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==Culture==
Nystapi culture has been remarked by Blåskovian influence and history of colonization however it is unique in its adaptation of working alongside Blåskovian influence rather than actively opposing it. Examples include Niväk customs, adaptation and intermixing of Blåskovian customs with their own indigenous Nystapi culture. While controversial, even to this day centuries later it is cited as the most all encompassing reason why Nystapi was arguably the most successful surviving indigenous ethnicity in Borea and was able to escape the worst of Blåskovian colonization.
=== Housing ===
Before Niväk, Nystapi people would grow full beards and like the majority of other Akuan cultural groups all across the world kept growing their hair out throughout their life. Tattooing across the face and lip was extremely common, in particular when tattooing the lip. Lip tattoos, started off as a small spot on top of the lip, that increased in size as a Nystapi grew older until eventually the lip tattoo completely covered their lips stretching out to their cheeks and across their face. Pre-Niväk fashion tends to be more plain in color and was spun from inner bark of elm trees, leading faint blue color to the clothing. The pre-Niväk consists of three layers, a short robe with long straight sleeves that could easily be folded up with wooden bands and a rope made from reindeer fur around the waist. The outer layer, being more decorative in nature, is made with reindeer skins, colored beads and layered colored cloth made from wool. ▼
Post-Niväk however, Nystapi tattoo culture was driven to extinction, beards and facial hair in general became a sign of backwardness. Long hair, while still relevant in Nystapi culture, became more focused on including beads and ribbons alongside traditional braiding patterns. Fashion adapted towards Blåskovians colors and style, using more yellow to symbolize gold in their outfits, using longer robes made from cotton and wool rather than spinning bark. Another change was the use of dyes, in particular using blue, red and green alongside yellow in their fashion. Borean silk, became a frequent fabric of choice for the upper and well-to-do members of society. Kimonos and their various styles became a symbol of individual, which is traditionally seen as negative in any Akuan culture to be individualistic. The Lapérouse cattleperson hat became common for field hands, as well the Blåskovian Ushanka and facial masks, usually made from cloth became common place. Other than Blåskovian influences, Côtois/Lapérousian culture as made its way into Nystapi fashion, such as plaid button ups, jeans and work boots not just including the cattleperson hats. Completely separate from either two cultural influences, ponchos made from reindeer skin mixed with fur and cloth became common place to wear over one's coat. ▼
[[File:Cot-Farmhouse.jpg|thumb|Nouvelle Ferme Côtois]]Habitation before Niväk, was made in a few ways such as digging a hole during the spring and summer and unrolling a roof made from wild grass mixed with glue created from reindeer hoofs, having the roof slanted facing against the wind for the fireplace to distribute the smoke. During fall, large tents made from reindeer skins for walls, floors made from rolled wild grass and a center place of the tent being used for the fireplace, resulting in holes in the center. Heads of the Nystapi bands before Niväk, would have their own special housing which acted as a town hall, court and in some cases a prison in as well serving a place for the heads of families to sleep at. During this time, heads of families slept away from their families and rather slept in the same tent as the others heads together. These tents was the largest in the band, crafted using reindeer skins, colored beads along the edges, colorful stitching along the roofing and the tent itself was made up of several other tents that was attached to it. The multi-tent, use the different tents as a method to separate duties that is held by the band council, and the most important in the detached tent-rooms, was the [[Akuanism|Akuan]] shrine dedicated for the band's ancestors and record book.
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Jewelry became fashionable and widespread in Nystapi culture after Niväk. Primary within necklaces front, as it is considered fashionable to wear colorful beads and necklaces being the easiest way to show it. To show one is married, the use of a silver ring with polish wood weaved around it which could be worn either on the finger or attached to a necklace. Clothing patterns use geometric shapes, primary around the sleeves and the hem of clothing. Hats, became generalized either using hood of the skirt jackets, cattle folk hats or the Blåskovian Ushanka. Ribbons and other small strips of cloth attached to clothing held embroidery including the geometric shapes, Akuan warding or prayers and symbols of animals.
==== Tattoos & Facial Hair ====
▲Before Niväk, Nystapi people would grow full beards and like the majority of other Akuan cultural groups all across the world kept growing their hair out throughout their life. Tattooing across the face and lip was extremely common, in particular when tattooing the lip. Lip tattoos, started off as a small spot on top of the lip, that increased in size as a Nystapi grew older until eventually the lip tattoo completely covered their lips stretching out to their cheeks and across their face. Pre-Niväk fashion tends to be more plain in color and was spun from inner bark of elm trees, leading faint blue color to the clothing. The pre-Niväk consists of three layers, a short robe with long straight sleeves that could easily be folded up with wooden bands and a rope made from reindeer fur around the waist. The outer layer, being more decorative in nature, is made with reindeer skins, colored beads and layered colored cloth made from wool.
▲Post-Niväk however, Nystapi tattoo culture was driven to extinction, beards and facial hair in general became a sign of backwardness. Long hair, while still relevant in Nystapi culture, became more focused on including beads and ribbons alongside traditional braiding patterns. Fashion adapted towards Blåskovians colors and style, using more yellow to symbolize gold in their outfits, using longer robes made from cotton and wool rather than spinning bark. Another change was the use of dyes, in particular using blue, red and green alongside yellow in their fashion. Borean silk, became a frequent fabric of choice for the upper and well-to-do members of society. Kimonos and their various styles became a symbol of individual, which is traditionally seen as negative in any Akuan culture to be individualistic. The Lapérouse cattleperson hat became common for field hands, as well the Blåskovian Ushanka and facial masks, usually made from cloth became common place. Other than Blåskovian influences, Côtois/Lapérousian culture as made its way into Nystapi fashion, such as plaid button ups, jeans and work boots not just including the cattleperson hats. Completely separate from either two cultural influences, ponchos made from reindeer skin mixed with fur and cloth became common place to wear over one's coat.
==== Religious and Holiday Clothing ====
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