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The culture of the Concord is a complex mix of recognizing and embracing differences between the member species and very direct communication. As such the people of the Concord are generally quite communal, willing to assist one another most of the time. The human population is susceptible to drowning and thus the other species are always on the lookout for accidents involving them. Tar’et lack dexterity and so the other species help them with fine detail tasks while they in turn assist with any issues that require great strength.

As the more planets are incorporated in the Zoanthi Chain, the cultural differences across the Concord grow even more varied. There are few universals besides the hatred for the Jailors.

===Beloved Rulers===

It is generally accepted that the rulers, the Lacuvia and Mobu'Nacar are an excellent representation of the Union between the queltl and tar'et people. However, due to various controversies involving previous rulers, the people of Kardakouk are not shy about speaking out against rulings they disapprove of. Whilst the ruler's laws are absolute there is a general expectation that they follow what people want. Full on republicanism or calls for democracy are, however, rare.

===Parched===

In a departure from the normal Kardakian bluntness this term refers to people who do not understand the worldview of the members of the Concord. These people may belittle the generational trauma caused by the Jailors, or the atrocities that are seared into the psyche of Kardakouk’s denizens.

===An Air of Uprising===

The Concord culture is permeated by a sense of solidarity in times of distress. Large scale events like war or natural disasters can often bring people together. For the Concord, the memory of what the Jailors put them through is still fresh. The Concord flourishing and spreading their wings is almost seen as an uprising against their former oppressors, a common cause to rally around. For many people, contributing to the Concord is the same as opposing the Jailors. Thus, public support is fueled both by solidarity and out of spite. A member of the Concord is likely to go the extra mile if it is in support of the faction. The air of uprising against the Jailors is a driving factor, but there is also an uneasiness. They may be free now, but the Jailors are still out there. Will the Concord be ready to face them, or will history repeat itself?

===A Larger Collective===

One aspect of Concord culture is about being part of a larger collective. A collective of those that share a common history with the Jailors, united both for solidarity and safety. The Concord's work with the Zoanthi Chain has largely been about building and inviting others to that collective. Ideals of community and embracing differences are highly valued in this effort, but uniting different cultures from post-Jailor planets is not easy. Despite the difficulties, there is a special relationship between the Concord and those who are part of their collective. Relationships with other factions, even those allied to the Concord, are often seen as fundamentally different and lesser in comparison.