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The Sengatii are the common class and the main body of the Eternal Empire of the Valkar.

## Origin

The *Sengatii* are the majority populous of the Eternal Empire. They are the workers, soldiers and bureaucrats of the Empire. They are often seen as diligent workers, loyal to the God Emperor and the Empire, despite all hardships. All Sengatii are born on Dormus and inside the Empire. Every other Valkar would be regarded as Profugii.

## Description

### Appearance

*Sengatii* are as tall as the regular Human; around **1,80m**. Their skin can vary from a **light colour, to a sun-darkened tone.** They tend to have **brown hair**.

In traditions of the Empire, they often wear practical tunics and light robes, with functionality often being depended on their vocation. With is often used as a primary colour.

Their hair is normally kept short, longer hair often relating to their status in society. The less someone has to indulge in manual labour, the more time someone has to care about their appearance. Higher ranking *Sengatii* often try to imitate the style of the Princeptii by wearing costly jewellery and fine cloths. But most other *Sengatii* like to keep it simple and practical.

### Names

The language of the *Sengatii*, as well as other valkarian groups, is inspired by the Latin language of the late Roman Empire. But the *Sengatii* also often use a simplified and less sophisticated version of the Valar tongue, like the plebians of ancient Rome.

Example for valarian Names are: **Hadrius, Plesidippus, Loreia, Quinctilia or Calidorus.**

### Behavior

The *Sengatii*, still living under the rule of the God Emperor, are mostly loyal to the Empire and its imperial family. They are known for their optimism, never wavering under pressure and always working towards a goal to achieve.

Additionally, they are rather hard-working and enduring people, never taking anytime given for granted and always relying on their own work, instead that of others. The term 'A-maius bonum', the greater good, is a very important pillar in their way of life, as you sometimes need to make personal sacrifices, to achieve the higher goal in sight. 'A man is only as good, as the environment, he created for himself.'

## Culture

The common folk of the *Sengatii* are themselves often segregated into different societal ranks. For example, there are simple citizens, worker who follow a certain craft, work the fields, and make up the populous of the Eternal Empire. They are directly above the Servii, capable of easily falling into servitude themselves.

Above them are scholar, bureaucrats, and merchants, who carve them a spot underneath the shine and splendour of the Princeptii by either their own acquired wealth, or service and obedience to the higher caste. One such *Sengatii* may life in a copious estate, based on their status, instead of living on farmhouses and working the fields. Despite often owing Servii and servants themselves, such *Sengatii* are still such and always one below the Princeptii, due to their birth caste.

Of course, a layered caste like the *Sengatii* always leave opportunity to rise and fall in the hierarchical ladder, through actions and work. A simple farmhand could join the Legiones, prove themselves before their superiors and eventually become a decorated general and member of governmental institutions, living their life on an esteemed villa. Thinks are not as set-in stone, like with the Servii or Princeptii. Even the upper caste must adhere to certain societal standards, often not able to leave the confinement of their caste.

In general, *Sengatii* Valkar are regarded as diligent, no matter which layer they come from. A certain patriotism seems to be a most amongst most Valkar, both Princeptii and *Sengatii*, although the latter often show less race superiority than the Pinceptii. An important part of *Sengatii* society is the hierarchy of things, prescribing privileges and importance to the individual.

The disobedience towards certain customs and cultural ideal is generally frowned upon, like the non-deification of the ruling Emperor under the Imperatori-Deus. Everyone is always trying to rise in the system, as well as consolidating their place in society. This can be done through personal actions, hard work, marriage into higher families and promotion by one's betters. Even a Servii has the chance to rise in the hierarchy of the Empire if chance smiles upon them.