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The Goelminoen Culture

Common Names

Male Names

Glúin
Thulin
Komli
Slirin
Therin
Gláin
Bonli
Denli
Qwolin
Tholin

Female Names

Zlilina
Pamlima
Dofura
Gamlina
Gefira
Qwulina
Barinu
Qirino
Burimo
Dorino

Family Names

Stonehammer
Firechin
Broadchin
Jadehammer
Copperbrewer
Stonefall
Broadmountain
Fireriver
Rockbrewer
Stonehill

Country Names

Iléria
Laduccia
Laleccia
Ingiladha
Niraria
Tolalia
Derilia
Leruria
Renuccia
Anoelada

Town Names

White Valley
Grey Rock
Purpledelve
Irondelve
Greyhold
Deep Peak
Brass Hold
Yellow Barrow
Deepcliff
Dark Barrow

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by a merit-based system. Intellectuals are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through wealth accumulation.

Religion

This religion has several gods. Thilin is the King of the Gods. Regular gatherings happen daily. Join worshippers at temples for teachings and discussions and fellowship with a guru.

Taboos

Not making eye contact during a conversation is an offense against the natural order.

Failing to offer a seat to an elder or pregnant woman is considered an act of treachery.

Intermarrying with other races is considered an act of treachery.

Wasting food is a violation of cultural norms.

Greetings

People touch the palms of their hands and then their foreheads when greeting. The gesture is meant to symbolize that the person is offering their thoughts and heart to the other person.

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

Images of weather events are considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

Music

Goelminoen music has a cross-rhythm with a slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It often has focused melodies with a low pitch in a E major key. Usually, it has a gritty timbre.