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Zardosski

Zardosski usually describes human inhabitants of the upmost regions of Northern Lamera. Zardosski have the lightest skin tone of the human ethnicities of Vuria. Eye color is pale blue or violet, sometimes deep blue or grey. Their hair is wiry, often curly, with colours such as platinum blonde, red, and light auburn being most common. Zardosski tend to be rather tall and hardy, with narrow, sharp facial features.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Vesna, Zorana, Lana, Velinka, Cedna, Mila

Masculine names

Jasen, Ratimir, Lubos, Sambor, Lech, Kresnik, Cedomir

Unisex names

Borna, Alec, Sasha, Valya

Family names

Kullak, Bakal, Korbel, Vilensky, Vaida, Kovac, Malik

Culture

Shared customary codes and values

Zardosski are known to be opinionated and emotional, especially in interactions with friends and family. Life in the northern reaches of Lamera can be harsh and the Zardosski take a great deal of pride in their perseverance to these difficult climes. There is an underlying vein of human superiority that runs through Zardosski culture.

Common Etiquette rules

Zardosski tend to stand close to one another and speak softly. They touch often when talking and see this casual contact as a sign of friendship.

Art & Architecture

Zardosski architecture is primarily wooden structures built with large heavy beams upon a low foundation of stones. Very few buildings are constructed with stone and are usually only in larger towns or cities; and these are rare.

Common Taboos

Interracial relationships are generally frowned upon, but these relationships producing children is often met with social ostracization.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Zardosski beauty standards favor women who are tall with blonde hair and a thin figure. Men are expected to be tall, powerfully built, and have a well-groomed, cropped beard.

Gender Ideals

Zardosski typically have rather strict gender roles enforced by a patriarchal society.
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