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 The Kuznyetski are a Nepleslian cultural group. Their numbers are few, as a majority of their children fully integrate with regular Nepleslian culture in every generation. Due to their eternally small population as well as other cultural concerns, they tend to occupy large urban areas so that their close-knit groups have access to supplies they cannot produce from within. The Kuznyetski are a Nepleslian cultural group. Their numbers are few, as a majority of their children fully integrate with regular Nepleslian culture in every generation. Due to their eternally small population as well as other cultural concerns, they tend to occupy large urban areas so that their close-knit groups have access to supplies they cannot produce from within.
  
-==== History ====+===== History =====
  
-The Kuznyetski were originally settlers who inhabited Nepleslia's moons before and during the Yamataian Era. When Nepleslia Succeeded from the Empire and unified its government in YE 28, the Kuznyetski began mostly blending back into regular culture. Small groups of Kuznyetski still live in colonies, though they choose large buildings in urban areas to settle in as opposed to the rural areas they maintained in the past.+The Kuznyetski were originally settlers who inhabited Nepleslia's moons before and during the Yamataian Era. When Nepleslia seceded from the Empire and unified its government in [[timeline:YE 28]], the Kuznyetski began mostly blending back into regular culture. Small groups of Kuznyetski still live in colonies, though they choose large buildings in urban areas to settle in as opposed to the rural areas they maintained in the past.
  
 ==== Culture ==== ==== Culture ====
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 === Living Conditions === === Living Conditions ===
 Kuznyetski people tend to reside in large communities, often in a single urban building or a small rural village. Their living arrangements are very close, sometimes with multiple families sharing the same domicile. On Nepleslia Core, it is popular for a cloister of Kuznyetski to pitch in and gather enough money to purchase an apartment complex. From this point, they will move in and do as they please; even converting the courtyards or adjacent alleyways into common areas where they can gather in large groups. Every square inch of property they own will be put to use for something: rooftops for herb gardens, walls for vine trellises-- old planters have even been used as workbenches. Kuznyetski people tend to reside in large communities, often in a single urban building or a small rural village. Their living arrangements are very close, sometimes with multiple families sharing the same domicile. On Nepleslia Core, it is popular for a cloister of Kuznyetski to pitch in and gather enough money to purchase an apartment complex. From this point, they will move in and do as they please; even converting the courtyards or adjacent alleyways into common areas where they can gather in large groups. Every square inch of property they own will be put to use for something: rooftops for herb gardens, walls for vine trellises-- old planters have even been used as workbenches.
 +
 +=== Barter ===
 +Although Kuznyetski have and use Nepleslian DA, they prefer to use the barter system as their primary form of economic interaction. This is because so many of Kuznyetski supplies are made by community members within the confines of the community. More than often Kuznyetski find it more convenient to trade, as many members of the community dedicate themselves to their chosen profession instead of finding more traditional work in the city. Futhermore, the wages earned by Kuznyetski workers are typically managed by the chapter's Elders. In this way, they band their income together so that things like housing and utilities can be taken care of for them. Working Kuznyetski typically receive free goods and services, but are just as likely to initiate a trade. As such, trade has become a strong part of Kuznyetski culture.
 +
 +=== Death ===
 +A Kuznyetski funeral is usually held at night, though there are no written rules about it. The ceremony is more of an oral tradition that is imitated over and over again. When a Kuznyetski dies, his body is laid out in the largest public space with their personal firearm placed over the chest. Once there, every member of the community approaches to place a small sample of their wares around the corpse. In other cases, a simple farewell or a kiss on the cheek will suffice; though even the most greedy Kuznek is usually willing to give a bullet to a resting fellow. Finally, the corpse is burnt and the ashes scattered and disposed of. The Kuznyetski keep no record of the dead except to satisfy government business.
  
