Gardenia

Gardenia [Flouran: Gardina], officially Fluorescent Gardenia [Flouran: Fioræst Gardina] is a country located in Northwestern Cathelet, on the continent of Cathramis. 
Gardenia has a rich history dating back to Eldham’s middle-period. Formed on February 25th, 2022 through an act of union between the Mercantile Republic of Velenu and the northeastern regions of Skjoldbrodir's Eldham colonies. During the nation's peak, Gardenia controlled and influenced large swathes of territory between the continents of Phoros and the Drakaesland. It’s later period on Eldham was marked by several periods of decline and strife, coming under the control of the Verenigde Vrijmasten Raden before ultimately reviving itself, under Western Drakaes and following the Hjemlatria Movement, reclaiming much of its territory before the arrival of the Comet and the War of the Last Cycle. 
Following the arrival of Gardenian migrants from Eldham to Abexilas, the Dynasty of Gardenia was established, under the Dynasty, Gardenia helped to establish and spearhead the Eastern Petals and communication across Cathramis. However the Dynasty would be short lived, merging with Petalic Demesne to become Fluorescent Gardenia.
Fluorescent Gardenia is a theocratic constitutional diarchy, with power managed between the Theocratic Consil under Gardenian control and the Petalic Council under the Petalic system. 
==History==
===Ancient History===
====Limuria ====
Before the discovery of Eldham, several groups of people inhabited what is now modern Gardenia, primarily, the Lemurfolk who had a large population and civilization within the region located within the Nyr Villhorn region, centered in the jungles and mountainous regions around its capital, Havoana'roa-renaj, now the Ruddersdam.
Alongside the Limurians were the Ainin, who inhabited much of Central Phoros. Unlike the Lemurfolk, the Ainin lived in seclusion and throughout history have been the topic of mythos and obscurity.
==== Sea Peoples and Urakiend====
During a period of time lasting some 500 to 100 years before the main discovery of Eldham, a small human population wandered the area around the Triparte Sea, eventually founding the nation of Kei on a jungle island in the Southwest of the Drakaesland, establishing settlements along the north rivers and coasts of the island. After many clashes with the native people of the deserts in the mainland, the Taerni, it unified the island that they named Urakiend. From then on, the state formed by the tribes of the Sea Peoples that arrived from the Triparte Sea would be known as Urakiend.
===Discovery and Classical Period===
During the early years of Eldham's discovery by the Rathnirians, several groups and nations now called home the lands now known as Gardenia. Those being the Regnum Drakaes, Taernsbia, Urakiend, Limuria and Skjoldrbrodir. The clashes against these powers had a profound impact on the region's history.
====Taerni Conquest of Urakiend====
Following the Second Coalition-Ellysian War, refugees from the city of Transarxa found themselves displaced after the war and soon found home in lands that had been annexed by Limuria in the Drakesland, around the west of the desert of Thos. Shortly after, together with the natives of Thos, they achieved independence and founded the First Nodinum of Taernsbia. Just some years after their independence, they turned against their old rivals, Urakiend. With the help of the Ellysian refugees they invaded the island and defeated the Kingdom of Urakiend. By then, Taernsbia had already become a vassal of the Regnum Drakaes, then the biggest power in Central Eldham.
====Skjold-Limurian Wars====
Following the establishment of their colonial territories and with the desire to expand, Skjold came into conflict with the Limurians, who saw them as overstepping their territories. This would spark into the Skjold-Limurian Wars.
The First Skjold-Limurian War took place at the Limurian capital, ending in a draw as neither side could get the best of the other. In the end the Skjold forces retreated after sustaining heavy losses. Notably during this war, their Regnum allies did not fight on their side, of which Skjold and its people would hold a grudge against until its fall.
The Second Skjold-Limurian War took place at the colonial Skjold capital of Steinborg. However this time the Limurians suffered a complete loss as their forces were slaughtered in the tight streets of the city. 
Following the war, the Limurians fled their land, not before destroying their monuments and cities, to the Island of Zamotz, and eventually the land was taken by Skjoldrbrodir, with the new Jarldom of Nyr Villhorn being formed, and the city of Ruddersdam being built over the old Limurian capital.
==== Collapse of the Regnum Drakaes====
Sparked by the Roklavia Incident, the Regnum Drakaes was brought to the brink of war with Barbossa. During this time of tension, Barbossa called on its allies to support them in a future war. This put pressure on the Drakaes, that had overextended their territories beyond control, and eventually their power in the west collapsed as the states of Taernsbia and the newly reformed Kei declared their independence from the Regnum. Following this, Kei denounce Barbossa and their diplomatic ties were cut, while Taernsbia sided with Barbossa and joined as a vassal state.
