Ostari Culture

The Ostari (or Ostari People) are an ethnic group native to The Ostar Isles.

Appearance
It's very common for Ostari people to be very tall and wide, as a result of a type of gigantism, wide spread in Ostar. For this reason they are often used in constructions or in the milita of Aedwin. The Ostari explain their unusual size with their claim to be descendents from the giants from Hedatist myths. They tend to have white skin, dark hair and eyes. Due to their tribal-like society, their clothing is simple, as well as their armor.

Common personality traits and stereotypes
The most common gossip about the Ostari people is that they are all weak minded, orginating from their mispronunciations, tribal-based society and their uncommon scale. While they often filled in the role of the foolish antagonist in Hallengardian folklores, they are one of the most largest and most advanced known tribes.

Despite their size and strength, the Ostari are actually friendly to outsiders and rarely result to violence themselves, the only exception for this are the "New Titans", a minor faction that's seeking to "reconquer" The Hales, that was said to be once ruled by the giants in legends. Their population is much smaller compared to Aedwin and Hallengard and they can often be found at constructions or carrying crates / packages.

Because of their untreated gigantism, they don't live as long as the other peoples of The Hales and often complain about their constant back and leg pain.

Relations
Aedwinians: Ever since Aedwin became independent, they have always had a positive outcome with The Ostar Isles. Ostar was the first nation to join Aedwin in The Great Divide. After the war they were offered protection as an autonomous province, which they accepted.

Hallengardians: Ostari and Hallengardians have a long history of rivalry and battles, but all of their conflict came to an end during the Lauch conquests, where the two nations allied against the invaders. Nowadays the two still enjoy cooperation.

Lauch: While the Ostari doesn't hold as much hate for the southern kingdom as the two other nations of The Hales, they still distrust the Lauch people. Before the islands joined Aedwin, Lauchette made a similar offer, which they rejected. Direct diplomacy has ceased between the two ever since.

Winterlanders: The Ostari are neutral with Winterlanders. They fought on different sides during The White War, but as the result of the distance between the borders, as well as the decreasing Ostari population, the islanders' regiments never met on the battlefield.

Greenfieldians: Little is known about the relationship between the guild and Ostar, as a result of their secrecy, however it's been noted that Ostari often assisted them at constructing the walls as well as carrying their trades to Aedwin.