Culture
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The people of northern Lindonarlin tend to be dark haired, rough skinned and have either brown or green eyes. This is the original traits of the Tamer, ancestors of the modern day people of Lindonarlin. They tend to keep the old ways of the days when the Wykan Kings ruled. They value family loyalty and wish to keep to their own. They do not desire to engage in the affairs of others and strive for the good of their individual societies. The people of the mountainous regions of Lindonarlin and primarily in the province of Ralein are the most concentrated of Wykans.
The people of the southern provinces tend to be fair skinned with light brown or blonde hair with gray or blue eyes. . This is due to the coming of the missionaries and the places they primarily settled. These people generally strive to help, valuing family and service to others. Most of the pure line of the missionaries reside along the coastal areas and in the province of Talsande. These are the most dedicated of Encris and are members of the Encrissan Church.
The people of Lindonarlin as a whole value family, self sacrifice through service to others, traditions, loyalty to the Realm and are known for keeping their oaths. Any crime brings not only shame to the individual but to his family as well. Money is not a playing part in one's life, merely a reward for service rendered. The people rather strive to seek a career or duty that they can better serve the Realm and honor their family, not which makes the most money.
The people are split into two classes, Nobles and the People. Nobles are born into their class but it is not unheard of for one to raise his family to nobility through some great service.
The people also value physical aspects. An athlete that is exemplarary in a sport or fighter who is exceptional in a skill are looked on as idols. Sports most liked in Lindonarlin are wrestling, fencing, boxing, football for it's sometimes brutal contact, and weightlifting. The people of the Realm are sometimes considered militaristic but that is due to the fact that throughout the history of the nation, they have been faced with war. Each generation has known some conflict or another, either a threat to their own land or that of another's.
Arts are valued such as paintings, acting and music. All forms of music are enjoyed throughout the Realm. History as well is cherished, it is expected that each person have at least a basic knowledge of their family and nation's past.
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