On the summer of 74 TE, the Regnum Drakaes and Barbossa signed the Treaty of Drunken Bargaining. This treaty made the Regnum recognise the independence of Taernsbia, Roklavia and Kei. This traumatic event, together with the sale of the Taterlands to Preyella, beyond the Triparte Sea, made the Regnum collapse and reform into the Drakaen Concordat. However, internal turmoil and many plots from the pripherical cities led to the Concordat dissolving on winter of 77 TE. After the collapse, Barbossa occupied the Drakaen lands in Phoros, including the Smegsland, Aurica, Troglo and Saafir.
====Founding of Aquatos====
Following the collapse of the Drakaen Concordat, the Kingdom of Kei in the Urakiend Isle was left as the only independent nation in Phoros region of the Drakesland. The lack of ties with the newly formed states to the east, such as Nidaros, Amarillo and New Haven, brought the island to fall into disarray and collapse.
Around 74 TE, a new group of sea people arrived on the Island and claimed the southern swamps and riverlands naming the new land Aquatos and the new city of Pokitaru was formed.
With its founding, the city would flourish and eventually overtake the former inhabitants, with Kei merging with Aquatos, leading the entire island to become what was then called the Aquatosi island, what would eventually be called the Island of Urakiend.
===Contemporary Period===
====Founding of House Rosthorn====
Main Article: House RosthornThe Founding of House Rosthorn, often referred in Gardenia as La Rosarà, is seen as the start of the Contemporary Period of Gardenian history, in part due to the players that would now take the playing field and the vast influence the family had on the events following its founding.
The House was first established with the adoption of Kash Ven Rosthorn by Voicemail Rosthorn, as they established business at Boardwalk.
==== Formation of the Velenitian Republic====
Two weeks before Christmas of 2021, toxicity began to build up within Aquatos as high ranking officials began breaking or outright disregarding laws and rules in order to gain more power. This would begin to divide Velenu from Aquatos as the city's leaders began to grow tired of Aquatos and it's issues. With it's physical seperation from the mainland they saw independence innevitable.
On the 20th of December, Kash Ven Rosthorn attempted to declare his independnece and negotiate terms with the leaders of Aquatos. Although Fropik supported his move, GOjayson did not, and rejected the idea. Kash would persuade both of them to meet him in private to negotiate with both of them together. However the two were surpised when Pipo of Alfuna and BalloonDwarf718, both Jarls of Skjoldrbrodir were in attendence, planning to act as a third party to the negotiations. However in the heat of the moment, both Fropik and Jayson saw the move as an insult to Aquatos and the negotiations at large, and so they stormed from the building and refused to speak further of negotiations.
In retaliation, Kash would begin bringing support to his side, discussing again with the Skjold leadership and officially gaining their support. He would approach Emmerman14 and Neurion58 of Taernsbia, gaining the support of the Mafia State of Taernsbia and by assocation, Goondium.
On the morning of the 21st of December, Kash was kicked from his position in the nation. This sparked him to form The Mercantile Republic of Velenu and further discussions between Kash and Aquatos deteriorated. This would lead to Kash leaking highly sensitive information regarding plans to invade the northern kingdom of Falsoria to the Nation Committee of the League of Vircon in order to refute the claims that Aquatos was in the right to refute him from leaving. By the night of the 21st, two leaders of Aquatos, Fropik and ExtremeJedi had plans to declare war upon Kash and Velenu, speaking of it to members of Aquatos, however they were overheard by spies. Leading to Kash to starve Aquatos of allies and Jayson to lock himself away for the night to rest.
By the 22nd Velenu had officially declared it's independence, backed by it's allies, in an official announcement to the world stage, that it had declared its independence from Velenu. Afterwards, while both Fropik and Jedi slept, Kash approached GOJayson, showing him the odds stacked against Aquatos if a war were to come, and made two demands:
*Remove Fropik and ExtremeJedi from power
* Allow Kash to view Aquatosi documents and transcriptions in order to finish his investigation into Fropik for the League of Vircon and Falsoria.
Weighing the odds stacked against him and Aquatos, GOJayson accepted, and Kash began formalizing Velenu. However with the new agreement came a sudden end to the dream that GOJayson and the people of Aquatos had sought to upkeep.
