Nation and Nationality

National ideals

  • The good of the tribe before individual gain. (especially true for “rulers”)
    → The Rulers serve the people. Governance is seen as a civil service.
  • Worship of the Gods. (our gods, but accepting of other religions as long as they do not disturb the inner peace)
    → Omens and dreams are interpreted by the priests. The gods can be vengeful, merciful or have pick favorites amongst the mortals.
  • Tradition of Integration and Adaptation
    → Better to have the other as a friend in your midst than as an enemy at your border.
    → We are not afraid of change. 

The many little things

  • A person comes of age at 16 years. While they can marry at that age, typically
  • When a city is founded, the first stone is set for the Meeting Hall, then the city is constructed as planned, and finished by setting the last stone of the Meeting Hall.
  • Although they have lacked the word for it, the Haensiu lean towards pacifism. To end another man’s life violently in battle seems so cruel to them. Likewise, they would never actively kill someone over a crime. Banishment is preferred. If the person survives in the wilderness for a year, they are allowed to come back into the fold and are then guilt-free.
  • There is equality between men and women. 
  • Aside from the priests, very few people know how to read their very own language.
  • The concept of “border” and “land ownership” first arose after cautious talks with the people of Ornbar.
  • The Haensiu see their community as a gathering of friends and the rulers as serving representatives. As they rule only 3 years in a row and any decision must be unanimous, rules to be pushed for personal gain have hardly happened yet.
  • If there is any social “class” distinct from the masses, it is the clergy. 
  • We have picked up easier to write letters from the (Inkarsk).