 === Cuisine === === Cuisine ===
-Like most Nepleslians, the Kuznyetski are very fond of meat, although their preferred method of preparation is not as over-the-top as traditional Nepleslian food. Typical meals include greens and meat pan-fried in an iron pot over an open fire, favoring hardy vegetables such as cabbage and carrots over the more fragile spinach. While they are not object to cheese, there is little of it in their cuisine, or much in the way of any dairy product for that matter. Sweets like cake and fudge are viewed as a luxury, and usually have little place at a Kuznyetski dinner table. On the other hand, cookies and tea-biscuits are popular for workers in the field, as they usually contain a small amount of sugar-- much appreciate when one is exhausted. Children are taught to only eat such delights when they're feeling tired during the day.+Like most Nepleslians, the Kuznyetski are very fond of meat, although their preferred method of preparation is not as over-the-top as traditional Nepleslian food. Typical meals include greens and meat pan-fried in an iron pot over an open fire, favoring hardy vegetables such as cabbage and carrots over the more fragile spinach. While they are not object to cheese, there is little of it in their cuisine, or much in the way of any dairy product for that matter. Sweets like cake and fudge are viewed as a luxury, and usually have little place at a Kuznyetski dinner table. On the other hand, cookies and tea-biscuits are popular for workers in the field, as they usually contain a small amount of sugar-- much appreciated when one is exhausted. Children are taught to only eat such delights when they're feeling tired during the day.
  
 Aside from the basics, Kuznyetski prefer to either cook only for themselves or in public with family and friends. It is not uncommon is Kuznyetski communities to see a crowd gathered around a fire pit, with everyone contributing their own ingredients to create a massive feast. Although the entire community rarely gets together as a whole for such an occasion, there will almost always be a crowd doing this very thing every night. Aside from the basics, Kuznyetski prefer to either cook only for themselves or in public with family and friends. It is not uncommon is Kuznyetski communities to see a crowd gathered around a fire pit, with everyone contributing their own ingredients to create a massive feast. Although the entire community rarely gets together as a whole for such an occasion, there will almost always be a crowd doing this very thing every night.
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 === Style === === Style ===
-The Kuznyetski place a high value on being practical, thus their clothing is typically simple in style and rugged in construction. They favor, thick canvas-like materials and long, sturdy unlined coats. Belts tend to be made of thick leather and accessories are limited to those that serve a purpose; such as wide-brim hats and scarves. It's not uncommon for a Kuznyetski to wear their occupations on their sleeve, so to speak; in that they often wear sturdy work clothes as casual attire.+The Kuznyetski place a high value on being practical, thus their clothing is typically simple in style and rugged in construction. They favor, thick canvas-like materials and long, sturdy unlined coats. Belts tend to be made of thick leather and accessories are limited to those that serve a purpose; such as wide-brim hats and [[items:clothing:scarf|scarves]]. It's not uncommon for a Kuznyetski to wear their occupations on their sleeve, so to speak; in that they often wear sturdy work clothes as casual attire.
  
 === Gun Culture === === Gun Culture ===
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 Kuznyetski are not restricted to a particular appearance other than 'Nepleslian-looking', but the nature of them as working class people has shaped their typical form in some ways. Kuznyetski usually have darkened, leathery skin and mixed hair colors by middle-age, due to them spending great lengths of time in the sun. Both the men and the women are usually muscular, though not so much with those whose trade is a craft (such as artists, machinists, and caretakers). Kuznyetski are not restricted to a particular appearance other than 'Nepleslian-looking', but the nature of them as working class people has shaped their typical form in some ways. Kuznyetski usually have darkened, leathery skin and mixed hair colors by middle-age, due to them spending great lengths of time in the sun. Both the men and the women are usually muscular, though not so much with those whose trade is a craft (such as artists, machinists, and caretakers).
  
-===== OOC Notes ===== +==== OOC Notes ==== 
-This page was originally created on 2013/03/24 03:04 by [[user:Lam]].+This page was originally created on 2013/03/24 03:04 by [[members:lam]].

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