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 ====== Raiken Culture ====== ====== Raiken Culture ======
  
-The [[species/raiken]] have a warrior culture, where strength and individual merit reign. Raiken are strongly tied to their clan and their unified faith.+The [[species/raiken]] have a warrior culture, where strength and individual merit reign. Raiken are strongly tied to their clan and their unified hero worship.
  
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 Clans hold feasts three times a day and all clan members are expected to attend if they are on clan grounds. The Raiken prepare huge meals in their massive feasting hall, providing more than enough food to feed themselves and their mounts. A massive bonfire is the centerpiece of the room, providing plenty of heat. Clans hold feasts three times a day and all clan members are expected to attend if they are on clan grounds. The Raiken prepare huge meals in their massive feasting hall, providing more than enough food to feed themselves and their mounts. A massive bonfire is the centerpiece of the room, providing plenty of heat.
  
-A meal typically starts with the Clan Leader or another Leader addressing the assembled members and leading them in prayer. Afterwards, massive dishes of food and barrels of drink are brought out, covering the tables. Alcohol is only provided for the last feast of the 'day'. After the Raiken are done eating, they take food to their mounts, spending some time with their mounts before returning to their duties.+A meal typically starts with the Clan Speaker or another high ranking elder addressing the assembled members and leading them in prayer. Afterwards, massive dishes of food and barrels of drink are brought out, covering the tables. Alcohol is only provided for the last feast of the 'day'. After the Raiken are done eating, they take food to their mounts if they have one, spending some time with them before returning to their duties.
  
 === Meritocracy/Clan Honor === === Meritocracy/Clan Honor ===
  
-Raiken are judged by their own merit, although their clan plays a big role in how others see them at first. Members of clans are not entitled to their keep's riches. They must earn their place within the keep's halls by proving themselves however they deem fit, though advancement in the military is a common path. +Raiken are judged by their own merit, although their clan plays a big role in how others see them first. Members of clans are not entitled to their keep's wealth. They must earn their place within the keep's halls by proving themselves however they deem fit, though advancement in the military is a common path. 
  
 A clan's collective image is made up of the achievements of all its members and it isn't uncommon for members to be exiled if they disgrace themselves. Sometimes they are let back in if they are able to redeem their dishonor. Sometimes the disgraced commit suicide or are executed by their clan, as if they were removing a 'stain' from the clan's honor. A clan's collective image is made up of the achievements of all its members and it isn't uncommon for members to be exiled if they disgrace themselves. Sometimes they are let back in if they are able to redeem their dishonor. Sometimes the disgraced commit suicide or are executed by their clan, as if they were removing a 'stain' from the clan's honor.
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 === Marriage === === Marriage ===
  
-Marriage is a recognized concept in Raiken society. Any two individuals are permitted to be married and this bond is usually between a male and female. Married couples are expected to bear children, which makes marriage of two individuals of the same sex less common, although it is not prohibited. The Raiken judge individuals by their social standing, not their sex. Whichever individual has a higher social standing and greater merit grants their clan name to their partner.  +Marriage is a recognized concept in Raiken society. Any two individuals are permitted to be married, although married couples are expected to bear children, which makes marriage of two individuals of the same sex less common. As marriage is considered a sacred bonding between two individuals, it is taboo to be bound to more than one. 
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 +The Raiken judge individuals by their social standing, not their sex. Whichever individual has a higher social standing and greater merit grants their clan name to their partner.
  
 Arranged marriages are somewhat common, usually in an effort to bring families together. Arranged marriages are somewhat common, usually in an effort to bring families together.
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 ==== Social Hierarchy ==== ==== Social Hierarchy ====
  
-The most important thing to a Raiken is their clan. The clan's image sets the 'rank' for an individual from said clan. Not having a clan is basically social suicide. 'Major' and 'Minor' are based more on a clan's image and its age, rather than their wealth. Having a bad reputation will typically put a clan into 'minor' though new clans also start here. There is no timeframe for a clan to move from minor to major, it merely happens when the clan is renowned enough.+The most important thing to a Raiken is their clan. The clan's image sets the 'rank' for an individual from said clan. Not having a clan is social suicide. 'Major' and 'Minor' are based more on a clan's image and its age, rather than their wealth. Having a bad reputation will typically put a clan into 'minor', though new clans also start here. There is no timeframe for a clan to move from minor to major, it merely happens when the clan is renowned enough.
  
