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Everyone in the Empire knows that the Gods, the Giants and Nymphs of legend, and the Saints, reincarnate and walk among us in various guises. Some of the customs derive from this. | Everyone in the Empire knows that the Gods, the Giants and Nymphs of legend, and the Saints, reincarnate and walk among us in various guises. Some of the customs derive from this. | ||
− | *''' | + | *'''Giftstones''' It is customary, when meeting a stranger for the first time, to exchange ''Giftstones'' or ''Godstones''. A stranger could be a reincarnated god, and it would be unwise to cross a god. Therefore, citizens carry with them stones, usually of varying worth, to be exchanged according to the stranger met. In some circles, semi-precious or even gem stones are used. In others, carved and smoothed wooden 'pebbles' may be gifted, as a sign of the gifter's humility. |
− | + | *'''Hospitality''' Again, a stranger knocking at your door may be a god, so it is customary to give hospitality to anyone who comes seeking it. | |
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