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The Dermoon Culture

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Organization

In this culture, power is determined by religious affiliation. Craftsmen are most highly regarded. Men are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through political connections.

Religion

This religion is shamanistic. They come together every Sunday for a time of worship. At temples, believers come together to seek guidance and wisdom from an oracle through teachings and discussions.

Taboos

Not standing when a respected person enters the room is a violation of ancestral traditions.

Questioning figures of authority is seen as sacrilegious.

Dancing in public is forbidden.

Eating human flesh is associated with witchcraft and sorcery.

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

There are specific dishes or meals that are associated with important life events, such as weddings or funerals.

Design

Intricate geometric patterns are a hallmark of the local design aesthetic.

Music

Dermoon music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is very quiet, with no harmony. It commonly has a complex melody with a low pitch in a F major key. Usually, it has a twangy timbre.