Mountainfolk
A people that live almost exclusively in the Midlands of Zetia or the Carrinik Bog, the mountainfolk are a band of hardy humans that have survived in the harshest climates of Arheim for over a thousand years. They care little for other cultures, keeping to themselves in their villages, and are one of the only groups that have ever challenged one of the three kingdoms and survived, though they now yield to Zetia's laws when pressed.
Naming Traditions
Family names
Ergont, Joniad, Mortag, Loread, Ghortag
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Strength is the main feature that the mountainfolk look for, whether it is physical or mental. Feminine traits are downplayed and masculine ones are overstated by everyone in the culture, with body hair and muscular forms being regarded as the most attractive qualities a person can have. Their hair is kept in braids or cut short so that it stays out of the way during daily tasks (men and women use the same hairstyles, with little disparity between genders).
Gender Ideals
The mountainfolk only recognize two genders, but regard other cultures' view of a freer idea of gender with a grunt and then ignore the issue.
Courtship Ideals
Courtship is surprisingly sweet and gentle in the mountainfolk community, and oftentimes a couple will court each other for years before getting married.
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