This country is divided up amongst clans. Each clan has Spirit Animal that guides them
The spirit animal guides the whole clan
The spirit animal looks different from other animals of its kind
To attack or slay the spirit animal is an act of war between clans
The two dragon clans are actually protected by a pair of mated dragons
The white dragon is considered a bit more warlike
The white is the female of the pair
Her temper is often compared to that of a mother
She takes good care of all her young
The silver is the male
He has a much calmer and scholarly temperment
He is jsut as fierce in guarding his young
Both regard the sentient creatures as being like their young and thus guard them fiercly
Some very Norse customs are in play here (I forget some terms so this is rough until I look them up again)
Captives are held
Honor and Courage is of upmost importance
Deeds are retold
There is a slight form of slavery, but it is only limited
They do not buy and trade slaves as they only hold such for a bit