December 22nd marked the dissolvement of Aquatos, and with it all territories became independent. Pokitaru becoming the Free City of Pokitaru for a brief moment, encompassing the nations core western territories, before Pokitaru would merge with The Mercantile Republic of Velenu. By the end of the day, three nations laid claim to former Aquatosi territory, that being Velenu, New Crystalis and Innsmouth.
Following its creation, the new Doge of Velenu, Kash Ven Rosthorn approached Gustavus Villhorn of Skjold to discuss the possibility of a merger, but the discussion would be shortlived.
====White Flower Movement====
'Paice, saze la Volk. Paice saze la Dogare. Paice saze la Jaro. Airesa, naras la Barano Flior, airela flior vil saze paice.' ('Peace, says the people. Peace says the Dogaressa. Peace says the Jarl. And so, bloom the white flower, and the white flower will say peace.')Following the declaration of war against Skjold, the people of both Nyr Villhorn and Velenu took to the streets, and the governments of both condemned the actions of Mosir and the Covenant. In the weeks that followed, the sporadic movements became one, as the people brandished white flowers and flags of blue, the word shouted in the streets rang out as clear as day: Peace.
The populist movement morphed into what is known today as The White Flower Movement, La Barano Flior Movarene, in Flouran. Citizens of both Velenu and Nyr Villhorn voiced their wants to make their governments take action, to finally bring about peace after months of conflict.
With the public outcry, the Velenitian Government ilegally revoked its signature of the West Drakaes Document, a treaty with the Republic of Amarillo that obliged Velenu to become an Amarillian province. The Jarl of Nyr Villhorn brought an ultimatum of independence to the Government of Skjoldrbrodir. 
The movement was symbolized by a white flower, the gardenia, a flower that bloomed during the late winter months across the plains, valleys and forests of the region. This one became the spark that light the ideals of unification and peace, the flag of white flowers on blue and the pure blue flag would later inspire the Triparte Flior flag, and the movement itself would be enshrined as the starting point of the Flouran people and identity, leading to the founding of Gardenia.
==== Founding of Gardenia ====
Gardenia was founded on Summer 129 TE. Its foundation was purely an act of secession and unification. The Jarldoms of Nyr Vilhorn and Taernsbia broke ties with the the Government of Skjoldrbrodir and merged with the Mercantile Republic of Velenu. These acts, however, were oversaw and aproved by the Valrean-Catanian Commonwealth, that had already forced the independence of the Jarldom of New Yoake. The Commowealth wanted to stop Amarillo and its allies from getting a better position in the Cold War between them. For that reason, the V.C.C. allowed Velenu to merge with the Skjold secessionists and took the newly formed Gardenian Diarchy as a protectorate. 
The new nation had experienced the horrors of war in its past and not wishing to live through it again vowed that it would seek a policy of armed neutrality. This policy was ensured and ultimately applied by the V.C.C., that had to deal with the several threats that the sovereignty of Gardenia faced. During the early years of the new Diarchy, the Commonwealth managed to stop the threats from Amarillo, Sumari, Aristios, the Goons and Rodinnbrok. 
====Era of Flouran Sky-racy ====
Nine Years after the unification of Gardenia, mysterious airships and biplanes began to be spotted within the skies Phoros. The plans for these airships were based on the plans of Molix to build an airship to export Flouran sea salt and other things. One day the plans had been stolen by pirates to raid Gardenia and its Neighbours. These machines and their crews would swoop down onto unsuspecting trains, ships and even other devices of airtravel and rob the passengers before sneaking back into the sky. As of now, all suspects are at large and Flouran officials warn that the danger still lurks. 
===Indendence and Occupation===
During the third Drakaen Summit in Puerto Amarillo in the year 150 TE, Gardenia announced that they had reached a dealt with Autarch Delta of the Drakaen Köntrybund, their overlords, to end their protectorate status. By 151 TE Gardenia became a fully independent nation. Some, however, had wished to integrate further into the Drakaen Commonwealth, instead of leaving. Ultimately, the nationalist non-Drakaen faction triumphed.
In the spring of 164 T.E. Gardenia was invaded by the nation of Velerin and Limuria. Gardenia and her allies fought valiantly at the Battle of Astrantia but sadly it ended in a Flouran defeat. Gardenia was then occupied by the Limurians and made into a rump state vassal of Velerin, the Remaining Flouran nobility and much of the population fled to the far corners of the world in an event known as La Skjuldersi in Flourish.
