Kjord
The Kjord are an ethnicity of humans, descended very far from what is believed to be half-orcs. They have brown skin (sometimes olive-toned), little hair, stocky bodies, large lower canines, and dark eyes. They are a culture of wolf-riders, hunters, nomads, and spiritualists.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Ghorza, Urzul, Rulfim, Borgakh, Glasha, Lagakh, Durgat
Masculine names
Grug, Zog, Sunodagh, Gnarg, Urgran, Khargol, Bagamul
Family names
They use the name of the parent that is the same gender as them followed by the suffix mimba.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Orcish, common
Shared customary codes and values
Cooperate with your family. Value your family over anyone else. Keep working and fighting until it is impossible. If you dishonor yourself you dishonor your family.
Common Etiquette rules
Bow to those better than you. Respect other's wishes. Listen to those superior to you. Do not look below the face of someone unless you are attempting to court them.
Art & Architecture
Body art is common, often taking the form of tattoos. Imagery is often smooth and shows images of wolves or hunting. Their permanent architecture is usually a wooden longhouse, but less permanent structures are their fushaum: Triangular tents made of iron rods (or other metals) wrapped in animal pelts.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Upon a child's naming (usually a week after its birth), a ceremonial marking will be painted onto their skin based on the constellation they were born under. It is said these markings grant them a blessing of their constellation.
Coming of Age Rites
They don't recognize age: only experience.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Muscularity, Darkness of hair and eyes, tattoos, and long hair
Gender Ideals
None
Courtship Ideals
Court whomever you wish. Experience facets of the other's life and trade knowledge and gifts.
Relationship Ideals
No divorce. Marriage is sacred and must not be broken beyond the death of the spouse. Other relationships are less permanent. Shop around until you find the "one"
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