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==Cultural Overview== | ==Cultural Overview== | ||
:The [[Qulani (people)|Qulani]] live primarily in sub-subterranean caves and tunnel complexes. The resource scarcity of such an environment has shaped their culture into a close-knit community, where mutualism and community property is the norm.. | |||
===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
:The Qulani were once surface dwelling [[Treahni]], but have shifted away from their earlier roots to adapt to their chosen environment over the millennia spent underground. | |||
===Geography=== | ===Geography=== | ||
:The Majority population of Qulani live in the [[Darlom Mountains]]. A smaller population migrated to the [[Sildar Mountains]] after a historical split between to major clans many centuries ago. A single clan of Qulani dwell inside the slopes of the volcano [[Shar Bol]] on [[Ra Hiem]] in [[Iskander]]. Small insular communities can be found in Treahni towns near their respective mountain territories. | |||
===Language=== | ===Language=== | ||
:[[Qulani (language)|Qulani]] | |||
==Family== | ==Family== | ||
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===Importance=== | ===Importance=== | ||
===Influence=== | ===Influence=== | ||
===Orphans=== | |||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
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====Daily by Class==== | ====Daily by Class==== | ||
====Ceremonial==== | ====Ceremonial==== | ||
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===Jewellery=== | ===Jewellery=== | ||
=== | ===Scarification=== | ||
:Given the tactile component of most Qulani art and communication, Instead of adorning themselves with make-up or tattoos, they practice textural scarification. Small bumps, and ridges of raised scar tissue serves as a decorative and personal expression of the individual. Such decoration is often on the face and head, although more intimate markings may adorn the neck, arms, legs, chest and back. | |||
==Leisure Activities== | ==Leisure Activities== | ||
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====Poetry==== | ====Poetry==== | ||
====Fiction==== | ====Fiction==== | ||
===Theatre== | ===Theatre=== | ||
====Acting==== | ====Acting==== | ||
====Plays==== | ====Plays==== | ||
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==Persons== | ==Persons== | ||
:[[List of Persons by Culture#Qulani|List of Qulani Persons]] | |||
==Stories== | ==Stories== | ||
===Contemporary=== | ===Contemporary=== | ||
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==See Also== | |||
:[[Qulani (language)]] | |||
:[[Qulani (people)]] | |||
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[[Category:Qulani]] | |||
Latest revision as of 00:23, 29 August 2022
Cultural Overview
- The Qulani live primarily in sub-subterranean caves and tunnel complexes. The resource scarcity of such an environment has shaped their culture into a close-knit community, where mutualism and community property is the norm..
Origins
- The Qulani were once surface dwelling Treahni, but have shifted away from their earlier roots to adapt to their chosen environment over the millennia spent underground.
Geography
- The Majority population of Qulani live in the Darlom Mountains. A smaller population migrated to the Sildar Mountains after a historical split between to major clans many centuries ago. A single clan of Qulani dwell inside the slopes of the volcano Shar Bol on Ra Hiem in Iskander. Small insular communities can be found in Treahni towns near their respective mountain territories.
Language
Family
Structure / Size
Roles of Family Members
Importance
Influence
Orphans
Religion
Primary Beliefs
Religious Figures
List of Religious Observances
Structure
Ceremonial
Birth
Naming
Age
Apprenticeship
Adulthood
Marriage
Divorce
Death
Inheritance
Diet
Food
Cultural Dishes
Spice / Flavours
Drink
Non-Alcoholic
Alcohol
Fashion
Textiles
Dyes
Embellishments
Outfits
Daily by Class
Ceremonial
Regalia
Jewellery
Scarification
- Given the tactile component of most Qulani art and communication, Instead of adorning themselves with make-up or tattoos, they practice textural scarification. Small bumps, and ridges of raised scar tissue serves as a decorative and personal expression of the individual. Such decoration is often on the face and head, although more intimate markings may adorn the neck, arms, legs, chest and back.
