My D&D group is currently running a campaign in Cerelia, and our adventures have taken us into Khinasi lands. During the Christmas haitus, I did some research and developed a failry extensive cultural background for the Khinasi. I post it here for people to review and comment on.

Design notes: Inspiration was taken from the Moorish culture of Spain, The Ottoman Empire, and The Persian Empire. For naval and shipping information, it was taken from Chinese ship styles. Much of the legal codes of the Khinasi were adaptations of Zoroastrian beliefs. Some of it was direct copies from other websites. As such, I claim no credit for the research and publishing of these ideas.

Preface
9 values drive the Khinasi culture. Everything unique to their society stems from one of these values. Different areas of the Khinasi lands value each one greater or lesser depending on history, geography, and philosophy. Khinasi society expects these values to be represented by every single person on a daily basis. The sum total of how these values are shown is referred to as Sayim, or “face.” Sayim is how one is seen in the community. It is a reflection of both current actions and past deeds of both the individual and the Family.