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The Orkiran Culture

Common Names

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by popularity or public opinion. Warriors are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those who are members of a certain secret society.

Religion

This religion centers around shamans who interact with the spirit world. Every Wednesday they gather for ritual, followed by food and drink. At temples, believers come together to seek guidance and wisdom from a spiritual guide through structured recitation.

Taboos

Refusing to participate in a religious ritual is strictly forbidden.

Not covering one's head in public is highly offensive.

Not standing when a respected person enters the room is considered a sign of weakness.

Greetings

Formal situations require the lesser person to kneel. If the status difference is slight, it is only kneeling on one knee. If the status difference is great, the lesser person must prostrate themselves. In informal situations, simple nodding the head is acceptable.

Meals

Certain dishes or ingredients are believed to enhance or suppress specific emotions, and are consumed accordingly.

Design

Maximalist designs are created using traditional techniques.

Music

Orkiran music has a single rhythm with a very fast beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It frequently has a chaotic melody with a medium pitch in a F minor key. Usually, it has a bright timbre.