Nephtys' Isles
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Though there are some differences between the four villages, they share many cultural similarities. The culture of Nephtys' Isles is loosely based on ancient Greek culture. Most of the villages value knowledge and learning highly, as well as appreciate the arts, Corsynth perhaps being the exception. | Though there are some differences between the four villages, they share many cultural similarities. The culture of Nephtys' Isles is loosely based on ancient Greek culture. Most of the villages value knowledge and learning highly, as well as appreciate the arts, Corsynth perhaps being the exception. | ||
| - | Because of the mild climate, clothing is loose and simple, being as ancient Greek clothing from out world. The different articles of clothing can be seen in the picture to the left. | + | Because of the mild climate, clothing is loose and simple, being as ancient Greek clothing from out world. The different articles of clothing can be seen in the picture to the left. All four articles are rather versatile and can be used in different ways, the chiton being the most basic garment, and the others serving as a cloak over a chiton or as individual garments. |
| - | The humans and wingers get along better here than anywhere else near the continent; the island of Corsynth being respected as a fully fledged member of the nation of The Islands. | + | The humans and wingers get along better here than anywhere else near the continent; the island of Corsynth being respected as a fully fledged member of the nation of The Islands. Interacial marriages are very rare, but not unheard of, and they don't hold particularly high negative stigma; their rarity may be because the two races cannot succesfully have offspring together. Bisexuality is the norm among youth, with heterosexuality becoming expected in adulthood. However, homosexuality is not frowned upon. |
| - | Overall, the culture here is very layed back,. | + | Overall, the culture here is very layed back. There is seldom crime or conflict, so life is very peaceful. The people here mostly simply try to get through the day by fishing, herding sheep and goat, and growing crops - especially olives and grapes. However, The Islands are a very dangerous place, full of monsters, so stepping out into the forests and traveling alone at sea can be a deadly mistake. |
== Geography== | == Geography== | ||
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Nephtys' Isles
Nephtys' Isles are are several islands in the Netherose Sea. They're called Nephtys' Isles because the gigantic turtle Nephtys chooses this sea as her home, and she and her kin protect these islands. Sometimes they're just simply referred to as 'The Isles'.
Most of the islands are uninhabitable by humans, and most of them are nothing but rocky resource-less dots in the sea. Indeed the Netherose Sea is known to be nearly impossible for large ships to maneuver, due to the many hidden rocks and sand bars, not to mention sea monsters.
Nephtys
see main artcile Nephtys
History
Nephtys' Isles have been independent ever since ridding themselves of the presence of the Night Blood Vampires in Pre-Solis 2. When the Gramm Empire was formed in Solis 0, the isles managed to remain independent through diplomacy.
The citizens of The Isles are known for their courage in battle, though in actuality they have not participated as a nation in any wars since the fairly insignificant civil war in Solis 320.
Though all of the islands consider themselves one nation, each of the four villages is autonomous of the others, and each has their own system of government. Culturally however, they are all very similar.
The four villages of Nephtys are Pyrsis, Aoros, Corsynth, and Nephtys' Back.
General Culture
Though there are some differences between the four villages, they share many cultural similarities. The culture of Nephtys' Isles is loosely based on ancient Greek culture. Most of the villages value knowledge and learning highly, as well as appreciate the arts, Corsynth perhaps being the exception.
Because of the mild climate, clothing is loose and simple, being as ancient Greek clothing from out world. The different articles of clothing can be seen in the picture to the left. All four articles are rather versatile and can be used in different ways, the chiton being the most basic garment, and the others serving as a cloak over a chiton or as individual garments.
The humans and wingers get along better here than anywhere else near the continent; the island of Corsynth being respected as a fully fledged member of the nation of The Islands. Interacial marriages are very rare, but not unheard of, and they don't hold particularly high negative stigma; their rarity may be because the two races cannot succesfully have offspring together. Bisexuality is the norm among youth, with heterosexuality becoming expected in adulthood. However, homosexuality is not frowned upon.
Overall, the culture here is very layed back. There is seldom crime or conflict, so life is very peaceful. The people here mostly simply try to get through the day by fishing, herding sheep and goat, and growing crops - especially olives and grapes. However, The Islands are a very dangerous place, full of monsters, so stepping out into the forests and traveling alone at sea can be a deadly mistake.
Geography
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