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:Krolaryn dishes are usually more savory with salty notes. Primary dishes are often lacking in sweet, sour, or strong acrid spice flavours. | |||
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Revision as of 08:15, 27 February 2026
Cultural Overview
Origins
- Krolar was once a large empire which had expanded and spread its influence; forming colonial settlements throughout the continent, however following the Iskandean War for Independance, a series of political schisms have broken it into a mixture of smaller kingdoms, city-states, and small republics. These smaller nations comprise what is collectively referred to as Old Krolar, and follow mostly similar cultural patterns.
Geography
- Krolar spanned the region between the Northern Desert to the North, and the northern shores of the Torcastan Sea to the South, from the Sildar Mountains in the East to the forested foot of the Darlom Mountains in the West.
Language
- The dominant language of the region is Krolaryn.
Family
Structure / Size
Roles of Family Members
Importance
Influence
Orphans
- In the former Krolaryn Empire state sponsored orphanages exist to take in the children who do not find fostering with families, or other "pseudo family" situations. These children are wards of the state. They are educated and trained in professions as needed by the local governments needs. Often finding themselves in bureaucratic, or military roles should they survive to adulthood.
Religion
Primary Beliefs
- Worship of the Twinned Goddess is the dominant religion throughout Old Krolar. In more remote parts of the former empire some vestigial elements of earlier tribal religions remain as local customs and rituals.
Ceremonial
Birth
- Krolaryns welcome newborns with a private family gathering the day after the child is born. Depending on the size and importance of the extended family, these can extend for up to five days of visits and gift-giving. For public figures, a day of celebration and formal introduction of the child to the public is held on the sixth day following the birth.
Naming
- Krolaryn children will be named by their parents at the time of their birth, and have a formal baptism at the next church service the family can attend.
Age
- As is the custom in many other cultures, Krolaryns count ones age as the number of solstices which have passed since one's birth. Certain milestones are celebrated biannually on the anniversary of one's birth, and the midpoint of the year opposite this date.
Apprenticeship
- When a young person begins an apprenticeship, their parents may gift them with a new outfit of clothing. Upon completion of an apprenticeship a gift of some tools of their trade is sometimes given.
Adulthood
- Krolaryns mark the passage from child to adult around the age of 18 sols. While there often isn't a formal ceremony, some more public figures will host a party or event to celebrate the new status with others.
Marriage
- Krolaryn marriages follow the religious practices of the couple. A married couple have certain gender role expectations in the community and at home. Married folks mark themselves as such by wearing a wedding band on the third finger of their left hand. The design of such varies widely from simple smooth silver rings, to elaborate jewels, or even braided and lacquered textiles.
Divorce
- Krolaryns view divorce as an unforgiveable failure of the couple. While it still happens, it is more likely that a separation will occur, while they remain legally married in the eyes of the community and church.
Death
- Krolaryn funerals are usually performed by the appropriate clergy according to the faith of the departed, and most often include burial of the departed's remains in consecrated ground when possible.
Inheritance
- Inheritance of lands and title by the first born son is the norm, although some women can inherit before a younger brother, especially when the will of the deceased isn't specific about the heir's identity. Bastard children are only considered for inheritance if there are no surviving marriage-born children or a spouse.
Diet
Food
Cultural Dishes
- Krolaryn meals tend to be individually served dishes of thick soups, stews, or mince meats and vegetables with a crust of cheese or pastry baked in clay dishes. These are often accompanied by leavened breads, dry crackers or hardtack.
Spice / Flavours
- Krolaryn dishes are usually more savory with salty notes. Primary dishes are often lacking in sweet, sour, or strong acrid spice flavours.
