The current protocols are to some extent a mishmash of work done by me, Polities, Zanz and probably a few more. Zanz the old man retconed the main religion from Pontesian Bishopal (which had never really been RP:ed much to my knowledge) to Hobrazian Orthodox. I don't really mind, it makes sense considering it's culture and location, although I guess ol' Conlib would have objected if he was still around. What is the current status of the Hobrazian Orthodox Church? Is it's name (specifically the orthodox part) compatible with the rules on IRL references? (I know what "orthodox" means, but still..)
During the Commonwealth era, Pontesi used to be inspired by Victorian Britain. I like to think that there exists such a thing as a "Pntek high culture" with Artanian (English) influences. IdioC came up with a very interesting proposal:
OOC: Makes sense that it would be Norman as a lot of British Royal traditions started with the Norman invasion and Billy the Bastard (William the Conqueror). There's certainly a case for such a high culture to exist. Pretty sure that ConLib and the Phalangists were both part of IML; claiming Luthori/Artanian influence on the fashions of a "High Caste" of Pontesian Dynasties would be both realistic and in keeping with history. The Lebanese flavour certainly influenced the hierarchy at the time and it helps to have an icon with all dynasties.
I can coin "Sugir" for Cedar and suggest "Sugirkai" (Cedar people) for this high caste.
Failing that, have "Abuék Pntékai" for High Pontics in Luthori (who might consider "Pnték" a vulgate term in light of their Artanian influences) then use "Sugirkai" as a derogatory term for the blue-bloods by the masses!
It seems we had Lebanese and Turkish/Ottoman influences in the original PDC era and then added an Armenian aspect... it all links up quite well (Perhaps the British influences are a bit of a stretch unless considered in the style of Imperial Mesopotamia, Cyprus or the British Mandate of Palestine).
For what it's worth Zanz is still about on the forum as "TheNewGuy"... he chipped in on the CultPro debates.
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