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The Kölme Culture

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Organization

In this culture, power is determined by magical ability. Merchants are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through religious conversion.

Religion

This religion is shamanistic. Their gatherings occur quarterly, bringing pilgrims together for worship. At chapels, devotees come together to seek guidance and wisdom from a minister through guided meditation.

Taboos

A gift of red fruit is associated with evil spirits.

Failing to cover one's mouth while yawning is seen as a form of blasphemy.

Sitting in a higher chair than someone of higher status is seen as unclean.

Talking about death is seen as unclean.

Not washing hands before eating is a violation of sacred laws.

Greetings

A formal greeting involves a deep bow from the waist, with the head touching the floor. This greeting is used for people of much higher status, like a king or queen.

Meals

A common custom to welcome a new person to a community is to serve them a special dish at a meal in their honor.

Design

Squares and right angles are used in ceremonial and festive contexts.

Music

Kölme music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It often has a focused melody with a medium pitch in a G pentatonic major key. Usually, it has a full timbre.