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''Oaleed'' is a [[Bukk|Asdoh]] word that means "free people", although it might also be understood to mean "people free of any duty", which could be a pejorative. The Oaleed call themselves ''Tarsad'', a word in old [[Bukk|Hureed]] which means "the chosen ones".
''Oaleed'' is a [[Bukk|Asdoh]] word that means "free people", although it might also be understood to mean "people free of any duty", which could be a pejorative. The Oaleed call themselves ''Tarsad'', a word in old [[Bukk|Hureed]] which means "the chosen ones".
== Religion ==
== Culture ==
=== Religion ===
Oaleed are [[Xaewoon#Xaewoon_Blue|Xaewoon Blue]] followers, but have since the ancient times developed their own mythology, centered around Mantar. Considered to be a sacred place, the early Oaleed believed that Mantar is populated by giant gods and goddesses. The pantheon of Oaleed deities is called "Stron Hoorhae" (the Song of Light). It is also a literal song, which lists all the deities, their abilities and role in the world.
Oaleed are [[Xaewoon#Xaewoon_Blue|Xaewoon Blue]] followers, but have since the ancient times developed their own mythology, centered around Mantar. Considered to be a sacred place, the early Oaleed believed that Mantar is populated by giant gods and goddesses. The pantheon of Oaleed deities is called "Stron Hoorhae" (the Song of Light). It is also a literal song, which lists all the deities, their abilities and role in the world.
Oaleed mythology folds back into Xaewoon Blue by stating that staying on the path of light ensures that one is under the protection of the gods. By deviating from the path, one gets lost in shadows and becomes susceptible to Eater and his minions.
Oaleed mythology folds back into Xaewoon Blue by stating that staying on the path of light ensures that one is under the protection of the gods. By deviating from the path, one gets lost in shadows and becomes susceptible to Eater and his minions.
== Music ==
=== Music ===
Oaleed music tradition is one of the most influential in [[Tarnaria]] and largely established traditional Xaewoon stron singing. They employ dalas, a single string instrument, which represents one's guardian. Tarati is a flute which represents challenges and luck. Music pieces involve a duet between a dalas and a tarati, with a singer performing a stron.
Oaleed music tradition is one of the most influential in [[Tarnaria]] and largely established traditional Xaewoon stron singing. They employ dalas, a single string instrument, which represents one's guardian. Tarati is a flute which represents challenges and luck. Music pieces involve a duet between a dalas and a tarati, with a singer performing a stron.
In modern mainstream Xaewoon dalas typically represents [[Eternal Companion]] and tarati represents either Cangon or the Great Hornet.
In modern mainstream Xaewoon dalas typically represents [[Eternal Companion]] and tarati represents either Cangon or the Great Hornet.
=== Guarding ===
Although less prominent than in the [[Utuka]] culture, Oaleed also have the tradition of guarding: placing unusual emphasis on guarding one's surroundings, especially at night. This tradition has a somewhat religious side to it, with Oaleed considering themselves to be the guardians of Mantar.