After the occupation of Gardenia began, all of the Flourish Nobility along with many of its subjects fled the nation to not live under what they thought was an oppressive rule by another nation. Many of the Ekilios, exiles, now found themselves in the lands of former allies of Gardenia such as The Vulperium where many made livings as artisans and merchants or as traveling salespeople in caravans across the countryside. This Diaspora is known among the Flouran as La Skjuldersi.
=====Blue Flower Movement=====
The Blue Flower Movement also known as Hjemlatrism is a nationalist movement that espouses the establishment of, and support for a new interim homeland for the Flouran people. Hjemlatrism emerged in the late 180's in Western Serrona as a national revival movement that called for the establishment of a New Gardenia somewhere in Eldham by any means necessary. However, most Hjemlatrists call for this New Gardenia to be established through peaceful means.
==Government and Politics==
Gardenia is a theocratic constitutional diarchy, organized as a diarchic leadership split between theocratic and secular matters as well as a council of oligarchs and land owners. 
While there is no official constitution, rules of governance are generally derived from three documents: The Articles of Dynasty, the Charter of Gardenia, and the Treaty of Unification between Petalic Demesne and the Dynasty of Gardenia. This informal framework of government has made for a fluid governing system based on oral tradition that sits between absolute monarchic and oligarchic power. 
The Diarchs of Gardenia act as the dual heads of state of Gardenia, each representing constituent councils and legitimizing each other’s rule. Power is split between the D’essa of Gardenia and the Petalic Lord of the Demesne. While the role is equally split, the role of the D’essa, currently headed by Venipher Velaran, is seen as frequently overpowering in government actions, especially in matters of Foreign Affairs and the Economy.
The Councils of Gardenia are also equally split between that of the Demesne and Gardenia. The Petalic Council of the Demesne’s Lords comprises the council run by that of the Petalic Lord, currently Diligord, and manages secular matters of government, predominantly infrastructure and land management outside those owned wholly by the D’essa and her council. While the Petalic Council is predominantly made up of landowners and high nobility, the Theocratic Consil of Gardenia is much more liberal in its selection of membership, predominantly made up of those within the D’essa’s favor and picked on consensus from the rest of the Consil. The Theocratic Council also manages theocratic matters and directly manages lands owned by the D’essa. Both Councils work together on matters involving the entire state, with members of the Theocratic Council often being members of the Petalic Council and vice versa.
Gardenian politics is often dominated by the political ideologies of prominent figures in government. Since the establishment of Gardenia and throughout its rule under Venipher Velaran, Venipharianism has been the dominating force in matters of foreign affairs and diplomacy conducted by Gardenia. Representing a pragmatic and often aggressively-diplomatic strategy of overlapping formal and informal alliances, treaties, and other relations with its nieghbors, allies and enemies, Gardenian foreign affairs is best described as a complex tapestry held together by the few in government that understand it. Beyond foreign politics, internally the government is dominated by figures such as Kaeva K.a Tekaya-Velaran, who have influenced many of the theocratic policies adopted by Gardenia over the course of the country’s history on Abexilas, so much so that the religious overreach of the government has been dubbed as Kaevan Theology.
==Geography==
===Velenu===
Velenu was the capital city of Gardenia that stretches from the southern coasts of the Urakiend Peninsula, encompassing what was once the traditional capital of the region, Pokitaru, to the island of Velenu. The cities history dates back to the days of Aquatos, when the first waves of Sea Peoples came to the region.
===Ruddersdam ===
The City of Ruddersdam is a great resort town built upon the ruins of the ancient capital of Limuria after it was destroyed by the Lemurfolk in the wake of their defeat in the Skjold-Limurian wars. Originally settled by soldiers garrisoned in the region it grew as entertainment facilities popped up and from this a tourism industry was born. Since its founding Ruddersdam has been the nucleus for many technological advancements such as the whale oil, lightning powerhouses and Autowagens produced by the Fjord Motor Company.
===Astrantia===
A city built of the old ruins of Fort Aspen a fort from the early days of Eldham abandoned and found to be reforged on the eastern border of Gardenia! They are always looking for new players to help rebuild and develop the city or to add commerce and other aspects to their growing Fortress City! They are also a major head quarters for the Gardenia Military for gear, training, and other things.
