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title: Half-Beast Cultures
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description:
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published: true
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date: 2023-11-07T16:21:35.920Z
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tags: game-master
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editor: ckeditor
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dateCreated: 2023-08-28T15:00:13.378Z
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<p>asd</p>
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<li>Shifter tribes tend to prefer being called by their tribe name instead of half-beast, similar to how one can be called a “marcandrian”. Though, since Marcandrians have no clue how to tell them apart, and have little knowledge about any of the tribenames, this notion is rather impossible for marcanrians to comply with.</li>
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<li>Whose faith is represented by the Twin Moons, have a cyclical nature that appears to be influenced by said moons, where they tend to be more on-edge and short-fused while Luura is eclipsing Seni, and more patient when Seni is eclipsing Luura.</li>
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<p>Aspects of their culture:</p>
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<li>Blood feuds</li>
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<li>Cares deeply about bloodlines, and keeping their bloodline pure (i.e. no copulating with other tribes or races). This notion has in roots in wanting their bloodline to remain strong, in order to have better chances of surviving in the Highlands.</li>
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<li>Has a reverence for one's elders</li>
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<li>Their faith centers around <i>The Lady of Silver</i> and the <i>Beastlord, </i>represented by the Twin Moons—Seni and Luura</li>
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<li>See <a href="/HBW/Items/Miscellaneous/Moonstone_Necklace">(I-MC030) Moonstone Necklace</a></li>
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</ul>
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<p>What's written about them under Sub-cultures for Marcandria:</p>
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<p>Among the Highlander minority, a relatively populous racial subgroup is the so-called <strong>half-beasts</strong>. This term carries derogatory connotations, used to describe a race with humanoid appearances and subtle bestial features. They are notable within the Highlander minority, as they comprise the largest minority group originating from the Highlands in Marcandria. Their prominence also arises from having noticeable cultural tensions with Marcandrian society. The half-beast population does not stem from a single community; instead, it consists of numerous small tribes and clans. Due to their distinctive appearances, all half-beasts from the Highlands are often grouped together by other Marcandrians. This grouping causes complications when formerly adversarial half-beast clans find themselves living in the same Marcandrian settlements. Half-beast tribes adhere to the practice of blood feuds, resulting in long-standing animosities with other half-beast clans now coexisting in Marcandrian settlements. These feuds occasionally escalate into violence, even within Marcandrian society. Although only a small minority engages in such behavior within Marcandrian settlements, this behavior can be mistakenly extrapolated to all half-beasts living in Marcandria.</p>
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<p>The half-beasts' emphasis on bloodlines adds to the cultural divide. Their tradition dictates no intermingling with other clans or races in order to keep their bloodline pure, implying that rights and status are determined solely by one's bloodline. This stance contradicts the Marcandrian meritocratic view, serving as a point of contention between the two groups. The older generations of half-beasts, particularly those born in the Highlands, hold stronger convictions about maintaining pure bloodlines than the younger generations. This discrepancy is particularly evident among younger half-beasts born in Marcandria, who are unfamiliar with life in the Highlands and may struggle to comprehend the elders' perspectives. However, due to the cultural reverence for older generations in the half-beast community, it remains an expectation for younger members to adhere to their guidance.</p>
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<p>Another aspect that puzzles Marcandrians is the half-beasts' cyclical nature, grounded in their religious beliefs. Their faith centers around <i>The Lady of Silver</i> and the <i>Beastlord, </i>represented by the Twin Moons—Seni and Luura. During Seni's eclipse of Luura, half-beasts tend to be more calm and composed, while they become more on-edge and short-fused when Luura eclipses Seni. This lunar influence is difficult for many Marcandrians to understand and adapt to when interacting with half-beasts. Moreover, Marcandrians often perceive the bestial features of half-beasts as signs of being uncivilized. In contrast, half-beasts view these features as divine gifts that have aided their survival, and they are reluctant to abandon customs that have sustained them for generations. These traditions are often more rigorous than those of the Marcandrians, shaped by the harsh Highland environment. While half-beasts attribute their survival to these practices, Marcandrians, unfamiliar with the brutal Highland conditions, struggle to comprehend their necessity.</p>
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