Volsaga Herd Info

## Food and Diet

As there is very little room to grow substantial amounts of traditional harvested crops, the Fellfolk are heavily reliant on the ocean, hunting, and importing goods from other civilization.

Traditional meats that they may consume include....

* Hunted mammals, especially seals and sheep.
* Freshwater and saltwater fish
* Birds and their eggs. These include seabirds, but some farmers raise chickens and geese.

Non meat items are mostly harvested from the Green Coast, or the southern part of the island and it's waters. These may include:

* Seaweed. As it's the most plentiful, almost every meal features it in some way.
* Roots and tubers
* Tundra plants such as fireweed
* Berries, including cloudberry, crowberry, and juniper.
* Edible flowers, such as dandelions
* Non typical breads made with local resources, usually bean bread or potato bread.

In terms of exports, they export very little of their food as they prefer to keep it for their communities. However, they will import items such as:

* Fruits and vegetables, especially those that can be preserved for a long time.
	+ Peppers are very popular for this reason.
* Dried grains to make bread
* Spices
* Dairy milk and cheese
* Beer
	+ Other liquors are imported but on a much smaller scale, especially considering that they can make their own spirits.
* Sugar is a relatively new import. The Fellfolk have little use for it in it's raw form and have no idea what to do with it. However, trade ships are beginning to find interest in sweeter foods with the younger members of the herd.
* Coffee is relatively new but wildly popular.
* Tea. While they do make some kinds of tea that are native to their lands, these are mostly terrible. Instead they import a wide variety of teas that are seen in most homes.

## Healthcare

The Fellfolk protect and take care of their own. Members of the herd are taken care of, and those who are disabled or injured are taken care of. Those who are injured from battle are treated with extra respect and honor.

It is considered dishonorable to do anything to an equine who can't protect themselves. You're expected to be Honorable and help and support if you're able to. Fellfolk who can't provide for themselves will be provided for, and prosthetics are available if not rudimentary.

Outsiders are not subject to the same kind treatment as the Fellfolk and are expected to fend for themselves.

## Beauty Standards

The Fellfolk tend to prefer function over fashion, and this reflects in what's considered "attractive" by their standards.

* Wearing the pelt or bones of fierce beasts you've killed is considered attractive, as it reflects your prowess in battle and hunting.
* Scars are also considered attractive, as it reflects on how experienced you are.
* Strength in general is a well sought-after trait, regardless of gender.
	+ There is a preference for winged or water-born creatures due to their advantages in certain ranks or skills. However, a particularly buff common horse is definitely going to turn heads and break hearts.
* Leg feathering, large antlers/horns, and roman noses are also considered attractive. Loud markings as well, such as bald face, somatic, high coverage appaloosa, and other such markings are highly sought after.

Despite their practical nature, they do enjoy adorning themselves.

* Runes are a common feature for tattoos and engravings done on horns, hooves, or even teeth.
	+ A popular one is a sign for valor and cleverness engraved on your teeth so that the words you speak may be clever or encourage your Herdmates.
	+ Runes for speed and strength on hooves are also very common.
* Piercings are also very popular, especially those on the face.
* Bone piercings and jewelry are very popular as well, especially if they came from something you killed yourself.
	+ Dragonbone accessories are used only for ceremonial occasions, including the leader's crown.