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- | The history and development of the modern lorath culture has lead to a unified people who through education, religion, and government policy adhere to a centralized set of beliefs and practices. Though largely | + | The history and development of the modern lorath culture has lead to a unified people who through education, religion, and government policy adhere to a centralized set of beliefs and practices. Though largely |
===== General Information ===== | ===== General Information ===== | ||
+ | === Matriarchal === | ||
+ | It is readily apparent to any who spend any time among them that the lorath as a matriarchal society are inherently biased toward females viewing them in general as being more competent, intelligent, | ||
- | It is readily apparent | + | Due to the focus on the female the society |
- | It is also worth noting that in many aspects lorath social life is more relaxed than that of other humanoids, in particular lorath enjoy casual indulgence of their senses and partake in activities that many would consider taboo or decadent without worry of social stigma. It should be noted that in some instances however, | + | While males within |
- | Another common observation is the highly communal and co-considerate nature of the lorath as a people. The focus of the average lorath is to support the while rather than the individual, something that would seem strange to members of individualistic and capitalistic nations. | + | === Social Minded === |
+ | Another common observation is the highly communal and co-considerate nature of the lorath as a people. The focus of the average lorath is to support the whole rather than the individual, something that would seem strange to members of individualistic and capitalistic nations. | ||
- | As a part of this communal mindset it is noteworthy that lorath take great pride in their work, knowing that they are working toward a better future for themselves, and especially future generations. This coupled with a strong maternal instinct that is present in both males and females of the species predisposes the lorath to take actions for the long-term benefit of their society rather than immediate personal gratification. | + | As a part of this communal mindset it is noteworthy that lorath take great pride in their work, knowing that they are working toward a better future for themselves, and especially future generations. This coupled with a strong maternal instinct that is present in both females |
- | While there is a great unity among the lorath people, this solidarity and care rarely extends beyond their kind. Experiences with the helashio in their shared history, as well as their unpleasant experiences with alien cultures as they ventured into the stars has developed a cold and defensive outlook toward foreigners. Typically lorath citizens choose to hedge out others and while remaining polite will remain | + | It is due to this mindset that lorath would be extremely unlikely to withhold information from official channels in an investigation, |
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+ | While there is a great unity among the lorath people, this solidarity and care rarely extends beyond their kind. Experiences with the helashio in their shared history, as well as their unpleasant experiences with alien cultures as they ventured into the stars has developed a cold and defensive outlook toward foreigners | ||
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+ | === Differing Values === | ||
+ | It is also worth noting that in many aspects lorath social life is more relaxed than that of other humanoids, in particular lorath enjoy casual indulgence of their senses and partake in activities that many would consider taboo or decadent without worry of social stigma. It should be noted that in some instances however, the social pressures are merely found in other aspects. For example; it would not be unusual for a female lorath to walk around in public shirtless, however were she to leave her neck uncovered it may be considered somewhat inappropriate and depending on the setting indecent. For a male however, while it would also be acceptable for them to walk around topless, leaving their neck uncovered in any public setting, however, would be considered highly indecent. | ||
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+ | Much of their cultural interests focus upon what familiar lorath are doing as well as Caste specific topics such as military and political events for Fyunnen, policies and local events for Lmanel, and academic and engineering projects among Occhestians. Due to this focus on both local and societal events as well as the cultural trend toward working hard rather than vicarious desire the concept of a celebrity is almost unheard of and celebrity culture would be considered strange and foreign to the Lorath people. | ||
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+ | Drug use is both a much more casual affair in the Matriarchy as well as one that is viewed with responsibility. Due to the prevalence of mind altering compounds in almost all of the flora and fauna native to Lor the view on such substances is very relaxed among the people of the Matriarchy. The recognition of the dangers of intoxication however are well recognized within the Matriarchy and individuals are taught from an early age the responsibility that is required to protect both themselves and others discouraging both over use of recreational substances as well as avoiding taking actions that might cause harm both to the self and to others when impaired. | ||
