Irund
The land where the skies sing
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The Kingdom
The castle lies on the largest mountain (Mount Ivalle), and obviously the largest structure among them.
This is where the royal family lives, but they also have smaller houses compartments for the labor units, such as maids, guards, etc. Close by would be the messenger tower, which most people visit sooner or later, as this is where they can send mail, no matter where it is, as long as it is with allies; unless you pay just a tad more, someone craftier can probably get that delivery done even in forbidden places.
As for the rest of the land, the land basically goes from highest to lowest class the further south you go. While no one is really poor there, it's more job based. Towards the middle is your more business or trade people, with cafes, eateries, or again, messengers perhaps. Even people working with the kingdom.
The southmost area towards the plains is primarily the more labor based jobs, like farming and such.
Terrain and Resources
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The land is huge, and surrounded by water, under technical terms it'd be called an island.
The levels rise and drop at random, hills and small mountains scattering the place, apart from the southmost area, where they have some plains. The further north you head, you'll eventually hit the most treasured area of the land, and also the place where their castle lies, it is the largest mountain in Irund.
Surrounding Irund is small beaches or cliffs, the only way on or off the island is by flight or the huge bridge they built on the southmost side, connecting to the bigger Kingdoms.
They have scattered trees just about everywhere, but also three individual forests, though only one is notably big. These forests have survived due to the adaptation in certain specimen of trees, though upon a closer glance one may noticed some are a bit charred. Somehow, they do have a abundance in herbs however, used in their medicine or dishes.
As for the weather, it's always storming, there is almost never a sunny day among them. However, they get rain quite frequently, and the occasional rough wind storm (tornadoes, etc).
Despite this, whether it is hot or cold varies, and pretty much matches our general weather from Spring to Winter, except with constant lightning, frequent rain, and no snow.
The wildlife there mostly consists of smaller species, especially in muskedines or rodents, making them also the more favorable pets. While there are also dogs and cats, they just aren't quite as popular or abundant. There are many reptiles as well.
However, there more food based animals, like cows and chickens, but they received those from other areas.
Normalities
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• Clothing
Small, tight,and light, clothing among the Irundese is generally never much.
This is all because of their abilities require more freedom, which heavy or ore more clothing prevents. As you know, they can fly, and if you've got elemental powers you may even be able to travel by lightning.
Boys will commonly just wear something over the groin, but sometimes they are flashier and wear extra pieces, like perhaps drapery, arm-wear, ankle bracelets, or even head-gear. Girls are identical, but often keep something tight over their breasts, of course. Even there none of them are usually ever busty, it is quite obvious why to keep them in place.
However, when not needing to fly or go anywhere, they usually go topless. This is normal for them.
The only true separation from the boy and girl clothing is usually the colors or style of the clothing, more masculine and feminine.
Tattoos are also something some of them tend to enjoy.
• Features
They aren't really compared to others, generally light. Their skin is usually light, with pointed ears and a big set of wings and a tail. Their hair can range from bleach blonde to black, though, while the black/grey can be in many hues, the blonde really only comes in light tones (bleach/platinum).
• Gender
In Irund, guys are the more looked up to gender, and it all comes from a simple reason. Less chest made flight easier for them, and without any pregnancy, they were always able to work and go out. Plus, in general they seem to have that heroic look everyone is fond of about them. Though, the men generally aren't even bulky or muscular, they're actually agile, sometimes tall, and light. Other areas think they look a bit feminine on some cases.
This however, does not make the women less valuable, just more sheltered and watched over. They frequently end up with the more at-home jobs and work, while the men traveled. But thanks to some fixations made years back, girls have been spreading their wings and traveling further than they used to. They are shorter than the guys of course, light, and quick.
• Sexuality
Heterosexuality is the most common sexuality in Irund, so of course most of them happen to be it.
But, they don't really mind homosexuality. In fact, it's perfectly allowed there. Though, usually it's two males that usually want to be together. Two females is a rare occurrence.
•Family
In Irund, families are generally a bit small, and most don't usually have beyond two kids. However, if the wife decides to move in with the husband and his family, it may seem otherwise. Though in most cases, they move out and start a new home. Because of this, the population rate is rather low.
• Behavior
While everyone has their own personalities that make them different and react in a way that may not relate to another, this just happens to be more common things.
With People:
Among themselves, the Irundese are quite the humorous lot, and treat each other rather fondly, pranking, teasing, and tricking is a normal thing. Though, they also like to stick to their own groups if possible, since they can be quite solitary.
Among new people, they might be rude, demanding, quiet, or just shut them out as much as possible. They value their relationships, and making one with them is hard, they lack trust in strangers.
Interactions:
Among themselves, they can be a bit touchy or intrusive when it comes to personal space.
It's considered a sweet thing there, and shows the effort you put into seeing the other person. But again, this usually isn't around new people, depending on the occasion. If it's important, they're more willing.
Upon greeting, they will actually rub their face upon the other persons. It's usually a more loving or friendly gesture though, with more familiar people. It sometimes includes a little kiss if they feel like it.
When leaving, generally you'll get a kiss to the forehead.
But on a more broad note, hugging, cuddling, or getting close to each other is quite normal to them, it's a display of trust, and for some it makes them feel safe.
Religion and Customs
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The Irundese believe in three goddesses, Ibba, Irri, and Immi.
It was said that they created the whole world to fill in the lonely void within them, but soon everyone forgot of them, so they ran off to a island to be alone, but the urge took over them to try one last time, to create a new life, one that would uphold and protect their belief, and remember them forever. A young boy was created, one of a new race, graced with wings, so he could fly above all. He was named Ivan. Born to the land, he too kept it protected, and safe, living happily with his mothers.
Every year, they celebrate the day the goddesses first arrived, and the birthday of the hero, Ivan.Of course, they pray, usually for good things to happen.
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The Heir
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The heir has always been tied to the story of their belief. It is said they are the blood relatives to the young hero, which is why their family has made sure to never stop continuing their line. There has never been a female recorded that actually took over the kingdom except for now, with the new heir, Itsuri.
As every heir known has had issues with producing an heir, it's only normal that she's an only child, no siblings to speak of.
Her birth was quite normal, she was a small healthy baby. Though, now that she's grown a bit, her true colors are now arising, personality and all. Despite most of the normal people not being very tall, she is actually shorter than even the common size, but no one makes a note of it, to avoid making her upset. She's rather harsh, stubborn, rude, and can be very demanding of others. With a love for causing trouble, she can be quite mischievous as well, loving to pick and tease at people sometimes. However, she can be nice, sweet, and even loving, but it has it's limits. To those close enough she can be a bit clingy.
Rather than addressing them as 'prince' or 'princess', the royals are usually addressed by 'lord' or 'lady.
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