Post by Admin on Jun 25, 2016 20:45:42 GMT -5
Within Estersea, the prevailing values are family, home and loyalty. The Watermen of old and the present day denizens of Estersea have gone through a great deal of hardship, having to make sacrifices and hard choices to hold on to what is theirs. As such, the thought of a family losing home or land is absolutely abhorrent. A typical person of Estersea would do everything in their power to prevent the loss of land and home. The thought of simply moving to another location is simply unheard of.
It is the landowners, whether noble or commoner, that hold the most influence in the society of Estersea because they are seen as being able to provide for not only their families but the contribution of society as a whole. It has been an old tradition that the landowners of Estersea gather together in Gilboa once or twice a year to discuss matters of import and decide the general direction of the region. The Ibarra family, being the most powerful and influential family in Estersea, is recognized as the de facto leader. However, it is prudent for the Marquess to welcome the input of all landowners, lest he or she find himself removed from power. The denizens of Estersea do not so closely adhere to the divine right of blood as do the other duchies of Archades.
Family units are extremely important in Estersea. The culture is mostly patriarchal in nature, but the influence of women in culture and home is very strong. Women have every right to speak their mind and provide guidance in major decisions that influence the home. In some extreme cases, women can even inherit, but this is only done as a last resort. That woman is then expected to find a husband who will take her name to ensure the continuance of the family line.
Every member of the family is expected to contribute in some way. Laziness is strongly discouraged and looked down upon. Those family members that do little for the family are often cast out and left to fend for themselves. Fortunately, family members, whether noble or commoner, are encouraged to follow any path that they wish, just so long as it is beneficial. Thus, it is not uncommon to see both men and women performing the same tasks or jobs whether it be mercantilism, farming, fishing, fighting, crafting or what have you.
It is the landowners, whether noble or commoner, that hold the most influence in the society of Estersea because they are seen as being able to provide for not only their families but the contribution of society as a whole. It has been an old tradition that the landowners of Estersea gather together in Gilboa once or twice a year to discuss matters of import and decide the general direction of the region. The Ibarra family, being the most powerful and influential family in Estersea, is recognized as the de facto leader. However, it is prudent for the Marquess to welcome the input of all landowners, lest he or she find himself removed from power. The denizens of Estersea do not so closely adhere to the divine right of blood as do the other duchies of Archades.
Family units are extremely important in Estersea. The culture is mostly patriarchal in nature, but the influence of women in culture and home is very strong. Women have every right to speak their mind and provide guidance in major decisions that influence the home. In some extreme cases, women can even inherit, but this is only done as a last resort. That woman is then expected to find a husband who will take her name to ensure the continuance of the family line.
Every member of the family is expected to contribute in some way. Laziness is strongly discouraged and looked down upon. Those family members that do little for the family are often cast out and left to fend for themselves. Fortunately, family members, whether noble or commoner, are encouraged to follow any path that they wish, just so long as it is beneficial. Thus, it is not uncommon to see both men and women performing the same tasks or jobs whether it be mercantilism, farming, fishing, fighting, crafting or what have you.