The following command will set your culture to 'Kru.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Kru.'
Name | Kru |
Culture ID | kru |
Heritage | Akan |
Ethos | Stoic |
Language | Kru |
Architecture | African |
Fashion | African |
Coat of Arms | West African |
Military Equipment | Sub-Saharan African |
The Kru people are an ethnic group indigenous to the southeastern region of Liberia and the southwestern part of Ivory Coast. The word 'Kru' refers to both the people and the language they speak. The Kru population is estimated to be about 3.5 million.
The Kru are famous for their seafaring skills, a trait that subconsciously nurtured their defiance of the slavery trade in the 16th and 17th centuries. Historically, they have been traders, navigators, and fishermen, making significant contributions to the economy with their detailed knowledge of the West African coastline.
Kru society is organized around a variety of professions, including blacksmithing, pottery, and fishing. Their societal structure is based on kinship, where power and responsibilities are passed on to younger generations based on lineage.
The Kru have a rich cultural heritage, deeply rooted in music, dance, and storytelling. The Kru drum, known as Bloh, plays an integral part in their cultural festivities. They also have a vibrant mask tradition, typically used in ceremonies and dances related to spiritual rituals.
The Kru people, despite diverse influences, have managed to keep their traditional customs and values alive, showcasing the richness of their culture and their adaptability. They remain an integral part of the cultural mosaic of West Africa.
This culture believes in standing strong like a mountain, taking any and all hardships that life may throw at them and enduring them all with grim determination and an indomitable spirit.
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.
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.