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The Andúril Culture

Common Names

Male Names

Tarulien
Anírion
Onténe
Onúrion
Onimangtu
Ungimonpa
Urbiling
Ergelung
Garirion
Karathien

Female Names

Ilguroma
Teluthriel
Kelethriel
Ortaruna
Alluim
Elumwa
Olemwe
Dolothriel
Entimiel
Urtelona

Family Names

Beachcrown
Dawnsong
Greenwatcher
Bluebell
Windgrove
Windbell
Duskblossom
Windrunner
Summerbell
Whiteguard

Country Names

Alniel
Almerion
Irniel
Unílion
Andíne
Olmelion
Urmirion
Olkilon
Orkulen
Aninumke

Town Names

Emonginpa
Elmiel
Indáril
Endúril
Karithion
Armerion
Iromdur
Onérion
Umimongqi
Daruthion

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by age. Religious leaders are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those born into a certain social class.

Religion

This religion has a single all-powerful god. Their gatherings happen weekly at the church and feature worship, community service, and food/drink. Followers gather in mosques for spontaneous sharing.

Taboos

Wearing shoes on a bed or table is against the will of the gods.

Discussing sex in public is against the will of the gods.

Failing to offer a seat to an elder or pregnant woman is believed to bring misfortune.

Sitting in a higher chair than someone of higher status is punishable by law.

Greetings

A hug and kiss on each cheek is common among friends and family. In formal situations, a handshake is more appropriate.

Meals

Certain dishes are believed to have specific health or medicinal benefits, and are consumed for this reason.

Design

Stylized images of heroes and religious figures are a hallmark of the local design aesthetic.

Music

Andúril music has a single rhythm with a very slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It frequently has a simple melody with a low pitch in a F chromatic key. Usually, it has a reedy timbre.