 === Clanless === === Clanless ===
  
-When clan means everything, not having one usually results in a short life or a very hard one. The 'clanless' are seen as the lowest of the low, mainly because they are exiles, criminals, and wanderers. The clanless have it extremely hard, especially because rations are distributed to clan keeps, meaning they have to scavenge, steal, or hunt for their daily bread. Many clanless seek military employment to raise their social stature, hoping to be 'adopted' by a clan.+When clan means everything, not having one usually results in a short life or a hard one. The 'clanless' are seen as the lowest of the low, mainly because they are exiles, criminals, and wanderers. The clanless have it extremely hard, especially because rations are distributed to clan keeps, meaning they have to scavenge, steal, or hunt for their daily bread. Many clanless seek military employment to raise their social stature, hoping to be 'adopted' by a clan. It is not uncommon for the Alliance to pluck clanless off the street and assign them to work in exchange for food, shelter, and education. 
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 +All clans are founded on the name of one great individual whom the original founders claim bloodline relations. By extension, it is believed that the original hero's blood runs through every member of their clan.
  
 === Ziras Sarhi === === Ziras Sarhi ===
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 === Zurak Sarhi === === Zurak Sarhi ===
  
-Those who belong to a 'major' clans enjoy a bit more prestige and wealth than their minor counterparts. Zurak Sarhi fill in the role of upper middle-class, having plenty of resources at their disposal. Much to their frustration, it is impossible for a clan to rise to Resa Sarhi, no matter their wealth or power, even if they manage to acquire more wealth or power than a Resa Sarhi.+Those who belong to a 'major' clans enjoy a bit more prestige and wealth than their minor counterparts. Zurak Sarhi generally take the role of the 'upper-middle' class, though some have far more wealth. Much to some clan's frustration, it is impossible for a clan to rise to Resa Sarhi, no matter their wealth or power, even if they manage to acquire more wealth or power than a Resa Sarhi.
  
 === Resa Sarhi === === Resa Sarhi ===
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 Crimes of Calculation are more difficult. Usually criminals of this variety are sent to labor camps for a period of time, where they work fields and mine stone.  Crimes of Calculation are more difficult. Usually criminals of this variety are sent to labor camps for a period of time, where they work fields and mine stone. 
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-Those who commit crimes against the Roshya are immediately labeled as heretics and the church usually comes up with very creative and agonizingly painful deaths for them, such as burning from the inside out. Though some Raiken do not believe in the Roshya, they are wise to keep their thoughts to themselves.  
  
 === Clan Justice === === Clan Justice ===
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 ==== Calendar ==== ==== Calendar ====
  
-The Raiken are not keenly aware of the passage of time as their planet is tidally locked. In the days of old, Raiken usually slept when they were tired and ate when they were hungry and they still do to an extent. Their 'days' are roughly 25 hours long, though only through technology are they able to track the hours passing by.+  * 50 seconds per minute 
 +  * 50 minutes per hour 
 +  * 25 hours per day 
 +  * 5 days per week 
 +  * 5 weeks per orbit (month) 
 +  * 13 orbits per year
  
-They can, however, track the passage of months. Their moons, Rel and Ral, both take around one month to orbit the planet. The moons are always on the exact opposite side of the planet from each other. When Rel is are the north pole, where the sun never shines, Ral is at the south pole, where day burns forever. Each orbit of the moon is simply called an 'orbit' and twelve orbits make up a RAC, (Raiconian Alliance Cycle).+The Raiken are not keenly aware of the passage of time as their planet is tidally locked. In the days of old, Raiken usually slept when they were tired and ate when they were hungry and they still do to an extent. Their 'days' are roughly 25 hours long due to this long-held tradition, though only through technology are they able to track the hours passing by. 
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 +They can, however, track the passage of months. Their moons, Rel and Ral, both take around 25 'days' to orbit the planet. The moons are always on the exact opposite side of the planet from each other. When Rel is are the north pole, where the sun never shines, Ral is at the south pole, where day burns forever. Each orbit of the moon is simply called an 'orbit' and thirteen orbits make up a RAC, (Raiconian Alliance Cycle).
  
