Name of Tribe: Treva
Commonly Called: Qutrelian, Natives, Riosian, and Treva people.
Lifespan: They normally live to the average age of 70.
Appearance: The primary
skin tone of the Treva people is dark brown. Eyes and hair also tend to be shades of dark brown and black. In the newer generation, green and hazel eyes have shown up in some individuals do to the influx of Selymar traders, and settlers.
Abilities: They have no inborn magical abilities as they are ordinary humans.
Beliefs: It is a grave dishonor for a man to injure a woman, even accidentally. Unwanted attention from a man towards a woman is forbidden. Women are revered as being holy, imbued with magical power, and the special ability of prophecy. People believe that, depending on how twins are treated, they can bring either fortune or misfortune to their families and the tribe. For this reason, twins receive special attention. Woman who died in childbirth are glorified in the same way as a warrior who died in battle, and she is honored for her courage.
Religion: Treva follow the Qutreli Religion.
Traditions: They follow all of the Qutreli Religions traditions and practices. Outside the religious traditions such as weddings, funerals, and worship, they have three traditions unique to the Treva tribe.
1 - White and red paint is worn one the arms during official tribal gatherings and celebrations. The paint depicts symbols that represent ones status, and states the individuals occupation, achievements, marital status, and talents.
2 - Lost baby teeth are used to convey parents’ hopes for the child's future. For example, if they want their child to be devout, they might bury the tooth near a shrine.
3 - Treva people are always garlanded by a crown of leaves or fresh flowers on their birthdays. There is a celebration held in the home from dawn till dusk. The family prepares the traditional festive Treva foods of Sweet bean paste, crystallised citrus peels, honey acorn hotcakes, seaweed oyster soup, pickled beets, garlic goat cheese, and spicy pork sausage. Quests can come and go from the home, leaving gifts, blessings, and treats for the birthday girl/boy after enjoying some of the laid out foods. Song, Dance, music, and stories are the main entertainment.
Language: The Treva have their own language that is also shared with the Anjou and Denka tribes. Practically all Treva people can speak the common language of Aveeno. They also use the common language for writing purposes, and have translated their ancient runic symbols into the common written language. Their language is similar to the other native Riosian languages, so communication is not much of an issue. (Treva Language = Google translator 'Dutch')
History: As a native tribal people of Riosa their history is full of feuds between other tribes, wars over land, and battles over various things. The Treva keep a written record of their histories. They've had times of famine, peace, plague, war, and prosperity. All of the Treva Chiefs have testimonial scrolls written about them after they die. These scrolls detail about their time as leaders, and subsequent accomplishments. Over 50 years ago, when Selymar sailors discovered the continent of Riosa and its natives, the Treva were one of the first tribes to accept the outsiders and established trade with them. Other then raids for the Mogo, the Treva have been relatively peaceful over the last 70 years.
Lifestyle: Women are generally highly regarded. Women are respected members of the community and can even be warriors if they chose. Men and women are considered equal within the tribe, and are not subservient to men, or vise versa. There are distinct gender roles within the society, but they are not mandatory or fully expected. The tribe is best known for their colorful woven fabrics, and mastery of animal husbandry.
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Family - Marriage is a sacred institution in the eyes of both the tribe and their religion. A bride brings to her marriage, a dowry in the form of a certain amount of money, or livestock. The groom brings his inherited land, and home. Treva do not practice arranged marriages, as they only marry for love. Traditionally a Wife's role in the family is to manage the households money and domestics. Her typical tasks include: Child rearing, weaving, cooking, making cheese, making soap, doing laundry, conducting trade, gardening, milking goats, spinning wool, and household shopping. Woman are also the primary authority within the family in regards to medicine, healing, and religious observance. Husband's are traditionally the providers for the family, and they tend to work outside the home, but some trades can be done from home. Men, Woman, and children all work the fields together.
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Housing - They live in
homes made of wooden logs and mud. These one room homes, have fireplace that is used for heat and cooking. Animal hide is used as a door during the winters, but otherwise the doorway is left open.
Inside on each side are raised benches that double as seating area during the day and beds at night. Underneath there is storage for blankets, cloth, pillows, and wooden chests containing buttons, brooches, pins, soap, hair ribbon, and other things. Above the fireplace is shelving where bowls, and pots containing berries, cheese, and jerky are kept. Spoons and pans hang under the shelves above the fireplace. Hammocks are hung in the corners, and usually hold a multitude of things like, yarn, toys, and food such as onions, potatoes, carrots, and squash. Its common to see dried chili peppers, flowers, and herbs hanging from the ceiling inside the home. On one wall a vertical loom is attached, and is used for making cloth, and weaving tapestries. The opposite wall usually has hooks to hang stuff on.
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Clothes - Traditional Treva clothes are made of linen or wool fabric. Cloth are worn as Togas, wrapped, draped, and in tied sash styles, similar to what we know as Grecian or ancient Greek style. Since clothing is rarely cut or sewn, pretty fasteners and buttons are often used to keep garments in place. Small buttons, pins and brooches are normally made from metals such as gold and silver. Elaborate braided hairstyles are common for women, and colorful ribbons and yarn are usually woven into the hair. Newer fabrics gained through trade such as silk, and cotton have become very popular.
Education: - Children between the ages of 3 and 8 years old attend the village school for five hours a day. This is where they learn reading, writing, basic math, plant identification, morals, laws, Tribal History/legends, fishing, swimming, painting, and astronomy.
- When they turn nine years old, they only attend school for two-three hours a day. The rest of the day they are now expected to help with the chores at home, and work in the fields. Formal education ends at the age of twelve.
- When boys turn twelve years old, they are to begin their apprenticeship in their chosen career paths. Typically young boys apprentice under their fathers or other relative for free, but if they can pay a fee then one can apprentice in any career. This is also the time when boys can choose to start training as a warrior.
- When girls turn twelve their formal education ends, and they begin their two year seclusion within the shrine house. The girls learn the arts of healing, medicine, food preservation, weaving, midwifery, cooking, knitting, money management, calligraphy, and they attend to the priestesses.
Famous: - Mahulo O'Hiapo - Current Chief of the tribe.
- Tao O'Ipomoea - Current commander of the Treva Warriors.
- Kainoakupuna O'Awapuhi - Current high priestess of the Qutreli Religion.
- Nani O'Wahine - Current Foreign and local trade representative for the tribe.
- Elepaio O'Noe - A Priestess, and Composer of over 40 scared hymns of the Qutreli Religion.
Names: Treva people have a first name, and a surname. There are no middle names. For traditional Treva names refer to names/words of Hawaiian origin. Surnames are Patronymic (a name derived from the name of a father, with the addition of the prefix O'). Example: John's father name is Edward, so John's Surname is O'Edward. If the father is unknown then the child surname is instead their mothers first name with the added prefix. Many of the traditional Treva names are unisex. When it comes to marriage, name do not change.
- Common Female Names: Kekepania, Leialoha, Apikalia, Malie, and Waiola.
- Common Male Names: Kaiholo, Noelani, Kanye, Makaio, and Hiapo.
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