Potentian (Poe-ten-shee-inn)
Most Potentians are of Tiefling descent. Potentia in itself has scenery and culture similar to that of Italy.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Feminine names given to Potentians are often whimsical and sound pretty.
Masculine names
Masculine names given to Potentians are often strong-sounding and intense.
Unisex names
Unisex names given to Potentians are often shorter than masculine and feminine names, and have mixed meanings.
Family names
Angelo, Benedetti, Carbone, De Luca, Evangelista, Ferrari, Ghilardi, Infante, Lorenzo, Marchetti, Nicastro, Orsini, Palladino, Ricci, Sabbatini, Tedesco, Viola, Zanetti- Most common
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
The majority of Potentians are Tieflings, so the main language is Infernal. Most Tieflings speak a wide variety of languages, because travel and trade are a big part of their culture.
Shared customary codes and values
The color red is seen as a cursed color. Not many red skinned/red haired Tieflings exist.
Common Etiquette rules
Potentians can be a bit rude, and stealing is a big part of their day-to-day life.
Common Dress code
Potentians dress in lots of colorful patterns, to contrast with the multitude of skin tones (all of the rainbow and then some). White clothing is more formal.
Art & Architecture
Lots or architecture on Potentia is similar to architecture in Italy.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Main Goddess is Phoenix, and there are countless temples across the Realm dedicated to her. Worship days are the fourth day of the week.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Potentians admire bright colors and larger, distinct features (large horns in tieflings, large wings for dragonbornes, large ears in elves). Potentians prefer bright colored skin (all colors) and see duller colors and more elven skin tones as boring.
Gender Ideals
Bit of a house-wivy culture, but women enjoy doing cooking/cleaning/taking care of children, gardening, etc. Men often run the buisnesses and do labor.
Courtship Ideals
Women accept advances or don't. Large gestures are preferred.
Relationship Ideals
Men and women treated equally. Men are expected to make grand gestures to impress women.
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