 === Holidays === === Holidays ===
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 ^  Holiday  ^  Date  ^  Length  ^  Reason  ^  Festivities  ^  ^  Holiday  ^  Date  ^  Length  ^  Reason  ^  Festivities  ^ 
-|  Tilye Aerhi  |  First Day of Every Orbit  |  One Day  |  Religious Day of Rest  |  During Tilye Aerhi, all work is prohibited. Raiken are encouraged to spend the day praying and devoting their time to enriching their spirit. Activities that enrich the mind, such as creating art, are also encouraged.  |+|  Tilye Aerhi  |  First Day of Every Orbit  |  One Day  |  Day of Rest  |  During Tilye Aerhi, all work is prohibited. Raiken are encouraged to spend the day devoting their time to enriching their spirit. Activities that enrich the mind, such as creating art, are also encouraged.  |
 |  Polus vuras Angcer  |  Middle of Sixth Orbit  |  One Week  |  Remembering the Dead  |  Raiken spend the week remembering their ancestors, making offerings to their dead. This is also when the funerals of very prominent members of the clan are held. Large funeral fires burn all week long.  | |  Polus vuras Angcer  |  Middle of Sixth Orbit  |  One Week  |  Remembering the Dead  |  Raiken spend the week remembering their ancestors, making offerings to their dead. This is also when the funerals of very prominent members of the clan are held. Large funeral fires burn all week long.  |
 |  Tiale iniu Cirul  |  End of Ninth Orbit  |  One Week  |  Remembrance of Athar thero S'inir  |  The first half of the holiday is solemn, remembering all the blood spilt during the war. Talking is discouraged, used only for necessary communication. The last four days of the holiday is celebrated with feasts, dance, and stories. The Raiken know that a massive amount of blood was spilt, but the war ended in the Alliance, a unity for all.  | |  Tiale iniu Cirul  |  End of Ninth Orbit  |  One Week  |  Remembrance of Athar thero S'inir  |  The first half of the holiday is solemn, remembering all the blood spilt during the war. Talking is discouraged, used only for necessary communication. The last four days of the holiday is celebrated with feasts, dance, and stories. The Raiken know that a massive amount of blood was spilt, but the war ended in the Alliance, a unity for all.  |
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 The following describe the Roshya as they are commonly depicted, most notably their appearance as shown at Delser vi S'irtai. The following describe the Roshya as they are commonly depicted, most notably their appearance as shown at Delser vi S'irtai.
  
-== Delras ==+== Delras, the Flame Tactician ==
  
   * **Key Traits** - Agility, Sure-footedness, Decisive action   * **Key Traits** - Agility, Sure-footedness, Decisive action
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 Delras is the shortest and least muscled of all the Roshya. She is in a fighting stance, a short sword held in each hand. Her scales are a dark red with black specks. A flowing cloak billows in the wind, the cloth is clearly singed. She is the embodiment of agility and sure-footedness. Delras is the shortest and least muscled of all the Roshya. She is in a fighting stance, a short sword held in each hand. Her scales are a dark red with black specks. A flowing cloak billows in the wind, the cloth is clearly singed. She is the embodiment of agility and sure-footedness.
  
-== Vexa ==+== Vexa, the Shifting Sands ==
  
   * **Key Traits** - Unpredictability, Cunning, Adaptability   * **Key Traits** - Unpredictability, Cunning, Adaptability
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 Vexa has a wiry build, slightly taller than average but still rather lithe. Her scales are golden-brown like desert sand and they shine brilliantly in the sun. In each hand, she wields claws made for slashing. Her cloak is very loose, left to its own devices and the will of the winds. She stands tall, arms slightly outstretched. There seems to be a glint of determination in her eyes. Vexa is the embodiment of survival and determination. Vexa has a wiry build, slightly taller than average but still rather lithe. Her scales are golden-brown like desert sand and they shine brilliantly in the sun. In each hand, she wields claws made for slashing. Her cloak is very loose, left to its own devices and the will of the winds. She stands tall, arms slightly outstretched. There seems to be a glint of determination in her eyes. Vexa is the embodiment of survival and determination.
  
-== Rakava ==+== Rakava, the Beast Master ==
  
   * **Key Traits** - Patience, The Hunt, One with Nature   * **Key Traits** - Patience, The Hunt, One with Nature
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 Rakava is of average build, shorter than Ormak but taller than Delras. He has dark green scales and his face is hidden under a cloak with a hood. His cloak is a mottled assortment of greens, acting as camouflage for the wilds. In his hands is a longbow with an arrow strung. There is a short-sword strapped to his back, the hilt visible from his side. Rakava is the embodiment of the hunt and nature. Rakava is of average build, shorter than Ormak but taller than Delras. He has dark green scales and his face is hidden under a cloak with a hood. His cloak is a mottled assortment of greens, acting as camouflage for the wilds. In his hands is a longbow with an arrow strung. There is a short-sword strapped to his back, the hilt visible from his side. Rakava is the embodiment of the hunt and nature.
  
-== Ormak ==+== Ormak, the Guardian Sage ==
  
   * **Key Traits** - Strength, Wisdom, Protection   * **Key Traits** - Strength, Wisdom, Protection
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 Ormak is the tallest and largest of all the Roshya, standing a head taller than his compatriots. He is a massive figure, his scales are a dark grey and unlike Raiken scales, they look more akin to rock. A massive warhammer is slung over his shoulder, the weapon looks capable of breaking walls in a single hit. A scroll is held in his other hand, partially unfurled. Ormak is the embodiment of sheer strength and wisdom. Ormak is the tallest and largest of all the Roshya, standing a head taller than his compatriots. He is a massive figure, his scales are a dark grey and unlike Raiken scales, they look more akin to rock. A massive warhammer is slung over his shoulder, the weapon looks capable of breaking walls in a single hit. A scroll is held in his other hand, partially unfurled. Ormak is the embodiment of sheer strength and wisdom.
  