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+ | === Digital Culture === | ||
+ | The Matriarchy has embraced the connectivity of electronic communications both as a means of staying in touch with friends and family when at a distance, as well as a means of sharing cultural, artistic, and general media. To this end the Matriarchy has several government owned, operated, moderated and regulated media networks through which the people of the Matriarchy communicate, | ||
===== Religion ===== | ===== Religion ===== | ||
- | The most prevalent aspect of lorath culture visible in almost every aspect of their life is the lorath | + | The most prevalent aspect of lorath culture visible in almost every aspect of their life is the lorath |
- | The religion | + | - **Faith in the Goddess** - This is the majority faith found within the Matriarchy, based on the worship of the Goddess that serves as an example of Lorath virtues such as wisdom, temperance, zeal, and justice. As a part of this faith a God figure exists, renounced as an entity of unchecked intelligence and trickery. This is the belief system has shaped the society of the Matriarchy, particularly that of the Fyunnen Caste, placing females in a dominant position. Futher this belief system is in part a reflection reflection of the behaviour of lorath women and men. Often women in Lorath |
+ | - **God Worshippers** - An inversion of the normal faith, the worship of the Lorath | ||
+ | - **Shamanistic Idealists** - These individuals do not follow a distinct religion, so much as follow practices which work in tandem with the primary faith. The Lmanel Caste is the primary adherent to this faith structure and use shamanistic teaching to guide their spiritual life, with such devotion as to produce the necessary subconscious ties between psychology and physiology to permit their shapeshifting. This faith observes | ||
+ | - **Hybrid Faith** - A distinctive portion of the Lorath people practice a balance of Goddess and God worship, while also incorporating shamanistic practices. These practitioners are often respected | ||
- | This is reflected largely | + | These religious practices all, to varying degrees, adhere to the two-deity duality featuring the Lorath Goddess and the Lorath God. The Goddess encourages cultivation, |
- | Inherent in this is a respect for those things created by the Goddess as well as a desire | + | Teachings of the faith typically follow |
- | Teachings typically follow | + | As a result of these core and near universal observances is an inherent respect for all things created by the Goddess as well as a desire |
- | It is important to note that unlike many cultures with religions, that the lorath are truly invested in their faith, and take great comfort and pleasure in religious practice. As such it is considered highly unusual and worrying when a lorath individual does not participate in lorath religious practices. This is most apparent | + | It is important to note that unlike many cultures with religions, that the lorath are truly invested in their faith, and take great comfort and pleasure in regular |
- | An additional consequence | + | This near omnipresence of religion in lorath life is a result of faith being a motivator for the end of the lorath |
+ | Due to this universal presence of faith within the lives of the lorath the existence of atheists is considered highly unusual and in many cases worrying to those who learn of it. This is most apparent in the lorath classification of atheism as a mental illness, one which is treated with care and kindness with provided social and government support, counselling, | ||
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+ | Within the Castes, Fyunnen are known for their functionally universal adherence to Goddess worship, Lmanel for their Shamanistic Beliefs, and the Occhestia while traditionally known for their God worshipping sects have in recent history tended more toward a balanced worship. The Tur' | ||
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+ | === Heresy === | ||
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+ | While atheism is tolerated within the Matriarchy and atheist individuals cared for by the Matriarchy government and populace, heresy is not. Heretics when discovered are typically reported to the government, the church or both. Upon such a report investigation is typically carried out by the Inquisition and if the claim of heresy is validated the guilty individuals are swiftly judged, often with death being a viable punishment. | ||
===== Castes ===== | ===== Castes ===== | ||
- | The castes | + | The Castes |
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+ | === Tur' | ||
+ | Fewest in number the Tur' | ||
- | === Turlista === | + | * For more information see: [[lorath_matriarchy: |
- | Fewest in number the Turlista exist somewhat apart from the Lorath populace as a whole intermingling | + | |
=== Fyunnen === | === Fyunnen === | ||
- | Being the warrior caste the Fyunnen maintain a structured lifestyle featuring regular regimented actions, reliable rote practices, and an appreciation for martial and tangible achievement. Among Fyunnen reliability and respect are highly sought as well as general practicality. | + | Being the warrior caste the Fyunnen maintain a structured lifestyle featuring regular regimented actions, reliable rote practices, and an appreciation for martial and tangible achievement. Among Fyunnen reliability and respect are highly sought as well as general practicality. The Fyunnen as a people are known to be the most direct among the Lorath preferring to address issues and speak their mind rather than couch their point of view in social niceties. This leads to the Fyunnen as a whole to prefer quick decisions and rapid action preferring to be actively working on a problem than discussing what to do. As a result the Fyunnen are known to at times be over eager in their actions, and stubborn in their methodology desiring to accomplish a task once it is started unless convinced that there is a more useful path to pursue. |
