Tiq'en - Ethnicity

Tiq’en people, also occasionally called Eprans, are people who are from or descend from Epra; They are also commonly of the Tiq'en species as well.

Culture

Fashion

For more information see: Tiq'en Traditional Fashion   Tiq’en fashion currently has a mix of modern clothing styles and older traditional styles. Tiq’en also tend to wear jewelry that has roots in traditional Tiq’en fashion.  

Tiq'en clothing tends to be very simple and utilitarian with the most notable article of clothing being the Epran Shawl which tends to be worn as an outermost layer.   Tiq’en clothing is often decorated with beadwork, often using colorful and iridescent beads that are eye-catching even from a distance. This is especially done on jewelry, belts, and the hems of formal clothing.

Architecture

Tiq’en architecture varies greatly based on whether or not it is in an urban area or a rural area.   Urban areas tend to have multistory buildings, and big apartment buildings, with more influence from other planets.   In rural areas, the houses tend to be big and round and built to hold large multi-generational families. There has been some influence from more urban buildings, with houses being smaller, taller, and less traditional looking.

Food

Tiq’en cuisine is characterized by Iagus Grain and other cereal crops as staple foods. Dishes may also be accompanied by meat. Ibosu or Elal fruits are also common ingredients.   Toppings, like relish, are also common to serve on top of foods.   There are also subtypes of Tiq’en cuisines, one example being Tiq’en BBQ. Tiq’en BBQ is very similar to normal Tiq’en food but with more emphasis on meat that has been marinated and grilled and then served with side dishes.  

Notable Dished Include

Iagus Grain Porridge - boiled Iagus made into a porridge, can be flavored with spices and other ingredients like vegetables and meat.
Tiq’en Turnover - Fried Iagus dough, often spiced and stuffed with savory ingredients
Kandu Roast - Kandu meat that is browned and marinated before being slow-cooked. It is often used in sandwiches, stews, and other dishes.

Athletics

Tiq’en are very physically athletic compared to other species. They also have a cultural aspect to being into athletics, with sports and sporting competitions being used to forge bonds between different Tiq’en communities and settle disputes.   Because of this, the Tiq’en have developed many different kinds of sports and athletic activities.

Some notable games and activities

Ba'lal Ballgame - a full-contact sport involving teams that try to score goals on each other