People of Kaelon: Kaelorians
Kaelon Man: Kaelorian (Plural: Kaelorians)
Kaelon Woman: Kaeloria (Plural: Kaeloriae)
Land area: 8.37 million km²
Population: 118.5 million
Ethnic groups:
96% Sun River People,
2% other humans (including Dragon People, etc.), and
2% others
Hierarchy:
Noble family (King as head of the realm)
Sun Speaker (Priest)
Sun Warriors (Soldiers)
Sun Healer (Medic)
Religion: Sun River Religion
Artifact:
Sacred Lion of Kaelon
Divine Sun Emblem
Protective Symbol: Sun Lion Emblem – Protection from darkness and evil
Currency: 1 Kael (= 1 gold ducat, approximately 2 cm in diameter – obverse: a lion with three waves beneath it; reverse: the king's face in profile)
Ethics of Love: Monogamy
Landscape and Climate: Many forests and rivers / mild to hot weather
Mythical Creatures: Including River Monsters
Capital: Caelanthor
Meaning of the word: Caelanthor = "Lion Crown Seat"
Characteristics / Overall appearance of the capital: Majestic citadels, golden lion statues, white stone bridges, royal markets
Coat of Arms:
Shield shape: Classical medieval, silver border
Central symbol: An upright lion with a sun emblem on its chest
Meaning: The coat of arms of Kaelon embodies the virtues of an ancient, honorable kingdom, radiating human greatness and hope.
The upright lion at the center represents courage, royal strength, and unwavering loyalty—values that have shaped Kaelon for generations.
On its chest rests a sun emblem, symbolizing an inner light that provides guidance and warmth even in difficult times.
Details:
Above the lion, a small golden morning star (representing hope and faith in a future beyond the shadows)
At the bottom of the shield, three small silver waves (a venerable reference to Kaelon's ancient river traditions, which have always provided the kingdom with sustenance, trade, and cultural identity)
Crest: a simple golden royal crown with a single blue gemstone (The crest reflects humility in kingship and, at the same time, the purity of Kaelon's heritage)
Thus, the coat of arms of Kaelon unites nobility, humanity, and hope into a symbol that does not perish even in the face of darkness.
Holidays and Rituals:
Sun Festival – June 1
Ritual: Golden ribbons are worn, symbolizing inner light to provide guidance and warmth.
Lion Day – March 12
Ritual: Parades and oath-taking ceremonies to honor the sacred lion.
Rivers Day – August 19
Ritual: Offerings of bread and honey are placed in the river to honor it, and many also enter the river themselves to show humility.
Faithful Hearts Day – August 21
Ritual: Couples exchange small silver lion pendants, tying them around each other's arms.
Love Phrase:
Common Language: "My strength is yours."
Kaelonian: "Fortis mea tibi est."
Love Vow:
Common Language: "In courage and loyalty I choose you."
Kaelonian: "In virtute et fide te eligo."
The rituals usually also include folk songs, folk dances, prayers, and vows of the local kingdom, which are sung, danced, or recited.
Love and Birth Ceremony:
Love Ritual: The couple enters a circular sunlit courtyard made of light-colored stone.
Above them burns an open sunfire that never produces smoke.
They kneel facing each other, touch foreheads, and consummate their union in the face of the light, not hidden—for in Caelon, love is not a secret, but a virtue.
Love Phrase: Common Language: "In the light I recognize you."
Kaelonian: "In lumine te agnosco."
Birth Ritual: The baby is born in the river of Caelon at first light.
A sun symbol is painted with oil on the newborn's forehead.
Birth blessing:
Common speech: "You were born under the sun."
Kaelonian: "Sub sole natus es."
Marriage ceremony:
Marriage ritual: The couple stands beneath a golden canopy while the Sun Speaker (priest) draws a circle around them.
Their hands are bound with a sun band, which unties itself during the exchange of vows.
Marriage blessing:
Common speech: "Honor one another as the sun honors the day."
Kaelonian: "Honora invicem, sicut sol diem."
Funeral Ceremony:
Mourning Ritual: The body is transported to the river and cremated there as the sun reaches its zenith.
The ashes are scattered in the river – no shadow should remain.