-== Rela ==+== Rela, the Eternal Watch ==
  
-  * **Key Traits** - Agility, Sure-footedness, Decisive action+  * **Key Traits** - Determination, Duty
   * **Symbols** - Spear on Shield, Watchtower, Ice Shards   * **Symbols** - Spear on Shield, Watchtower, Ice Shards
  
 Rela is of average height, but has a thick build. She has dark blue scales, her cloak wrapped around her body tightly, snow and ice latched tightly onto the fabric. She holds a spear, its tip point straight up, as she stands vigil. Despite the cold, she appeared unfazed, focused on her duty. Rela is the embodiment of duty and vigilance, a kept promise. Rela is of average height, but has a thick build. She has dark blue scales, her cloak wrapped around her body tightly, snow and ice latched tightly onto the fabric. She holds a spear, its tip point straight up, as she stands vigil. Despite the cold, she appeared unfazed, focused on her duty. Rela is the embodiment of duty and vigilance, a kept promise.
  
-== Arri Dradai ==+== Arri Dradai, the Unknown Warrior ==
  
   * **Key Traits** - Knowledge, Pure Wisdom   * **Key Traits** - Knowledge, Pure Wisdom
   * **Symbols** - Meditating Figure, Engraved Pillar, Open Eye   * **Symbols** - Meditating Figure, Engraved Pillar, Open Eye
  
-This unknown warrior is surrounded by the other five great heroes. Although this warrior is mentioned in the text and in old artwork, their name is never mentioned. The warrior is shown to be sitting cross-legged with a bladed staff resting across their legs. In many depictions, this unknown warrior is seen hovering a few feet off the ground. The gender neutral hero has bright white scales with gold streaks. This unknown warrior is supposedly the embodiment of wisdom.+This unknown warrior is surrounded by the other five great heroes. Although this warrior is mentioned in the text and in old artwork, their name is never mentioned. The warrior is shown to be sitting cross-legged with a bladed staff resting across their legs. In many depictions, this unknown warrior is seen hovering a few feet off the ground. The gender neutral hero has bright white scales with gold streaks. This unknown warrior is supposedly the embodiment of truth.
  
 ==== Style ==== ==== Style ====
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 === Architecture & Aesthetics === === Architecture & Aesthetics ===
  
-The Raiken are exceptional builders, although their style is relatively bland, especially Alliance buildings. They construct buildings for maximum efficiency, which leaves most of them square shaped. Notable exceptions are any buildings with religious or cultural significance. These structures are far more ornate, usually with carvings and sculptures adorning them. Clan keeps are the finest examples of this, where nearly no two structures look alike.+The Raiken are exceptional builders, although their style is relatively bland, especially Alliance buildings. They construct buildings for maximum efficiency and stability, which leaves most of them square shaped. Notable exceptions are any buildings with religious or cultural significance. These structures are far more ornate, usually with carvings and sculptures adorning them. Clan keeps are the finest examples of this, where no two structures look alike.
  
 If something needs to be built with stability and durability in mind, look no further than the Raiken. If something needs to be built with stability and durability in mind, look no further than the Raiken.
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 === Magic === === Magic ===
  
-The Raiken are generally unable to use any form of magic, although it has been observed that some are gifted. The official church usually seeks these magic users out as heretics, although the similar physical traits of all magic users suggest something greater is at play. +More information here:[[culture/raiken/raiken_magic]]
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-Most magical abilities reside in the realm of controlling metal or stone. However, every magic user, no matter how talented or inept, are able to call upon the spell 'Lorsk'. Lorsk, in Nulsaa vi Raiken, means 'To Want'. Lorsk is usually the first spell a magic user will ever cast, in times of great stress. Its effects are varied, but they take root in what the caster desires most in life.+
  
-Raiken 'gifted' with magic are able to share their knowledge with other magic users through the telling of great stories. Each story bestows the knowledge of a new spell. Although specific lines are highlighted in the texts as key, the entire story must be told by a great story teller to achieve maximum results.+Most Raiken are unable to utilize the power of magic, but a select few are gifted in these arts. Magic is a practice that most believe to be a part of storyteller's embellishment, however this is not the case. Many of the heroes of old were capable magical users, many of which earning the title of 'Sage'.
  
 === Psionics === === Psionics ===
  
-The Raiken are inept at the use of Psionics. They generally regard psionic users with extreme suspicion, accusing them of heretical practices. Psionic users would be wise to keep their powers to themselves, especially in the presence of more traditional Raiken.+The Raiken are inept at the use of Psionics. They generally regard psionic users with extreme suspicion. Psionic users would be wise to keep their powers to themselves, especially in the presence of more traditional Raiken.
  
 ==== Agriculture ==== ==== Agriculture ====
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