Az Emberek values

Description::Az Emberek revere the past, law and order. They hold their concepts of equality, fairness and solidarity as vital to the sanctity of life. Indeed, the very words Az Emberek mean “The People”. These deep-seated ideals mean that Az Emberek are well known for their morality. This leads those who deal with Az Emberek to gain a grudging respect and appreciation for their way of life even if they don’t agree with those views. Perhaps one of the most visible signs of their ideals is the strict and frequent observance of countless small rituals. Whether it is a certain method of dress, the way a person wears their hat or how many times you knock at a persons door, there are reasons for everything, a story for each and most Embereki know the tale of why you should or shouldn't do 'that'. Many outlanders consider Republican attitudes towards the past to be a nostalgic retrospect for a dying culture, but they would be wrong. The high esteem that Az Emberek hold for their past is less a matter of wanting to return to what once was and more of an attempt to discern how they have arrived at this point and how to preserve what they have become.

Spiritual Beliefs
With a people so invested in forms and rituals for the continuance of their society, it is no surprise that Az Emberek are strongly spiritual. Additionally, it is no shock that there are many varied local customs and rituals which consume the daily patterns of people’s existence and help define their Családi. One of the major binding agents within the Republic, however, is the widespread adoption and belief in the moral and ethical codes of conduct known collectively as the Tanáradodé.

Developed over eight centuries ago, the Tanáradodé outlines a complex system of ethical, moral, social and political thought which could be considered a religion by some. The upshot is that proper thought and the exercise thereof via daily routine combine to form a web of connectivity in which everyone, from commoner to Konzul, are responsible to society, each other and themselves for their behaviour. These relationships, and knowing one’s place, is central to the culture.

Despite such an interleaving ethic, there is substantive room for discussion and argument, from the meanings of certain key concepts to their application. Further, the Tanáradodé does not, by certain interpretations of the texts, exclude any religious belief or other ethical system.