Selen
Like the Nar city-state of Qadshat, Selen, the homeland of the Selenes, was an ancient thalassocratic power situated on the Central Sea. Selen bordered Rexa's eastern border, and there had been cultural and economic exchange between the two peoples since before recorded human history. The rise of Rexa coincided with the decline of Selen, and Selen soon found itself in thrall to the Rexan Empire. The integration of Selen was assisted by the fact that the Rexans and Selenes possess a a shared religion and a similar culture. Despite this, the Selenes have always managed to keep their own identity within the greater Rexan civilization.
Selens have olive complexions with black wavy hair. They often have brown eyes, but other eye colors are not unheard of.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Shared customary codes and values
Culturally, the Selenes tend to value the pursuit of philosophy and the arts to a greater extent compared to their more martial cousins, the Rexans, however, Selen has a long martial tradition itself and claims many skilled warriors to this day.
