Flouran Peoples

The Flouran peoples / culture has its roots in Gardenia where it was the result of a union between the peoples of Velenu and a state of the Valdic People, while the flouran people dont really share one identity they have come together on mutliple occasions like the rose movements to make themselves heard and to protect their homeland

### **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

### Culture

#### **Food Culture**

The flouran culture is a diverise one thus it is home to a diverse cuisine varied by region / sub culture; 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 Velenutian 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 exclusive 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

### Fasion

##### 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.

##### 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.

##### 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.

#### 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.