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The Cethoec Culture

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Organization

In this culture, power is distributed evenly among all individuals. Religious leaders are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible through wealth accumulation.

Religion

This religion is monotheistic. Their gatherings happen annually at the chapel and feature reflection, food and drink, and food/drink. At shrines, zealots come together to seek guidance and wisdom from a wise elder through ritual music.

Taboos

Failing to cover one's mouth while coughing or sneezing is a violation of sacred laws.

Speaking ill of authority figures is highly offensive.

Mentioning the dead is punishable by law.

Showing disrespect to elders is a violation of ancestral traditions.

Not offering condolences to someone who has experienced a loss is a sign of moral degeneracy.

Greetings

People show respect by kissing the hands of the person they are greeting. This is often done when greeting older people or those of higher social status.

Meals

Food is often preserved or fermented to allow for long-term storage and to add unique flavors and textures.

Design

Floral patterns are a hallmark of the local design aesthetic.

Music

Cethoec music has a single rhythm with a slow beat. It is very loud, with no harmony. It often has a wandering melody with a low pitch in a A minor key. Usually, it has a hollow timbre.