Culture and Society of the Berturracioi
Introduction
The society of Berturracioi is built upon devotion to their oracles and the creation of music, art and dance. Berturracioi travel in large, sprawling caravans, engineered to survive the desert’s shifting terrain. They are known for their distinctive silver appearance, a result of the sun protection they wear at all times.
Societal Structure
Berturracioi hold onto a fairly rigid social structure as a result of their survival in a difficult land. At the top are the Oracles. Elder women who foresee the future and guide their caravans and society at large. Below them are master artisans followed by apprentice artisans. Every aspect of Berturracioi society is considered an artform, from art itself to cooking to raising children.
Religion and Spirituality
The Berturracioi revere Nāaon, the Ascendant Spirit of illusions and shadows. Their oracles are Osiari who commune with Nāaon and receive guidance in the form of visions.
Language
Berturracioi speak Berturraci, a flowing, poetic language.
Music and Dance
Berturracioi music mimics the rhythms of the wind and sand:
- Flutes – Crafted from hollow desert reeds, mimicking the sound of shifting dunes.
- Drums – Made of vibrating metal plates, producing deep, rolling beats like distant thunder.
- Wind Chimes – Made of hollow glass, producing light airy sounds.
Berturracioi Dancer
Clothing and Adornments
Traditional clothing are simple white coverings meant to protect from the harsh desert environment.