Art across Osreton
Art across Osreton is as varied as the land itself. In the distant past, native Osretonians would express themselves in many ways, such as creating designs in leather or wood. Weaving elaborate baskets and creating paintings with bold colors. Like much art, the works would reflect the world at the time. Depictions of native fauna and flora were common, as they are in modern times. Native Osretonians also tackled philosophy and religion, with art portraying their questions about humans in nature, the circle of life, and the mysteries that surround the area.
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Not much has changed in Osreton when it comes to art. Some of the more well-known artists depict the varied landscape of the country, from the rocky shores to the timeless Archaic Mountain Range. Quilt making is also a popular pastime in the country, with many talented creators making intricate patterns. A unique occurrence in Osretonian art is the countries rare wildlife, often referred to as cryptids in other parts of the world.
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Music from the forest
Like most places, early music was used as a way to pass down traditions and history. Many of these songs feature stories about major events, how native Osretonians dealt with nature, and cautionary tales about the dangers of the wilderness. Common instruments were flutes, drums, and rough types of violins. Throughout the years, these instruments have become more and more refined.
When industry first tried to take roots in the country, ballads and blues were introduced and melded with the native style. Work songs were either brought over and passed down or created as a means to deal with the harsh working conditions at the time. Instruments like the banjo, violin, and mandolin were also brought over and quickly found a foothold in music. In addition to ballads and work songs, dance songs grew in popularity as dances became a way for communities to gather. Below are some early examples of this.
When industry first tried to take roots in the country, ballads and blues were introduced and melded with the native style. Work songs were either brought over and passed down or created as a means to deal with the harsh working conditions at the time. Instruments like the banjo, violin, and mandolin were also brought over and quickly found a foothold in music. In addition to ballads and work songs, dance songs grew in popularity as dances became a way for communities to gather. Below are some early examples of this.
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Bound to Have a Little Fun by Corrine Sherman
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Evening Shade by Marty O'Donnell
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A great example of how this older form of music has bled into the future is Osreton's National Anthem.
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Osreton's National Anthem - When the Morning Light Shines In by Dan Romer
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September Doves by Lost Dog Street Band
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Caroline by Colter Wall ft. Belle Plaine
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Osretonian cuisine
Osretonian cuisine is often dependent on the area, as most food is grown locally and eaten fresh. While any surplus is distributed across the country, most people's diets consist of what is grown around them. For longer storage and transportation, food in canned in glass jars instead of metal cans. While Osreton's farmers work hard to provide a variety of foods, some things do have to be imported. These imported foods are not as numerous in the country and aren't staples.
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Popular crops grown in Osreton are corn, beans, potatoes, wheat, tomatoes, apples, pumpkin, squash, amaranth, oats, green beans, peppers, mushrooms, and various berries. These crops make up a majority of the Osretonian diet. Meat, especially from agricultural animals like cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs, are not as popular. As the animals are kept primarily for their produce, most are not butchered until they are quite old. The resulting meat is often tough and is usually make into jerky. Instead, most Osretonians get their fresh meat from fishing or hunting, though both are strictly controlled.
Iconic foods include apple cinnamon ice cream, various types of food made with cornmeal, and five alarm soup (A type of soup made with various beans and peppers). |
Fashion of Osreton
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