Welcome to this small encyclopedia of Wake, where we collect all cultural informations about the aluris and their world
If you have problems to understand specific terms, just look them up in the Glossary
If you have problems to understand specific terms, just look them up in the Glossary
Lifestyle & Culture
✦ Social Role ✦ Aluris are very intelligent and social. They think on a similar level as human beings, and are able to create complex relationships and show many emotions. Through their anatomy, they have a huge array of choices to express emotions with their body language, which makes them a very emotional species as well.
Through culture and magic, which can be found in Wake, Aluris are very spiritual. They grew up with all the legends and strongly believe in these happenings, which is why they also are very careful towards others. Its common that they know the Dirge of Wake. Young aluris have to learn it, so they usually hum this song . It´s very common for Aluris to be talented in art (music, drawing, etc.). Art his highly respected there. ✦ Religion ✦There is actually only one Religion, "The Dirge of Wake", which describes the different roles which need to exist to keep the whole world of Wake stable. It's not really a Religion, because it´s a fact which happens in the world and not some institutional belief. That´s why there isn´t any church at all, and every Aluri has their very own way to express their beliefs and followership in Wake and Loke, and all have their own concept. Some agree of Wake's eternal sleep, others want to rescue her or even kill her. There are also rumors about Aluris who criticize Wake and Loke for killing their own offspring. It's totally up to you and the character of your Aluri how they feel about the whole legend.
✦ Jobs ✦Because of their high intelligence Aluris have many different classes and you are free to choose from those you like. You can choose anything from a soldier to a cook, and everything in between.
✦ Clothing & Hygiene ✦All Aluris can wear any kind of fabric, especially the ones who lives in cities tend wear clothes. Usually clothes are practical, particularly for Worker Aluris. They wear pouches and pockets, because they love to gather different materials or things they need for work. Even their sleeves can be used as item storage as well, they always need more storage space.
Usually Aluris carry a special token or accessory they get when they´re reached their adulthood and discover their gemme. It can be anything from a necklace with a gemstone or just a tiny box with something related to their gemme. They like to swim and bathe, and are pretty good swimmers. Because of their sensitive nose, they prefer natural and light smells. |
✦ Relationships ✦They are able to form relationships with the same complexity as humans do. From complex friendships to families, there are many different kinds of attractions and relationships that can be found in the aluri society. In fact, that they don´t know the concept of a gender at all as there are actually no role models as we know them. But there are some stereotypes regarding their classes! Aluris who join Wrens Soldiers usually very passionate and strong. However, if you would like to give your Aluri a gender because it makes it easier for you to handle your character, you´re welcome to do so! There isn´t a real reproductive drive, but they do look for deep emotional relationships with others.
✦ Communication and Language ✦Aluris have their own language and a much more complex body language than humans. But they´re also able to talk like humans because of their vocal cords and their tongue. They have fully developed vocal cords for communication and also love to sing. They have many poems, songs and are able to imitade many sounds. That's why they also tend to keep birds as pet.
✦ Technology ✦ TBA
✦ Housing and Architecture ✦Through their magic and their hands, they are capable of creating complex buildings and artistic architecture where they use all kinds off materials, ranging from rocks and marble to wood and even metals.
✦ Lokes Swirl✦The swirl is a very widespreaded symbol which can be found everywhere on Wake, being found on natural structures and even on Aluris bodies, like in their horns or fur structure. They also use it for their buildings and clothes and love the swirl pattern.
✦ Festivals ✦These festivals are nationally known festivals in the Aluri community. However, there are rumors of an island behind the mists of the romaning ocean, where an mysterious creature called "The Baron" lives. This creature collects wonderous festivals in the whole world, and even in other dimensions, and bring all kinds of blessings and magical gifts to Wake.
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