Blessing of Mourning:
Common Speech: "Your path ends in the light."
Kaelorian: "Iter tuum in lumine finitur."
Kaelorian Folk Song: please see later to my TikTok.
Kaelorian Folk Dance:
"The Sun River Lion Circle":
Style: Elegant circle dance, hopeful and human.
Form: Two semicircles forming a lion.
Movements: Light, springy steps.
Arms form "waves" for the river and undulating movements, simultaneously symbolizing the movement of the lion's mane.
The raising of the arms represents the sun and also visually symbolizes the lion's ears.
Semicircle A faces Semicircle B, with Semicircle A open at the bottom and Semicircle B open at the top.
Both semicircles move towards each other, forming a circle representing the lion's head and mane. Simultaneously, the dancers on the left and right sides (the lateral dancers) extend their arms laterally at a 90-degree angle to honor/imitate the undulating movements of the lion's mane.
When the two semicircles close (forming a circle), some of the dancers move within the circle, forming the lion's eyes and muzzle – three dancers for each eye (a total of six dancers for both eyes) and another six for the muzzle.
Some of the lateral dancers (those in the center) raise their arms to honor/imitate the sun and the lion's ears.
The dancers at the bottom move half a step forward (the lion's chest opens, inhaling) and then half a step back (the lion's chest closes, exhaling). This makes the lion appear more lifelike.
These movements are continued for approximately one minute.
At the end, the Sun Salutation is recited together – see below.
Symbolism: River and sun as guiding forces.
Kaelorian fashion:
White and light to dark blue traditional costumes (including dirndls) (with a low neckline for women) for the general population.
Dark blue with gold accents signifies the noble family (women with low-cut necklines)
flowing fabrics like water
golden ribbons
lion motifs
golden morning star and/or sun emblem symbols (e.g., earrings, necklaces, brooches, etc.)
silver lion pendants
Language: Kaelon
Hello = Kael'mor oder Kael'mar (another dialect in the south)
Welcome = Luma'dar ("Light guides you")
Thank you = Serath
Please = Beran
Yes = Aye
No = Nor
Farewell (May the sun's path be yours) = Solanar'shen
Kaelon avoids insults – but there are honor-related ones:
"Dishonorable" = Noralem
"Lion-coward" = Leon'feh
"Shadow-slave" = Mor'dul
Daily prayer:
Morning prayer: "Sun, awaken my courage." = "Solanar, excita cor mea."
Evening Prayer: "River, guide my sleep." = "Flumen, duce somnum meum."
Mealtime Prayer: "Thanks for light and food." = "Gratia pro lumen et cibus."
Sun Prayer:
Congregational: "Sun of Kaelon, guide me through shadows and doubts."
Kaelonian: "Solanar'kael, luma'dar zenai mor'nal."
River Protection Prayer:
Congregational: "O holy river, guardian of our lands, hear my plea. Strengthen my stand against those who threaten Kaelon, and carry their wickedness away from our realm."
Kaelonian: "O flumen sanctum, custos terrarum nostrarum, audi supplicem meum. Robora me contra eos qui Kaelonem minantur, et fer malitiam eorum extra regnum nostrum."
Oath (Lion's Oath):
Common Speech: "By sun and lion, I vow courage and loyalty."
Kaelonian: "Solanar, leon'cor – mar'cor veshai."
Hand Signs for Prayers, Oaths, etc. ("The Sun Salutation"):
Both hands are brought together in front of the chest (= honor/humility), as in prayer, then the right hand is moved slightly outward and upward (= guidance, sun salutation & light reception), as if greeting the sun and simultaneously receiving the light.
Mini-Laws:
Lying is considered cowardice.
No one may pollute rivers.
Loyalty is sacred.
Minor offenses: Cowardice and/or lying
Penalties:
Loss of honor
The lion symbol is discarded (= revocation of all privileges)
Public test of courage (= honor must be earned anew)
Major offenses: Treason (betrayal of the river, the sun, or the people of Kaelon)
Penalties:
The lion symbol is discarded and cannot be regained (= revocation of all privileges)
Up to and including banishment or even death
War cry:
Common language: "For Kaelon and the Light!"
Kaelonian: "Sol'kael! Luma'rin!"