Nuact'l values

Description::Perhaps the most important ideal which the Nuact’a embrace is that of their shared identity.  Indeed, Nuact’a itself means ‘moon-child/moon-children’. This shared cultural identity is what both holds the nation together and, simultaneously separates them from the Int’a (the children of the Sun). The concept of this cultural purity is so important that it each Ayllu (socio-genetic grouping, i.e.- Paria’a, Ichma’a and Tokl’a) will not intermarry. This Ayllu-based separation has founded the basis of differing morays on certain matters. The Nuact’a take this concept even further in their local, daily lives. The curaca, a local unit which could be a group of farmers, a village or neighborhood in a town/city, functions as a commune/extended family with social obligations, benefits, wealth and even reputations being shared by all members of the curaca. The other major ethical value which permeates the Nuact'a is that of Quipatilizque – mutual exchange or reciprocity. This reciprocity shows not only in the day to day interactions of citizens, but between the Huacas (governors) on affairs of state. No matter how trivial or urgent the matter, something must be offered in exchange for the good or service being considered.

Spiritual Beliefs
Unlike many of the nations on Világ, the Nuact’a believe in a multiplicity of deities. Interestingly enough, however, their beliefs do not make room for the worship of gods who are not of their own pantheon. It is not a matter that they do not believe in the existence of the other beings, but rather to honour them would be to dishonour their own gods and bring down disfavour upon themselves and their Ayllu.

As the descendants of gods, it unsurprising that their religion is both pervasive and complex. Tomes numbering in the thousands have been written about the precise methods of worship, the exacting sacrifices and minutiae of observances. There are even volumes dedicated to an enumeration and summation of the beliefs. As such, we will look at only a few of the most significant and widespread of religious elements.

1. As night is separate from day, keep holy and separate that which is different. This credo incorporates the concepts of the Ayllu purity as well as dictating food preparation, weaving practices and even housing construction.

2. Receive what Camac provides, but take not from her that which is not given. As the Nuact’a believe that the ground itself is the physical manifestation of the earth mother, it is considered proper to use the ground and its fruits (both literally in agriculture as well as figuratively in regards to found minerals), but sacrilege to bore into the mountains for metals or gems.

3. The blood of the Moon's children is sacred. To destroy or harm another child of the Moon is to work directly against the gods and to harm the progeny of Camac. Disagreements between Ayllu are inevitable and are to be expected, but the killing of another of the Nuact'a is such an anathema that for hundreds of years, not a single person is known to have been killed by another of the Kingdoms. This is not to say that accidents don't happen, but even those are treated with great circumspect and are considered to be great omens of ill.