===Ankhapolis===
On the eastern border of Gardenia in central Phoros, lies the dry deserts of Camelonia. This region is the ancient birthplace of Ankhalogy, and is now home to the mysterious Cult of the Camel. The cult and it's followers are shrouded in stigma and mystery, many thinking they are dark magicians and spiritual decievers. However ambiguous their goals may be, without the cult and it's leader, Nethhala Von Rosthorn, the beautiful city of Ankhapolis would have never been founded. The city is known for its vibrant culture and exquisite architecture, some of it's buildings pre-dating Eldham's discovery. Many cultists and Ankhalogists are drawn here year round, as part of pilgrimmage to the city's holy sites, such as the Shrine of Ankha. The city also features a open market on it's main street, with merchants sprawled everywhere at the foot of Ankha's likeness.
==Culture==
Gardenia was a diverse nation not only in its climate but in its population. These ethnic groups are the Sea Peoples of the Island of Urakiend, comprised of many different ethnic groups that now mainly inhabit the north of the country in former Velenitian and TaernI territory and the Valdic People of the former Skjoldish colonists and their descendants, who mainly inhabit the southern and central parts of the country that formerly belonged to Skjoldrbrodir. Along with these main cultural groups there are also minority populations and communities of Vulpurs, acting as the largest collection of them outside of the Vulperium. Besides the vulpurs, there are also still small pockets of Lemurfolk that live in isolated parts of Gardenia, and the occasional nomadic tribe of Ainin frequent the southern regions.
===Language===
Main article: Flourish
Flourish is the language spoken by the government and to a certain extent the average people of Gardenia. It is a beautiful and posh language that is semi-intelligible with Northern Valdic, Valdic which are spoken in Skjoldrbrodir and other such Valdic nations. Along with the languages of Sea Peoples of the Island of Urakiend which are spoken in Velenu; When written Flourish uses the Flourillic Alphabet 
=== Gastronomy===
Gardenia as a diverse and vast nation is also home to a diverse cuisine varied by region; for example the southern Valdic regions prefer beer and sausage filled meals while the Velenitian north favours wines and pasta dishes.
====Skjoldish Meatballs====
A staple of Gardenian Valdic cooking, the Skjoldish meatball goes back centuries, believed to originated in the times when Skjoldrbrodir was but a island city state. The Skjoldish meatball is a dish made from ground meat packed into a ball and served in a gravy or sauce over mashed potatoes, rice or Velenitian style pasta.
====Puttanesca Pokitaru====
Made from thin and long wheat noodles served covered in a rich meat and tomato sauce, Puttanesca Pokitaru is a cheap and delicious dish enjoyed all across northern Gardenia. Originally eaten by the poor it has gained popularity amongst everyone in society, reportedly even being a beloved meal of the Dogeressa herself.
====Oysters Rosthorn====
Oysters on the half-shell that have been topped with a rich sauce of butter, parsley and other green herbs, and bread crumbs, then baked or broiled. Lemon wedges are the typical garnish. This dish is commonly served to wealthy guests of the Grand Uldaresh, or at the Rosewood Mansion.
====Flouran Sea Salt====
This is a special and famous salt from Gardenia. It is made in Hovyete by Zenris Andrade-Viridis(=Molix), a city in the Southwest of Ruddersdam. If you salt any dish with this salt it will you will taste a little bit of roses and the taste of a fresh sea breeze from the coast of Gardenia. The salt is imported all over the World to nations like The Imperium, The vulperium, The AWE, thdrakaen Commonwealth, Eleanor.
====Rose cookies====
This is a traditional sweet from Hovyete. It was originally created by Zenris(=Molix) by accident when he stumbled and threw a Rose in some dough for cookies. This sweet is mainly eaten as dessert and snack in Gardenia but its also served during religious Rituals. This sweet isnt getting important since it was implemented as a sweet exklusive for Gardenia
===Customs ===
One of the most notable customs in Gardenia is the use of a garden area in almost every city being similar to a holy site to the Flouran People
===Fashion===
Being a multicultural nation, Gardenia has plenty of traditional clothing from the different ethnic groups. Even if they are not worn daily anymore, they are still are worn on special occasions and for cultural heritage. 
=====Valdic Blomsterknute=====
The Valdic Blomsterknute are clothes dating back to the era when Nýr Nostíkur fist split from old Nostíkur. Now mostly worn when attending ceremonies or on holidays such as Solverablót the Blomsterknute are white simple white clothes with elaborate flower patterns woven into it. 
