Kühnhau, West Willemsruhe, Währenhais Province
The sun rose into the sky. Shadows of bison and wildebeest stand against the horizon. Song birds proclaim daylight with their chirps and trills. A small town, of typical Krïdan style- stone brick structures with sloped wooden roofs. Smoke rises from the chimneys, the sun glints of the gold onion dome of the town hall.
Konstantijn opened his eyes. He shut them again, his curtains cutting of the light. But it was a battle that could not be won. At least not in Konstantijn's case. For the sun got brighter, until Konstantijn flung off his covers and opened his eyes. He was about to crawl back under his covers for warmth when he realised- Wait, it's bright this early? And it's warm- it's summer! Konstantijn leaped out of bed, and headed for the toilet. He put his slippers away- I won't be needing those until August. he let his bare feet sink into the carpet. But then he looked at his feet. His body had stayed relatively well tanned during the long cold winter, but his feet, although not pale, were significantly paler than the rest of his body. That will not do. That will not do at all. He thought, opening the door to the bathroom. After doing his business he washed his hands and then leaned on the sink counter. He was about to apply face cream when he decided to take a shower. Like all Krïdans, Konstantijn was particular when it came to appearance and hygiene.
Hair belongs on the top of your head, no where else. Hands and feet must be soft, the body must be tanned. Spots and freckles must be eliminated. The skin should be soft and moist. One must have a decent head of hair and it should be nicely styled. Konstantijn stepped out of the shower and dried himself off.
Konstantijn then went through all the checks every Krïdan boy should make if he upheld honor.
1-feet are pink, soft, tanned and attractive. Toe nails are short and filed. Check
2-legs are hairless, slim and tanned. Check
3- chest has six pack, tanned, athletic and hairless. Check
4-Arms are hairless, tanned, athletic and strong. Check
5-hands are hairless, tanned, fingers are delicate and nailers filed. Check
6-face is tanned, no facial hair, eyebrows light but exist. Check
7- spots, freckles, moles; none exist. Check
8- hair, clean, combed, nicely styled. Check
After checking himself, Konstantijn walked back into his bedroom. A towel round his waist, pyjamas under one arm. He opened his clothes drawers. What to wear? He pondered.
He selected a red pair of pants, beige chino shorts and a navy blue polo shirt. He looked at his feet after dressing into the said items. Two problems: one, a Krïdan should not go bare foot in front of parents, unless at beach or swimming pool. Two, the difference in shading was now a visible concern. With reluctance he put his socks on and headed down stairs.
OOC Thread
OOC:
Right, this a kind of: Who can survive that nations culture? RP. Of course, I cannot trust even the most experienced RPer to be a Krïdan. So you will all be immigrants. You live in the town of Kühnhau, a small country town. It is mostly inhabited by butchers and people advantaged by local produce from the nearby mass farmsteads. Questions on language and culture may be asked, but there is plenty of info in my fact books. It is currently the beginning of a two week holiday for Easter. You will find a culture fighting the western macho-man idea, thus creating a very insecure teen culture. You will explore the very unforgiving nature if the Krïdans, but should you conform and learn, you will unleash the limitless affection of your peers.
