Oxalanti (culture)
The fertile lands of east Mytidon have been tilled by Oxalanti hands for as long as anyone can remember. Although new overlords came and went, and new gods were brought from overseas, the determination of the Oxalanti people was never broken. They still hold onto hope that one day they will be free, free to work for their people, not the Scusstari or the Aversarians. The region itself is famed for its variety of wines, enjoyed by Aversarians and the upper echelons of Iyrossi society alike.
In a ceremony observed by at least 12 elders from nearby villages, an Oxalanti woman can become a man and vice versa. Some do this of their own volition, but many more do so because of the strict gender roles in Iyrossi society. Often there are not enough men or women in a village to fulfill the jobs which the gods have ordained for each gender, and therefore someone has to fill that gap. This practice deeply interested the Aversarian public when it was first documented, and became the subject of many plays and novels.