[COR-FB] CorTéx Language and Cultural Research Institute

[CelesAurivern]

Established in 616 AE for the betterment of relations between Ténotclaxcan tribes and Corrington, headed by the amiable Mr. Townsend.

This facility is located within the village of the Etalpalli, a Ténotclaxcan sub-tribe located south of the island of Annetta, closest to Port Raleigh.

The architecture of this building is mostly native, with a little Corlandish design, courtesy of Merryweather Lumberjacks, Woodworks and Carpentry.

Constructed entirely from natural materials, the hallmark of a Ténotclaxcan building is that its walls are not fully enclosed and there is no floor, except for the ground on which it was built upon.

As their traditions and lifestyle are animism oriented, this deliberate design enables them to be at one with nature; minimal boundaries with the land and plenty of ventilation.

In Etalpalli, all houses are built on the ground level and single level. The downside to this is that in periods of high rainfall, flooding may occur.

When that happens, tribe members will evacuate their homes temporarily to seek higher ground.

This is where Corlandish flavour comes in with a two storey building, thus providing continual shelter even in very wet seasons.

Displayed prominently at the front wall of each house is a symbol of the tribe's patron animal, the bird.

At CorTéx LaCRI, we have chosen a native bird, the Greater Horned Casabana, knowned for its constitution and resilience, to be our representative symbol.

It is our wish that relations between Ténotclaxca and Corrington will continue to improve and have the resilience to withstand even the most trying of times.

This symbol is, of course, a carving made of wood, as it is considered taboo to display any dismembered part of a patron animal, with exception of feathers.

Being animists, the Etalpalli also practice a form of geomancy.

The four lighted boulders you see are strategically placed to signify a relationship based on strong foundations and that will always burn brightly.

Mr. Townsend:

Good day, Ladies and Gentlemen.

Thank you for taking the time today to participate in our cultural study of the Ténotclaxcans.

A lot of people have been asking about the 'outlandish' headgear that certain tribe members wear.

Well, that will be our topic of discussion for today.

Contrary to popular belief, the members do not wear their headgear all the time.

In day to day life, they simply go without headgear, as you can see with our volunteers of the Etalpalli tribe, who sport shaven heads, men and women alike.

The significance of the headgear itself can be likened to traditional family heraldry, such as those of the noble families in Corrington.

The time when they are adorned is usually when there is an official function, such as a ceremony or a celebration, and also in combat, such that it serves to intimidate.

As you might already know, our friends from the Etalpalli follow animist traditions, which is practiced by many Ténotclaxcans.

Most tribes have their own patron animal, and for our friends here, their patron animals are birds.

The headgear of each respective tribe will display an element from their patron animal.

This lovely couple here has natural albatross feathers in their headgear.

While this male couple *ahem*, has opted to colour the feathers in their headgear according to personal preferences.

And now, we shall have a short recess.

We have prepared some light refreshment in our little shelter. Please help yourselves.

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Special thanks to Faladrin for his endorsement.

Edited April 15, 2016 by CelesAurivern

[Tezclatipoca]

Great to see this cultural build in Berelli !

And thank you to help developping the Ténotclaxcans lore.

Like I said this build is a good aspect of an hybrid construction between Native and Corleander architectures !

I like it

Good job !

[TitusV]

Pretty cool building, but the thing I like the most here are your figs!

[Bregir]

Nice build - and I really enjoyed the lecture on headgear! :D

I like the composition and the description of the architecture, but I think the hut looks a little rough around the edges - could perhaps use some more finish and some more advanced techniques?

The burning stones are very nice too - it looks like a ceremonial place! Well done - and good to see some more science! ;)