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  1. -=✥=- -=✥=- The Agnethe people, also known as the Agnes, is an indigenous community who have inhabited the North-west region of Almaris for centuries. Because of the harsh weather condition in the region, they have developed unique ability to survive and thrive in extremely cold environments. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout their history, the Agnethe people have managed to preserve their rich cultural heritage and contribute to the wider Highlander culture of the region. In modern usage, they are an ethnolinguistic group native to Dunbar (Dùn Barr), Sutherland (Cataibh), and Helmsdale (Bun Illdh). -=✥=- -=✥=- History The Agnethe people are indigenous to Almaris and are concentrated in Barton and Sutherland, located in the north-west corner of the continent. Despite being close to other civilisations such as the Nedvedmorians and Norlanders, they have lived in relative isolated with minimal interference from outsiders. However, the Agnethe people have faced a series of disasters since the 14th year of the Second Age, starting with a blizzard and avalanche that wiped out much of the population in Barr and Suther. The remaining Suther people fled to Rendenford and New Esbec, while the Barrach people moved northwest of their original land. In the 19th year, a Skanarris troop attacked the Barrach settlement, killing many and forcing the rest to flee to Providence. Later, during the Three Kingdoms War, many Agnethe people were killed and the surviving children were sent to orphanages. In the Year 32 of the Second Age, a group of Agnethe people mostly of Suther descent set up the Sutherland Corporation, lead by Chairman Daibhidh MacFhilib Sutharlainn, starts to thrive in the Morantir (Almaris) continent by trading. In the Year 42 of the Second Age, the Sutherland Clan, and the Dunbar Clan merged into one united clan under the United Clans of Barr and Suther. In the same year, the Sutherland Corporation, which was a multinational business venture, and Daibhidh MacFhilib Sutharlainn, who was the Clan Chief of the United Clans of Barr and Suther, made an agreement with the King of Norland, Vane Freysson Ruric, to create a new political entity in the southeastern part of Raenrland. They signed the Helmsdale Agreement, which allowed Norland to sell the lands of Rath and Vestlandet to the United Clans and established the new merchant colony. The colony attracted many Sutican and Urguani people who moved in to cultivate the land. In Year 45, Daibhidh Sutharlainn invoked Article 6 of the Helmsdale Agreement and reorganized the merchant colony into a Barony of the Kingdom of Norland called the Barony of Dùnrath. The barony was granted a high degree of autonomy under the Kingdom of Norland through the Helmsdale Agreement and the Rathonian Diplomatic Agreement, which granted the barony independence in all Legislative, Administrative, and Judicial matters and partial independence in Diplomatic matters. Therefore, the Barony became "A Political Entity of the Kingdom of Norland with a high degree of autonomy." This is when the Agnethe people having their state. However, this state is multicultural due to the multinational nature of the Sutherland Corporation. The Sutherland Clan has been the dominating clan of Dùnrath since then. In year 122, the Rathonian People’s Council announced the creation of the title of Baron of Svealand for the rightful chieftain of the Dunbar Clan, where Marsaili Barrach (Marsley Dunbar) revived the Dunbar Clan. -=✥=- -=✥=- Language The Agnethe people have their own language called Agnesa or Oraid a’ Tuath, meaning ‘Northspeech. The indigenous people have used the language for centuries, but after the catastrophic Avalanche that occurred in the 14th year of the Second Age, most of the native speakers perished, making Agnesa an endangered language. However, with the creation of the Sutherland Corporation, the language regained some degree of recognition in the corporate world. It is not an officially recognized language in any nation and settlement on Almaris until the creation of the Barony of Dùnrath. This language was protected by the United Provinces of Dùnrath by the Language and Culture Act (65 S.A.), where along with the Common Language, and de facto Sveasspråk, is a official language of the United Provinces. Agnesa is equivalent to the modern-day Scottish Gaelic language (Not Scots, nor Scottish English), with certain terms translated into LOTC terminology. For more information about the language, Click here. -=✥=- Common Traits Tartan clothing is a traditional clothing style associated with Agnes and Agnethe culture. It consists of a patterned