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The Zhosur Archipelago is a collection of islands spanning the inner sea from to the south of [[Thelonis]] to the north of [[Aertepia]] and [[Caulis]], and is named for the two largest island kingdoms, [[Zho]] and [[Sur]]. (The area is known to the people of [[Molenor]] as ''Gad Ho'Kari''--the "Gate of the Inner Sea.") The Archipelago is made up of roughly 29 inhabited islands, and dozens of smaller, sparsely populated or uninhabited ones. The waters of the region are rife with piracy and war. | The Zhosur Archipelago is a collection of islands spanning the inner sea from to the south of [[Thelonis]] to the north of [[Aertepia]] and [[Caulis]], and is named for the two largest island kingdoms, [[Zho]] and [[Sur]]. (The area is known to the people of [[Molenor]] as ''Gad Ho'Kari''--the "Gate of the Inner Sea.") The Archipelago is made up of roughly 29 inhabited islands, and dozens of smaller, sparsely populated or uninhabited ones. The waters of the region are rife with piracy and war. | ||
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| − | + | ===People and Culture=== | |
The people of the region are known collectively as Zhosuran, though the inhabitants of each island consider it bad manners (and, in some cases, insulting) to refer to them as such. They are more properly called by their individual cultural names: Zhotian, Surese, Solalusan, Ilyean, Semmar, Saxitican, Yshyi'i, Chelese, etc. They are--by and large-- small and slender. Men average 5'5" and women average 5'2". Skin color runs the gamut from pale in the north, to olive and light brown in the south. Hair is generally curly and dark brown or black. Eyes are olive-shaped and predominantly brown and green, and noses are typically wide and flat. | The people of the region are known collectively as Zhosuran, though the inhabitants of each island consider it bad manners (and, in some cases, insulting) to refer to them as such. They are more properly called by their individual cultural names: Zhotian, Surese, Solalusan, Ilyean, Semmar, Saxitican, Yshyi'i, Chelese, etc. They are--by and large-- small and slender. Men average 5'5" and women average 5'2". Skin color runs the gamut from pale in the north, to olive and light brown in the south. Hair is generally curly and dark brown or black. Eyes are olive-shaped and predominantly brown and green, and noses are typically wide and flat. | ||
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| − | + | ===Hair Styles=== | |
Both men and women of Zhosur take great pride in their appearance. Dirty clothes, unkempt hair, etc. are considered shameful. Men of Zhosur keep their hair short and neatly trimmed. They also prefer to grow beards out once they are married. Women wear their hair long and in simple braids, or covered with colorful head scarves known as ''jisani''. | Both men and women of Zhosur take great pride in their appearance. Dirty clothes, unkempt hair, etc. are considered shameful. Men of Zhosur keep their hair short and neatly trimmed. They also prefer to grow beards out once they are married. Women wear their hair long and in simple braids, or covered with colorful head scarves known as ''jisani''. | ||
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| − | + | ===Language=== | |
Each island in the region has its own distinct language. However, the sailors of the region have developed a pidgin language--''Zosu''--over the centuries, and this is known on virtually all the islands (even by non-sailors). Sailors and traders on the larger islands are often able to speak and/or understand most of the major languages of the mainland (Sarmanian, Aertepian, Caulisian, Molenorian, etc.) as well as Ilkaran. | Each island in the region has its own distinct language. However, the sailors of the region have developed a pidgin language--''Zosu''--over the centuries, and this is known on virtually all the islands (even by non-sailors). Sailors and traders on the larger islands are often able to speak and/or understand most of the major languages of the mainland (Sarmanian, Aertepian, Caulisian, Molenorian, etc.) as well as Ilkaran. | ||
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| − | + | ===Sports and Leisure=== | |
Not surprisingly, many Zhosuran sports are water-related, such as boat racing, swimming, and diving. Most Zhosurans (men and women) learn to swim at a very early age, and enjoy being in and around the water. They are a competitive people by nature, and like to engage in one-upmanship at every opportunity. | Not surprisingly, many Zhosuran sports are water-related, such as boat racing, swimming, and diving. Most Zhosurans (men and women) learn to swim at a very early age, and enjoy being in and around the water. They are a competitive people by nature, and like to engage in one-upmanship at every opportunity. | ||
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| − | + | ===Domesticated Crops=== | |
Hazel nuts, Dates, Turnips, Apples, Lime, Carrots. | Hazel nuts, Dates, Turnips, Apples, Lime, Carrots. | ||
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| − | + | ===Common Herbs and Spices=== | |
Oregano, cloves, and coriander. | Oregano, cloves, and coriander. | ||
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| − | + | ===Domesticated animals=== | |
Oxen, Sheep, Goat, Dog, Cat, Duck | Oxen, Sheep, Goat, Dog, Cat, Duck | ||
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| − | + | ===Naming conventions=== | |
Zhosurans tend to eschew family names, and often refer to individuals by their given name and place of birth (e.g. [Name] of [Island] : Xartiles of Kimari ''or'' Phoalusa of Zheil). | Zhosurans tend to eschew family names, and often refer to individuals by their given name and place of birth (e.g. [Name] of [Island] : Xartiles of Kimari ''or'' Phoalusa of Zheil). | ||
