Priataz Itoni

Priataz Itoni is a Union Nation within Calai of Three Lakes. It compromises the core area of Priataz, inhabited by the Pria'Than, and the territory of Itoni, inhabited by humans of various cultures. The nation forms part of the breadbasket of Calai, and the furthest south the Core Union goes.

## Languages

Itoni Script is commonly used in Priataz Itoni. Below are words which derive from the original language of Priataz Itoni.

Pria’Un: Mystic Language, Adjectives are typically connected to the word they are describing with a ‘ in between the two.

Pria: Mystic

Than: People/beings/ones

Pria’Than: Mystic People, the common name of the beings that inhabit this culture and nation.

Taz: Land

Itoni: Unity

Yurthun: Sustenance

## Politics

The leaders name is Atun, they are an Ambassaor with a single small golden ring piercing their impressive crest, and sit on The Pent representing Priataz Itoni. They are calm and collected in the most dire of circumstances and do their best to ensure that all Pria’Than retain equal rights. Government is ran on the whole by a single Pria’Than who is voted in every 10 years, on a local level small towns and communities have their own leaders who communicate with the main leader to help with advising and guiding.The Pria’Than don’t have very divided political factions, though some may lean slightly more towards enforcing the old caste system. Law enforcement is typically carried out by an ambassador or explorer as a judge, with various people in the community acting as jury. Punishments involve heavy community service or forced rehabilitation in order to protect society. There are no true social classes ever since the caste system was abolished, however some communities may have their own cultural social classes, though not legally enforced.

## Religion and culture

Pria’Than have one main religious sect as of now, their species having a fairly stable culture currently with little differences between planets and sectors. The majority of spiritual Pria’Than used to follow a religion titled The Four Selves, this group believed that they were given form by four divine siblings who all worked together in order to give life to their planet. However Asahumu Polytheism became very popular due to the place of the Four Siblings.

Anudara, the eldest, was the most caring, and helped the siblings stay together, reminding all of them of their great purpose. Enundo, the youngest, was the most curious, always hoping to discover something new about their planet and the universe as a whole. Kakathun, the largest, was a being of immense vitality and great strength, they protected their siblings and the planet from all threats, devoting their life to others. Finally Seriath, the smallest yet most precious, they were the one who gave the planet water and plants, they gave it weather and sun, and most importantly, they gave it the Pria’Than.

After the Pria’Than were created, their deities left, never to be seen again. It is said that in their darkest time, the deities shall return, bringing forth a light to fight the dark.

The religion is not organized very strongly, though Ambassadors typically take the role of religious leaders in larger communities, they have very little lawful power, instead simply preaching the teachings of unity to create a better world, as the Four Siblings did so long ago.

## Moral values and principles

The Pria’Than are incredibly altruistic and thus do their best to help anyone down on their luck. A once harsh caste system from before they united still impacts some older members of the people, but the majority believe that anyone can do anything if they put their mind to it.

They despise the idea of slavery and have open arms to any refugees who wish to join, though many are put off by their appearance of large insects.

## Traditions

Yurthun is the mainstay of many families and communities, it is a simple meal made of leftovers or basic items that are formed into a brick shape and then baked or served raw depending on the ingredients. Many families have their own secret recipes or ingredients to make theirs just a little special. Larvae who are fed this turn into explorers.

The only national festival that the Pria’Than have currently is the Itoni Food Festival, where many gather at the capital to cook and eat wondrous dishes using ingredients and spices from near and far.

The Pria'Than adore foreigners and the goods they typically bring with, having little to trade due to being in a desert, the Pria’Than are known for offering their own cooking services or guiding others throughout the desert for the wondrous things that guests may carry. They view war as an act that is bad, but necessary at times nonetheless. They prefer to simply remain neutral in most wars however, and instead do their best to accept refugees into their ranks. This has earned them non-combatant status in the Union, allowing Pria'Than soldiers to not fight wars declared by the Union, instead doing infrastructure construction during wartime. Soldiers are still expected to fight in defensive wars though.

## Art

The main artistic outlet for the Pria’Than is food, they adore making wonderful and good tasting dishes. One of their main subspecies, the Ambassador, is only born when larvae are fed with unique or odd food items in order to help study them more. Food is an incredibly important part of life for them and thus they do the most they can to enrich it with their own thoughts and ideas.

Music and other more common artistic outlets are still of course present, but not nearly as important as food to many inhabitants.