Human (culture)

Descriptions of human culture date back as far as the first era, and the culture itself might even be much older. Human culture originally revolved around religion and warfare, and to a certain extend still does, with large variations between the north and middle of Aeron. These elements can still be found in modern human architecture, clothing, writing, religion and – of course – weaponry.

Religion
Religion has always played a central role in human culture, with it being (mis)used to build giant temples or shrines and justify warfare. The original pantheon of gods worshiped by humans consists of four gods: Harald, Okin, Feynir and Leyana. Harald, Okin and Feynir are men who protect their kingdom – Aeron – at day and share a bed with their young wife Leyana at night. This is why at night mobs will be found all around Aeron. Each year every one of the three gets to share Leyana's bed for three months. First is Harald, god of war, mountains and sea, who gives winter to Leyana and brings brutal ice storms with him, which make his moments of warmth much more precious and tangible. Then there is Okin, god of crafts, animals, wisdom, trees and lakes, who brings Autumn with him and pleases Leyana with life and colorful moments. Ultimately there is Feynir, god of joy, love, flora and rivers, who brings spring with him, in an explosion of liveliness, color and warmth. After that Leyana, who is the godess of love, beauty and strategy rests for three months until the cycle starts again.