Siani

# The Siani People

## Summary

A distant ancestor's deal with the devil corrupted their flesh into that of a devil, which led to persecution across Valeon, before they were united and delivered from their captivity into the promise land.

## Appearance

### Skin Pigments

Purple, Pink, Red, Orange, Blue, White, Brown, Black, Yellow

### Hair Pigments

Brown, Black, Blonde, Red, White, Green, Purple, Pink, White

## Summary

The Siani people are called many names like “demon-kin”, “tieflings”, “foulblood”, but in the Siani language, the name refers to those who are lost, or corrupted. For the vast majority of their existence they lived in various human cities around Valeon in diaspora. The Siani people are descendants of eternal beings created by God for him to love and dwell with, but made a deal with one who would rebel against God and therefore have corruption shown on their flesh.

The Siani people were persecuted across Valeon for their demon-like appearance, and were often subject to physical, verbal, and emotional harassment, exclusive taxes, and exile from cities or states. It is because of this that Siani are often associated with petty crime, and theft, because they were excluded from education or work.

The Siani now dwell in a city-state called “Maha-Isara” when the God of the Siani came to Alfred and tasked him with uniting his people and delivering them out of persecution into an ethereal land known as the Awoken Forest - abundant with fruit, and fertility. Alfred preached around Valeon showing them the works of God, and leading them out of their villages and cities into the promised land. You may still find Siani across Valeon, still dwelling in foreign cities or perhaps Siani colonies, but their identity as “demon-kin” is quickly becoming lost due to their new cultural identity. Some Siani have differences in culture to their kin depending on their climate, language, food, and traditions, but their pursuit of individual liberties, and togetherness remain consistent across Valeon.

Siani still live infinitely however, since the first corruption took place, they are prone to being tempted to do bad deeds. Their cities are not heavily populated, and the fertility rate for Siani is low, however each Siani has millennia to master their chosen fields of craft. This also comes with a tendency to continue advancing in technology as they strive to be the best artisans.

## Appearance

Siani are humanoid creatures with generational mutations due to the first corruption. Their most notable feature is the two horns on their head, and pointy ears which protrude either outwards or upwards. Their skin pigmentations include shades of blue, purple, red, orange, as well as human colours, they can also share the same colours as humans for their hair, while also including white, pink, purple, or red. They stand at a height of 5’0” to 5’9” and are prone to being slender though big Siani are not uncommon.

## Culture

### Work

Siani are similar to humans in their work, spending their days dedicated to the production of materials for the community, such as grain, textiles, wood, and other materials. The men are seen as protectors and providers for women while the women assume the role of crafting, weaving, farming, animal-keeping, jewelry-making, prepping food, and nurturing the children. The men assume the role of farming, animal-keeping, carpentry, hunting, smithing, tanning, fletching, and transporting spring water - while also being expected to take up arms should the nation need to.

### Music

Siani have crafted instruments such as Ranat Ek’s, Flutes, and Lyres, while combining them with throat singing, to create a calming melody which is soft, peaceful, as though you are transported to the vast wilderness of a mountainous jungle.

### Cuisine

During the Nomadic period where Alfred was leading them to the promised land, the Siani people relied solely on animal-based produce to survive. Prior to this they simply ate what was common for whatever area they lived in - things like bread, berries, and cabbage. Their new home brings a fierce climate, which introduces new crops to the Siani such as rice, papaya, bananas, coconut, sugarcane, soybeans as well as many spices. Meat is usually the base of their dish sat on top of a bed of rice, a sauce made of fermented anchovies in salt and sugar is also common in their dishes. Also common are curries with chunks of slow-cooked beef, peanuts, lemongrass, chilis, galangal, shallots, coconut milk, and fermented anchovy sauce. Common utensils are spoons and forks, and sometimes using chopsticks.

### Architecture

Siani dwell in houses common with where they are living, however, in Maha-Isara, most houses in the countryside are on stilts, as the rainforest climate brings forth a lot of rain which leads to flooding. Peasant houses are typically made of spruce, jungle, bamboo, and mangrove wood, while noble houses are made of cut stone with tiled roofs. The roofs consist of four eaves and soffits which overhang over the wall on each side, these are on a pretty flat angle. This then transitions into two roof pitches on a sharp upward angle that are curved inwards to accommodate for heavy rainfall.

### Traditions

Every seventh day, Siani cannot work for money, instead they spend this time doing house work, spending time with family, and government militia training.

Siani pass down weapons and armour through the generations, and are seen as an ancestral ornament. Siani take great pride in their weapons and decorate them accordingly.

Every year Siani celebrate the month where they were led from persecution. These celebrations are met with feasting, gift giving, and spending time with family.