File:Blomsterknute.men.jpg|Some examples of Men's Blomsterknute
File:Blomsterknute.women .png|Some examples of a woman's Blomsterknute
===== Velenitian Flusso Rosso=====
Known for mixing dark colours and bright ones, the Velenitian Flusso Rosso is a traditional garb which fell into fashion some time before the Civil War. Most men's wear is known for red sashes tied around the waist and for wither a wide brimmed hat with a plume of feathers or a more long drooping cap. While woman's wear is often distinguished by black dresses with red skirts and white accents embroidered with green or red flowers.
=====Taerni Hareket =====
Worn by the people of the deserts of Taernsbia this traditional outfit is characterized by long white dress like overcoats, puffy pants and a tall fur fez. 
Some historians believe these outfits are as old as the first Kingdom of Thos. The long coats would also have covered the Taerni nomads from the cold temperatures of the desert at night. However, some others claim that this clothing was introduced by the Ellysian refugees that merged with the nomads.
=====Camelonian Paracaídas and Paracaídos=====
The national costume of Camelonia is one much like that of the Velenitians and the Valdic's, long flowing red and black dresses for women and for men tight fitting cloths ideal for fighting rats and bull's in. 
==== Modern Fashion ====
While full of historical and cultural clothing Gardenia is now home to a more modern and updated every day fashion. It is a broad category of clothing but if often characterized by the following. Women often wear corsets and long skirts while Men don suits. A complete wardrobe includes hats and gloves and, for women, often an umbrella. Modern Flouran fashion is opulent and formal, with expensive fabrics and trimmings. It favoures a distinguished, mature look.
One of the hallmarks of Flouran clothing is dressing to fit the occasion. The high level of consumerism in the nation coupled with its recent technological revolution into steam power makes it possible for more and more people to have a wide variety of outfits with many tailor shops and department stores such as WiZwold's catering to the high demand.
=== Dances===
====Velenitian Tarantella====
The Velenitian Tarantella dates back to the arrival of Sea Peoples of the Island of Urakiend. According to legend upon landing on the island the setters encountered a strange spider with poisionious venom, One settler was bit and in order to stop the venom from spreading they danced. Since that day the Velenitian Tarantella has been danced by the people of Velenu to celebrate anything from weddings, to birthdays.
====Solverastång Danse====
Done as part of the Nýr Nostíkur holiday of Solverablót the Solverastång Danse is one of religious passion and thanks giving. Dancers will erect a Solverastång (A wooden pole in the shape of a t with two rings hanging from the arms and covered in flowers of greenery) young men and women dressed in white will don flower crowns and dance around the Solverastång in rings to symbolize the rays of the sun shining down on them. As they dance they weave colourful ribbons around the Solverastång until they no longer can. Upon the pole being fully wrapped the dancers will begin another dance, as they dance the music will speed up and they will tire. This dance goes on until one person is left standing, having not collapsed from exhaustion or left from boredom.
====Ruddersdam Polka====
Ruddersdam has long since been the epicenter for Valdic half of Gardenia and in this great resort city the dance began. Originating as a dance done by commoners and sailors docking in the city it quickly spread. The entertainment districts of the city began to take note and before long the Ruddersdam Polka was being performed in every cabaret and dance hall in the region. This dramatization of the dance and the enjoyment of it by tourists led to further Spread within the Valdic part of Gardenia even reaching the high society and nobility.
====Vulperian Fox Trot====
Once a staple of the balls and galas hosted by the aristocracy of the Vulperium, the elegant dance spread to Gardenia through Vulpur tourism and immigration, becoming a symbol not only of the homeland they departed but of life in a new land. This style is common among aristocrats and nobility, typically danced in mascarades and balls.
====Laingris====
The Laingris is an energetic and passionate social dance of the nomadic Ainin who frequent southern Gardenia, focused on intense footwork as well as closeness with one's partner and performed as a casual display of affection. This dance is ordinarily performed in the open air, celebrating the freedom of the Ainin -- being shunned when used in the context of a military victory or the death of an enemy. The Ainin often teach the Laingris to their partners of foreign cultures, leading it to be spread outside of the species' culture. It is commonly accompanied by upbeat music played on fiddles, flutes and harps.
====Camelonian Belly Dancing====
With origins in the religion of Ankhalogy, Camelonian Belly dancing was traditionally done as a way to express religious zeal and piety. With rapid movement of the hips and lower body it has became a dance done for entertainment, especially outside of Camelonia in cities such as Ruddersdam where it is often performed. 
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