Editing Nation of Zell (section)

== Culture ==
The culture of Zell is a melting pot from many regions. While each is highly varied, there are a few overlapping features that cross ancestral borders.

==== Zealous Worship ====
For the population, [[wikipedia:Cult|Zell is the greatest of gods]]. Their worship reflects this. The average person prays three to four times a day with a daily trip to a cathedral or temple.

==== Charity ====
There is a great deal of prosperity in Zell. The people view themselves as better than other nations or groups because of this. Yet, from these arrogant foundations comes good. An average person in Zell is charitable. Gifts of food, clothing, and gold are all common to the less fortunate in and outside of Zell. Zell's charity is not often discussed outside its borders. Many countries do not tell their people about Zell’s charity for fear that they would begin to think well of the

warmongering state.

==== Community Focused Towns Guard ====
Town guards are trained to be servants of the people in Zell. Many are retired soldiers who take their discipline into the town guard. Although for many it is an adjustment. Guards are taught to be always smiling and to chat with travelers. They are told to be curious, not judgemental, and help as many people as possible. Without the pressure of a normal town guard the Zell guards are able to take their time to truly help people with their problems. It is uncommon to also see towns guard going door to door checking in on the residents. While other town guards might be feared or viewed with suspicion, the people of Zell treasure their town guard. They are a member of the community and respected.

==== Military Fanaticism ====
The people of Zell love their military. Young children dream of joining the army. Soldiers are treated like heroes and generals like celebrities. Information about troop movements, promotions, and battles fill the local papers. People cannot get enough about their military.

==== Horseback Riding ====
A tradition from Caer Bospora that has spread through the empire, many in Zell love horses. In villages people own their own stable while those who live in cities rent from a massive community stable. Although the people from Bospora are the best riders, the average citizen in Zell is no slouch and can easily cover fifty-miles a day on horseback.

==== Prohibition ====
The empire of Zell has outlawed the consumption of alcohol. Zell himself believes that alcohol is evil. It makes strong men weak and weak men into criminals. Therefore in 106 AR, all alcohol was made illegal within the nation. This is not to say that no alcohol exists within Zell but none is served legally in taverns across the empire.