Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
| culture:rolaan [2016/10/14 20:12] – [Style] moogle | culture:rolaan [2017/04/25 22:21] (current) – [Morals] moogle | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
| * The respect they offer to bigger sapients that don't try to eat them is very all-encompassing. At least, until they become familiar with individuals. | * The respect they offer to bigger sapients that don't try to eat them is very all-encompassing. At least, until they become familiar with individuals. | ||
| * Admiration based theft is about things of little value, taking something and saying "I like you so much that this little trinket means the world to me!" | * Admiration based theft is about things of little value, taking something and saying "I like you so much that this little trinket means the world to me!" | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Friendship, Romance, and Courtship === | ||
| + | Rolaan aren't a species that abide by a mate-for-life concept, but they have genetic ties to clanship. A rolaan without a clan usually finds a group to work and stay with. An isolated rolaan generally does not do so well, mentally. | ||
| === Crime === | === Crime === | ||
| Crime in Rolaan society is often punished by indentured servitude, as a "pound of flesh" measure to prevent further crimes. The trials deigning the sentences are little more than notary meetings, to figure the category of crime and then any necessary extensions or shortenings based on specifics about the case, and then the penalty is assigned. Special enchantmented bands are used to ' | Crime in Rolaan society is often punished by indentured servitude, as a "pound of flesh" measure to prevent further crimes. The trials deigning the sentences are little more than notary meetings, to figure the category of crime and then any necessary extensions or shortenings based on specifics about the case, and then the penalty is assigned. Special enchantmented bands are used to ' | ||
| ====Style==== | ====Style==== | ||
| - | //The most important element of any Rolaan is their band. The individual chooses where it wraps around, from neck to arm to wrist to leg, and so on, but every Rolaan needs one. So naturally, a lot of care and detail goes into crafting the bands and decorating them thereafter. The purer the metals, the more effective and higher-class the band is. Oftentimes, solid platinum bands are the surest symbols of wealth and power among the Rolaan, but other metals of high purity are regarded just as highly. | + | The most important element of any Rolaan is their band. The individual chooses where it wraps around, from neck to arm to wrist to leg, and so on, but every Rolaan needs one. So naturally, a lot of care and detail goes into crafting the bands and decorating them thereafter. The purer the metals, the more effective and higher-class the band is. Oftentimes, solid platinum bands are the surest symbols of wealth and power among the Rolaan, but other metals of high purity are regarded just as highly. |
| - | //Overall, the Rolaan give off the impression that they are a freer people, often with their perceivably upbeat interactions with the world and flowing fabrics. Rolaan focus on texture rather than colour when it comes to their art and architecture. | + | Overall, the Rolaan give off the impression that they are a freer people, often with their perceivably upbeat interactions with the world and flowing fabrics. Rolaan focus on texture rather than colour when it comes to their art and architecture. |
| - | //Wirework and metalworking are common pastimes for the Rolaan, giving them malleable materials that they can mould with their claws easily and into beautiful shapes. Rolaan love working with old scrap in particular, turning something old and unwanted into something fresh and inspirational - so much so that trinkets are a common barter item for the Rolaan. The more workmanship and beauty they can see in the item, the more intrinsic value it has in the market. Clayworking is another common pastime, although less popular due to the less inherently interesting nature of pots and cups. | + | Wirework and metalworking are common pastimes for the Rolaan, giving them malleable materials that they can mould with their claws easily and into beautiful shapes. Rolaan love working with old scrap in particular, turning something old and unwanted into something fresh and inspirational - so much so that trinkets are a common barter item for the Rolaan. The more workmanship and beauty they can see in the item, the more intrinsic value it has in the market. Clayworking is another common pastime, although less popular due to the less inherently interesting nature of pots and cups. |
| === Fashion === | === Fashion === | ||
| - | //Given their poor vision, a lot of attention on rolaan fabrics is less on colour (As in, no coordination on colour) and more on texture and patterning. The band's placement on a Rolaan body is chosen during a specific ceremony, allowing their custom band for adulthood to be set anywhere on their body - but once it's on, it tends to be on the rest of their life. Breeches and shorts are common items of apparel, since they offer pockets and covering without restricting mobility. They tend to wear looser things up top with lots of pockets to carry the things they find - pocket ponchos, capes, and shawls very popular items among the rolaan, although they don't always wear clothes up top. | + | Given their poor vision, a lot of attention on rolaan fabrics is less on colour (As in, no coordination on colour) and more on texture and patterning. The band's placement on a Rolaan body is chosen during a specific ceremony, allowing their custom band for adulthood to be set anywhere on their body - but once it's on, it tends to be on the rest of their life. Breeches and shorts are common items of apparel, since they offer pockets and covering without restricting mobility. They tend to wear looser things up top with lots of pockets to carry the things they find - pocket ponchos, capes, and shawls very popular items among the rolaan, although they don't always wear clothes up top. |
| - | //Wealthier Rolaan would tailor their clothes so that all attention and focus of their outfits is on their bands. Additionally, | + | Wealthier Rolaan would tailor their clothes so that all attention and focus of their outfits is on their bands. Additionally, |
| === Architecture & Aesthetics === | === Architecture & Aesthetics === | ||