cloth woven from wool and dyed with natural plant-based dyes, featuring distinctive stripes and checks in various colours. There are different colours of tartan clothing and they are coloured based on the family colour (Blue and Black for Sutherland, Blue and White for Dunbar, Red and Yellow for Helmsdale, etc.) , the tartan clothing is often used to represent a specific family or group affiliation. Tartan clothing can be worn as kilts, a type of knee-length skirt worn by men, or dresses and skirts by women. It is also used to make a variety of other clothing items, including trousers, jackets, and scarves. Agnethe Highlanders lived in isolated valleys, glens, and lochs, often relying on subsistence agriculture and raising livestock. The harsh climate and terrain made life difficult, and the Agnethe Highlanders developed a strong sense of self-reliance, community, and loyalty to the clan, the culture, and the people. The majority of Agnethe Highlanders have lighter shades of brown, red, and blonde hair, with blonde being the most common colour. However, black and dark brown hair is also present, especially among those with Dunbar and Helmsdale ancestry. As for eye colours, blue and green were the most common among the Agnethe people, although brown and hazel were also present. However, because many Agnethe people marry non-Agnethe people (mostly Norlanders and Orenians) , the demographic has grown diverse in recent years. The Agnethe people tend to be taller and bigger in size compared to other highlanders due to their unique genetics, nutrition, and environmental factors. Moreover, Agnethe people do not have technical last names like other instead they use a patronymic (or sometimes matronymic) naming system, their last names are determined by their father (or in some cases, mother). Their last name will typically be their father’s first name with a Mac- prefix for boys and Nic- prefix for girls. For example, a man with the given name "Aonghas" (Angus) who is the son of a man named "Daibhidh" (David), would have the surname "MacDhaibhidh" (MacDavid), which means "son of David". Similarly, a woman with the given name "Mairi" (Mary) who is the daughter of a woman named "Kushina" (Cairistìona), would have the surname "NicChairistìona" (NicChristine), which means "daughter of Kushina". Furthermore, the Agnethe people can choose to have a Clan name, which is using the name of the clan as their third name. -=✥=- -=✥=- Society Similar to the Norlandic people, the Agnethe people operate under the clan system. However, there are some differences between the Agnethe clans and the Norlandic clans. The main difference being that the Agnethe clan system is relatively looser than the Norlandic Clan system. Historically, a clan was made up of everyone who lived on the chief's territory, or on territory of those who owed allegiance to the said chief. Through time, with the constant changes of "clan boundaries", migration or regime changes, clans would be made up of large numbers of members who were unrelated. Often, those living on a chief's lands would, over time, adopt the clan's name. A chief could add to his clan by adopting other families, and also had the legal right to outlaw anyone from his clan, including members of his own family. Nowadays, anyone who has the chief's surname is automatically considered to be a member of the chief's clan. Also, anyone who offers allegiance to a chief becomes a member of the chief's clan, unless the chief decides not to accept that person's allegiance. -=✥=- -=✥=- Religion The Agnethe believe in Ùna, the goddess of wisdom. She is pictured as the mother of all knowledge, the guardian of intellect and the bringer of enlightenment. Her followers believe that she embodies the essence of intelligence and innovation. It is believe that many centuries ago, in the small village of Helmsdale, the snow never seemed to stop falling. It was a constant struggle for the villagers to keep their homes warm and their bellies full. But one day, a girl arrived, shrouded in a cloak of snowflakes. She has white hair, white skin, and light blue eyes, very uncommon in the Agnethe tribes. The villagers were wary at first, unsure of what to make of this stranger. However, the girl, whose name was Ùna (Agnes), soon proved to be a kind and wise soul. She listened to their problems with patience and offered them advice and guidance. Ùna showed the villagers how to build sturdy homes with strong Pine Wood that could withstand the harsh winters. She taught them how to store and preserve food for the long, cold months ahead. And most importantly, she united the Suther people, who are the farmers; the Dunbar people, who are the warriors, and