- | Direct. | + | * For more information see: [[lorath_matriarchy: |
=== Lmanel === | === Lmanel === | ||
- | The shaman caste is complex in function being broadly caretakers. The Lmanel oversee the relationship between the Lorath, the natural world, the Helashio, and the dead. Lmanel are most often spiritual guides and try to seek a balance in all things. | + | The shaman caste is complex in function, being broadly caretakers. The Lmanel oversee the relationship between the Lorath, the natural world, the Helashio, and the dead. Lmanel are most often spiritual guides and try to seek a balance in all things |
- | === Occhesta | + | * For more information see: [[lorath_matriarchy: |
- | The role of the Occhesta | + | |
+ | === Occhestia | ||
+ | The role of the Occhestia | ||
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+ | * For more information see: [[lorath_matriarchy: | ||
==== Names ==== | ==== Names ==== | ||
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===== Fashion ===== | ===== Fashion ===== | ||
+ | Traditional fashion within the Matriarchy is largely dependent upon the differing values and tastes of members of the three main Castes. As such the lorath are visibly have three distinct sets of fashion further divided between women and men giving the culture a visually identifiable marker for Caste, sex, and standing within society. | ||
- | Lotta stuff goes here. | + | For more information see: [[lorath_matriarchy: |
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===== Foreigners ===== | ===== Foreigners ===== | ||
- | Foreigners within lorath society are permitted to maintain their family habits, however, they are also encouraged to partake in civic involvement, | + | |
+ | The disposition of the lorath as a people tends to make their interactions with foreign species a politely cool one, at least officially. The most obvious side effect of this outlook is the lorath establishment of special economic exchange zones which are typically the only places in which those foreign to the matriarchy are explicitly permitted. While foreigners are not forbidden from venturing outside of these zones, those who do are not guaranteed fair treatment and any harm that comes to stray foreigners is typically of little concern to the lorath. | ||
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+ | The stance of polite disinterest in foreigners is, softened somewhat by those who choose to, and succeed in settling within the Matriarchy' | ||
Conversely foreigners who have taken steps to integrate fully within lorath culture, may earn a fondness and acceptance from the lorath as a people taking them in as 'one of their own.' This fondness includes those which have performed sufficient services to the Matriarchy to be granted a Lorath-Type body making the acceptance into the fold largely complete. | Conversely foreigners who have taken steps to integrate fully within lorath culture, may earn a fondness and acceptance from the lorath as a people taking them in as 'one of their own.' This fondness includes those which have performed sufficient services to the Matriarchy to be granted a Lorath-Type body making the acceptance into the fold largely complete. | ||
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+ | === Humans === | ||
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+ | The view of the Lorath on humanity is split between those who are part of the Matriarchy and those who exist outside of it. For those who live within the Matriarchy most are viewed as companions with bonds forged in mutual trials earning respect amongst the majority of the Lorath. Foreign humans however have minimal value to the Matriarchy, typically viewed as clever animals at best making them cheap commodities to be traded in, exploited, or disposed of as needed. | ||
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+ | Beyond this the Matriarchy has adopted its own flavor of slang referring to the differing human ' | ||
+ | ===== Servants and Slaves ===== | ||
+ | The Matriarchy holds to a long tradition of indentured service and slavery with a history that stretches into their history long before their exile underground. After reclaiming the surface from the Helashio Tribes, the Matriarchy rather than exterminating their age old enemy instead bound them in a debt of service taking the helashio as servants providing a stability that the Helashio Tribes had never previously known. | ||
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+ | To manage the cultural debt of the helashio, the Matariarchy maintains a branch of government dedicated to the registration and monitoring of servants and slaves employed or owned by the citizens of the Matriarchy ensuring the health and productivity of those in service be they indentured, willing, or taken. | ||
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+ | Beyond domestic practices the Matriarchy practices slavery among foreign bodies, acquiring individuals both for personal acquisition or for sale to the Matriarchy' | ||
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+ | * For more information see: [[lorath_matriarchy: | ||
===== OOC Notes ===== | ===== OOC Notes ===== | ||
Here if needed. | Here if needed. |