Denneia

The Denneians are a sea fairing people that inhabit the coastlines of Cidies and Mitter. The Denneia are known throughout Ortia by virtue of their extensive sea trade networks, their artistic prowess and their excellent ships. The arts are actually considered a great virtue to the Denneia. Denneians have strong elemental heritage.

Denneian Traits
Denneia humans are known for their far-reaching trade network and arts and have the following traits.

Ability score increase:

Denneia characters Increase four separate ability scores of their choice by one.

Age:

The Denneia reach adulthood in their late teens and live for a little under a century.

Size:

Denneia characters are between 5 and 6 and a half feet tall and their size is medium.

Speed:

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Skills:

Denneia characters gain proficiency in the persuasion skill and one type of artisan tools or one musical instrument of their choice.

Natural artists:

Denneia characters gain an advantage on any ability role to create or identify pieces of art, literature or theatre.

Languages:

You know Dennorian and two more languages of your choice.

Male names
Bala, Atiran, Anutar, Hara, Kava, Atidam, Ativan, Bahami, Aram, Devala, Isugan, Asun, Esagim, Aron, Megara, Ebun, Ilim, Enmeluak, Alapip, Edoral,

Female names
Madha, Bindyu, Saga, Bhani, Citri, Beta, Alan, Shula, Dipa, Ananth, Ninki, Nanna, Ninga, Arum, Ninhub, Suna, Nisag, Allag, Nisab, Ninduk.

Dakkir
An ancient Kingdom in decline but but experimenting with Democracy. They once They Once controlled the east half of Cides.

Notable places:Al-Malor, Besh-Malor,

Manjahl
Notable places: Assam, Barishal, Gwadar, Haryana

Runndar
Notable Places: Vashar

Vidhari
Notable Places: Bhan, Dhalra, Mishra, Shukk

Culture
The Denneia people put special emphasis on the arts. Painting, sculpture, poetry, music, theatre, the denneians live and breath and the amphitheatre holds the same importance as the temple. Theatre and music are for everyone, even surfs on the docs will be performing daily the latest political satyre. On the other side of the coin, phisical mediums like painting and stone sculpure tend to be more for the upper class and for the temples. The temples in Denneian culture are a sight to behold. Elaborately carved scense of anguish and heroism adorn every wall. Paintings of abstract emotion and pristine realism are displayed in prominence.

Dennorian is by far the most well-known language on Ortia. This is due to lucky circumstances. Denneia is located in the middle of all the other cultures. Furthermore the Denneian coastal and seafaring nature meant that they could become successful traders. Denneian currently maintains a monopoly on trade because Denneian merchants are the best at it. Without trying they will bully out competitors by offering lower prices, quicker deliveries and better quality goods. This has made Denneia a very rich land dispute not having too many exports aside from the products of alchemy. Alchemy as a science was developed in Denneia and not many outside of these lands are proficient in it.

The Denneian Military relies on two things, Cavalry and supporting archery. This comes from a long tradition of fighting in the desert. They have honed their style of battle beyond any other.

People of Denneia, because of their tradition of liberal arts, have a tenuous relationship with the truth. Hyperbole, Flowery language, and fiction is just part of conversation to a Denneian. Though this creates some conflict, most Denneians learn to communicate directly with people of other traditions. Some however use deceit as their weapon and cultural norms as a shield.

Religion
The religion of Denneia consists of a trinity of Gods. a god of the heavens, Thumenneus, a god of the underworld, Tsangor, and a god of the land, Zar. The number three is hugely important within the religious tradition. The three gods represent the three states of being and the three Planes of existence. The primary way to perform worship offerings of artistic expression. This primarily takes the form of choral singing, not everyone is a composer but participating in performance is the next best thing. The churches and monasteries are a riot of colour and artistic expression. Many artists donate pieces and many more are purchased on behalf of the church.

Funeral customs
The Denneian funeral will always incorporate a boat of some sort. In most regions, the body is placed in a simple sailing ship with some coins and supplies then pushed off into the ocean, letting the wind take it where it may. The ships are either fashioned in a way that they will slowly sink or set ablaze in the water. In the more inland reageions the ships are buried.