Roharan

Alongside the basic Trade-Tongue of Valarian, the primary and official language of Rohara is Mogishu, another human tongue. Mogishu is noticeably different from Koltani, having roots with the rhythm and musical like structure of Elthain (the language of the Elves), with the pepper and off kilter heat of Halish. Mogishu has a rolling, almost gallop like quality in its word and sentence structure. However they also are strict in their pronunciation, the linguistic structure surprisingly rigid, with little to no conjunctions or other such slang. These factors give those of Rohara, when speaking other languages, a very technical, almost formal way of speaking, but with a pace and tempo, an accent that has earned the name of the Roharan Gallop.

The peoples of Rohara value freedom and community above all else. They have a deep dislike for overbearing authority, even in recognizing the need for a society to have some sort of government and communities to have some sort of authorities to enforce a semblance of laws and keep the general peace. They embrace heavily the idea that rising tides lift all ships in their community structures, with a heavy emphasis on communal gardens and farms side by side with larger agriculture. They have a heavy sense of duty to their peers, and believe that it is the responsibility of the people, as much as the government, to defend their homes. These values are present right to the top, which explains the mandatory militia/military service for age of majority. It is an extremely popular thing, one of the most popular bits of Roharan law.

Being a farming and agricultural people, unsurprisingly they have a deep and down to earth view of the world tied to hard work and effort, yet this does not belay a sense of communal duty and aid. Greed, particularly the sort of greed that creates nobility hierarchies and the sort that views poverty as 'weakness' is entirely against the moral values of Roharan culture however. It is an entirely foreign idea to a Roharan when they first find out there are places and people that hold such views towards poverty and those less fortunate or capable than themselves, and they inevitably find such views distasteful. In fact, Roharan custom even among larger profit driven farms, the private enterprises, is to put aside at least five percent of your harvest, either marking that section of field, or entire field, whichever, or once harvest comes around you go through the Traveler's Church or other organizations to give all that to feed those less fortunate than yourself, with no ulterior motive. This is not law, nor is there any tax benefit or otherwise, it is a social norm, a matter of shame versus respect, nothing more.

Given the unique governmental system, comparably to others across Valerick, a deep sense of civic duty also exists in those of Roharan heritage. Generally this particular aspect makes them very interesting immigrants to other nations as they will seek every lever and valve available to become engaged and involved in civic duties. Voting is not seen as a right in Rohara, it is seen as a deep responsibility, again however not legally, but socially, tied to respect versus shame. To abstain from voting is a deep personal shame, especially since 'non-confidence' is always an option on Roharan ballots during election time, a vote meant to count towards a lack of belief that any candidate presented is fit for office.

The Roharan people have embraced technology quite heavily, especially in regards to transportation and in particular shipping. Though the rail system is not robust it is strategic with many stops beyond the few cities Rohara has, larger farming communities, established more or less solely to take advantage of being right on the rail route for the various farms and villages surrounding it. They also have embraced communication technology. Roharans, despite being a rural and agricultural based people, are not unfamiliar with, technological advancement, and are often surprisingly savvy.