mushroom. It has a low alcohol content, a reddish amber colour, smells faintly of honey, and a hint of citrus flavour. This regional variant on a basic beer is not popular outside of Kythus.

Fashion

Textiles

Dyes

Embellishments

Outfits

Daily by Class

Ceremonial

Costumes

Jewellery

Makeup

Leisure Activities

Sports

Games

Gambling

Social Gatherings

Keg Dancing - A pastime in Kythus requiring first that the participants obtain an empty keg, which generally necessitates drinking the contents.

Arts

Storytelling

Writing

Poetry

Fiction

Theatre

Acting

Plays

Dance

Gymnastics

Music

Singing

Percussion

Strings

Wind

Painting

Sculpture

Time

Timekeeping

Daily Routine

Timeline

Persons

List of Kythan Persons

Stories

See Also

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