Daylamite Culture ID

The Daylamite culture hails from the Daylam region located in Northern Iran, an area rich with fertile lands and verdant forests. Originating over a millennium ago, the Daylamites were known for their resilient spirit and adept military skills. Initially following Zoroastrianism, they later embraced Islam, significantly shaping their cultural evolution.

The Daylamites' agricultural strength, especially in rice farming, played a significant role in their economic activities. Their strategic geographical location provided them with easy trade routes, making them critical players in the Silk Road trading network.

The Daylamite society was largely a decentralized one. Many distinct groups of warrior elite governed the populace with some degree of autonomy. This social structure led to frequent instabilities within their lands, however, it also laid the foundation for culturally influential dynasties, such as the Buyids and the Sallarids.

Daylamite cultural heritage offers a rich meld of ancient customs and religious traditions. Although the current existence of the Daylamites as an ethnic group is up for debate, their cultural and historical contributions continue to live on, particularly in the power dynamics and socio-political structures in the Middle-Eastern region.

Overall, the Daylamite culture is one of resilience, diversity, and substantial historical presence, holding a unique place within the annals of human civilization.

Bellicose Ethos

This culture considers conflict and violence to be necessary states of existence; ingrained in its people is the idea that one should stand up and fight for their own.

• +50% Available Mercenary Companies
• +2 Prowess
• -10% Men-at-Arms Recruitment Cost
• -10% Men-at-Arms Maintenance
• +10% Levy Size

Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.

• Futuwaa
• Mountaineers
• Stalwart Defenders
• Swords for Hire

Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.

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