Tilv

Part of Asiri Asa. Tilv keeps getting discovered, and sometimes even ‘conquered’, but no one seems to want to keep them. They are a hardy people, strong-willed, kept peaceful by the struggle through the long winter. Small farming communities don’t get much and share whatever they have with their neighbors, knowing how harsh living conditions can be. They have a good relationship with Troe, who looks upon the Tilv as a younger brother of sorts. In a way that has only been seen once before, Troe does what it can to take care of the chunk of land the Tilv call home, sending regular patrols there. Tilv themselves are friendly to outsiders, but distrusting of magic to the point of hatred. They are also distrustful of Tahmasp based religions. Because they were previously ruled by Ticatn, they are especially distrustful of magic practiced by males. Their religion is based on one god and their own ancestors. There are similarities between both Tahmasp and the traditional seven gods, but notably different is the stress on how God honors only those that are ‘worthy’ – mostly just Tilv ancestors. Because of this inward thinking culture, most Tilv are raised to not be adventurous.

              Medium toned skin, dark hair, and a stockier build distinguish ethnically Tilv people. An uncommon but highly valued trait in Tilv culture is tall height.               The buildings in Tilv are wood and stone, often groupings of long, low cone or dome shaped buildings housing several families at once. Because of their good relationship with Troe, they enjoy a few luxury imports and building technology most of the north doesn’t know. Because of this, their places of worship are ornately decorated and a good sized community of Tilv apprentices to builders from Troe. Tuk, their largest territory, is the center of a wave of architecture which promises new culture and art in Tilv. Their buildings are monolithic, gothic, classical. Their recurring colors are cobalt blue and white, both paints are common imports from Troe. Deep gray is the only color Tilv can create on its own from charred wood. Their art is mostly organic shapes but they have a fascination with circles. Art is based on religious belief/ancestors and the change of seasons. Their language is built on strong but has a syllabic influence from its close relationship with Troe. It is not a complicated language to learn.