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====Indigenous Customs==== | ====Indigenous Customs==== | ||
The Masa has a strong focus on sacred wells, an aspect of their faith derived from the [[Ancient Vallosian Civilization|Zychy]]. They revere these wells and the waters that flow from within, often ascribing a unique individual goddess or god to these wells. Weekly ceremonies are hosted to praise and worship these wells, with the village all joining in attendance to offer their praise and host a communal feast. This forms the basis for much of the regular religious practices of the Masa. | The Masa has a strong focus on sacred wells, an aspect of their faith derived from the [[Ancient Vallosian Civilization|Zychy]]. They revere these wells and the waters that flow from within, often ascribing a unique individual goddess or god to these wells. Weekly ceremonies are hosted to praise and worship these wells, with the village all joining in attendance to offer their praise and host a communal feast. This forms the basis for much of the regular religious practices of the Masa. | ||
In history, the people of the Masa Highlands practiced regular tribal warfare to settle grievances and attain great honor. However, through the works of Higanmaua, this practice was replaced with more symbolic battles. During feasts, families and clans each bring food to share with the community, and they also participate in sporting events. The best food and the best performance awards the family significant prestige, though this prestige comes at the cost of communal honor. Thus, it is the custom for the winning family to repay back this honor with symbolic gifts of necklaces and shell jewelry. Originally this attitude of honor and remittance was cultural and not universal, but Higanmaua standardized it and brought it in | In history, the people of the Masa Highlands practiced regular tribal warfare to settle grievances and attain great honor. However, through the works of Higanmaua, this practice was replaced with more symbolic battles. During feasts, families and clans each bring food to share with the community, and they also participate in sporting events. The best food and the best performance awards the family significant prestige, though this prestige comes at the cost of communal honor. Thus, it is the custom for the winning family to repay back this honor with symbolic gifts of necklaces and shell jewelry. Originally this attitude of honor and remittance was cultural and not universal, but Higanmaua standardized it and brought it in line with faith. These rituals gave become heavily associated with Paouala and the saints of the Masa canon, and failure to repay prestige can be punished according to the Masa legal code. | ||
===Law=== | ===Law=== | ||