Karvaian

Naming Patterns
Karvaian names are comprised of a Kinsname (which is inherited from the family by which they are born), a personal name (which is given to them by their parents), and an identifier (which is typically given to them in early childhood and is determined by their peers).

Living for the Lore
Karvaians value story over all. They're loremasters. They're storytellers. They're minstrels of the ancient drum. There is no bad story for a Karvaian. There are tragedies and comedies, there are poems and there are epics, but there is no such thing as a story not worth telling.

Telling a Karvaian a story with little detail might as well be like throwing away a meal in front of a starving child. It's rude, and most Karvaians don't like it. They expect to be swept away in your tales, and they expect for you to listen when they share theirs. In fact, rumor has it that the reason for the circular nature of Karvaian architecture is due to the ability for one to stand in the middle of the room and delight others with their stories.

Tattoos
Tattooing is a large part of Karvaian culture, and the intricacy and amount of tattoos one has reflects on them socially. They are viewed as roadmaps of a person's life experiences, and glimpses into another's story. A Karvaian with many beautiful tattoos shows that they've been through or done many things in life, whereas one without them is seen as a sloth; a person who doesn't contribute much.

Of course, with the complexity of tattoos reflecting upon the individual, some dishonest Karvaians mark themselves with false life experiences. This is viewed as incredibly dishonorable and can, in some karvaian societies, be a punishable crime. Karvians who mark themselves with tattoos of false stories are known as Gri'Luoreks, or Grim Fabulists.

The Blackrun and Karvaian Appearance
Along with the Blackrun came changes to everyone in Verne, especially to the Karvaian people.