Adripactli (Culture)

== Adripactli==

Starting Location: Near a river that’s in a subtropical savannah/scrub land environment.

=== Society:===

A theocratic state where the Empatili (king) and his Supreme Liptli (High Priests) made the decisions in the land. The Supreme Liptli are elected by the Empatili’s Family but final approval has to arrive from the Empatili. The Minor Liptli (local/village preists) are nominated by the villagers of the area but have to be approved by the Supreme Liptli in charge of managing the area. So the Supreme Liptli aren’t only high priests but governors over a certain region.

But assuming one followed the rules set forth by the Empatili and Liptli, people will be left to do whatever they wish. There are legends of how the Empatili should be benevolent whenever possible or risk loosing his power himself or herself.

=== Lineage:===

Since everybody living under Adripactli rule is considered to be part of the same group, no clans exist. Furthermore, there is an extreme level of social mobility for most people. Even a slave can become an extremely powerful noble if lucky. However, nobody from the outside is allowed to enter royalty.

=== Values:===

Without a doubt science, religion, and tradition are the core values.

=== Religion(s): ===

The Adripactli are semi-polytheistic. There is a belief in a supreme being, Adatil who is the protector of the Adripactli people. This deity rarely comes onto the planet as physical being but when it does, Adatil will take on the shape of various animals. Most frequently as a albino jaguar and can be either male or female. However, this jaguar appears as a male it’s seen as an omen. Regardless, Adatil would much rather send down his/her angels to deal with mortals rather than come down his or herself.

Past:
It’s unknown where the Adripactli came from but according to legend the Adripactli were born from the sap of a gigantic tree.

=== Economic Base:===

Based on metalworking, fishing, pottery and textiles. However, farming does occur whenever the soil is useable. When it isn’t the Adripactli will travel for countless miles looking for potential food sources.

Nation Names: Aserati, Yazatakli,

Person Names: Yet to come