Nystapi People: Difference between revisions

History of Nystapi people is closely related to Blåskovian history, for better or worse. To the degree, that a common nickname for Nystapi given by Blåskovian peoples are “Litlåttes” which roughly can be translated to little Blåskovians or little blues/sparkles. The term is only really used in [[Noraida]] and [[Blaskog]], with the occasional Nystapi official in [[Lapliszna]]. Despite their closeness to Blåskovian culture and history, Nystapi people have been able to keep their form of [[Akuanism]], and to some degree their form of [[Nys'tat'en|Nys’tat’en]]. Though their form of [[Nys'tat'en|Nys’tat’en]], has been extremely influenced by Blåskovian language and their names being Ulvriktianized.

Nystapi still frequently pursued their traditional livelihoods, such as reindeer husbandry, fur trapping, fishing and bone handicrafting. Reindeer husbandry in particular being a large part of Nystapi employment across Eastern Borea, but mainly within [[Lapliszna]] and [[Blaskog]]. Fishing along the shoreline and lakes, using the traditional method to harvest salmon. In addition to the traditional livelihood, Nystapi people ‘Niväk’, a mixture of Blåskovian and Nystapi traditions, started back in the 1800s. Niväk including but is not limited to spring bear hunts, baseball, and stick duels.

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.

Pre-Niväk cuisine use to consist of meat only from reindeer and fish. Fruits, vegetables and other plant matter like roots or herbs were forged from the wilderness as they followed reindeer migration patterns. Post-Niväk cuisine changed massively to more domesticated crops, such as corn, wheat, Borean rice and soybeans. Meat still only includes reindeer and fish, however the preparation of meat changed. Pre-Niväk, meat was cooked but it was seen improper to add in spices or make it into a dish, rather reindeer meat was made into jerky. Jerky while still commonly eaten, but it is no longer a treated as a main meal but as a field snack or food to be consume while working in the fields or on the range. Meats now are served as part of a curry dish, steak and burgers mainstay of Ulvriktian dishes on [[Concord]] and [[Blaskog]].

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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