the Helmsdale people, who are the miners to form a close community and support each other through the toughest of times. After she left the town, the snow began to melt and the spring flowers started to bloom, Ùna disappeared as quietly as she had arrived. The villagers searched for her, but she was nowhere to be found. It was as if she had been a fleeting dream, a figment of their imaginations. The lessons of Ùna then became a core belief of the Agnethe people, and this ethos strongly influenced many geo-political decisions made by them. They continued to support each other through the hardships of winter, and they remembered the goddess who had shown them the way. Though she was gone, they knew that her spirit would always be with them, guiding them through the toughest of times. -=✥=- -=✥=- Cuisine Agnethe cuisine is hearty, and it is becoming more diverse since the proclamation of Dùnrath, as more ingredients and foodstuff is introduced and since then influencing the cuisine. The most important part of the Agnethe food and drink culture is Whisky. It is a distilled spirit made from malted barley and water, has played a significant role in Agnethe culture and cuisine for centuries. It is known as the drink of the Rathonians as the country is known for its production of high-quality whiskies. Agnethe producers produces many of the most famous whisky brands, such as the New Sutherland, the Challenger, and the Dancing Lady. Furthermore, dishes such as Haggis, a foodstuff made from sheep's offal (heart, liver, and lungs) mixed with oatmeal, onions, and spices, stuffed into a sheep's stomach and boiled. Shortbread, A buttery and crumbly cookie made from sugar, butter, and flour, often shaped into fingers or rounds, and Bannock Bread, a type of flatbread made from oatmeal or barley flour, are popular dishes within the people. -=✥=- Major Agnethe Clans The United Clans of Barr and Suther In Year 32 of the Second Year, as The Highland Cleansing ends, the two main Agnethe clans, Clan Sutherland and Clan Dunbar decided to form a union between them as the United Clans of Barr and Suther, and established themselves as sister clans. Besides their own possessions, they also collectively lead the United Provinces of Dùnrath. Clan Sutherland (Clann Suthar) The progenitor of Clan Sutherland is unknown, as there were no sufficient writing materials to determine the founder of the clan, but it is widely believed that the progenitor of the Clan is named Martainn. The seat of the clan is currently the Helensburgh Castle in Norraberget. Historically the Sutherland Clan is renowned for their expertise in trading and commerce, and they are also skilled craftsmen, with a particular expertise in distilling some of the most iconic drinks of the Agnethe people, namely whisky. As they have lived in the Barr, Suther, and Helmsdale region for centuries. They have a rich history of distilling alcohol from various ingredients, including barley, rye, and other grains. In recent history, they have been successful in establishing trade deals with other nations and settlements. The trade deals have helped them to expand their economy and increase their wealth. They have also formed alliances with other trading organisations to strengthen their position in the region. For example, during the time that the Sutherland Trading Company was active, they were allied to many settlements such as Elysium, the Barony of Rhein, and subsequently include clans such as the Redfist. Clan Dunbar (Clann Barrach) The progenitor of the Clan Dunbar is also unknown for the same reason as Clan Sutherland, and Neis, 1st Baronet of Dunbar, is currently the recognised progenitor of the Clan. The seat of Clan Dunbar is currently Fort Östlandet (Cille Fearann an Ear) in Svealand. Clan Dunbar is historically known as the warriors of the Agnethe people. Men and Women of Clan Dunbar are trained in the art of combat from a young age. They are known for their fierce determination and bravery on the battlefield, and their strategic thinking and cunning have helped them win many battles. Despite their prowess in battle, the members of Clan Dunbar hold themselves to a high standard of honour and respect, and are refused to harm non-combatants, or plundering and looting cities after their victories. However, Clan Dunbar people went into diaspora after the defeat in the Highland Cleansing and fled mainly to the Holy Orenian Empire, specifically Rendenford and New Esbec. These people then were persecuted by the Orenian Authorities due to their different beliefs and culture. Which led to some of them joining the Urganian side in the War of Wigs. -=✥=-
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