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== Politics and Culture ==
The people of Hexi are largely nomadic; one can travel there for many days without encountering a village.{{book ref|sa3|106}}{{book ref|sa3|114}} Like other states in the region, it's considered a backwater, even when compared with nearby [[Marat]].{{book ref|sa3|106}}{{book [[Szeth]]ref|sa3.5|6}} comparesThe people wear their hair in braids and tend to be quiet and uninterested in international affairs.{{book ref|sa3.5|6}} They can be challenging trading partners as their language is difficult to learn; respectful language may be rewarded with gifts while the arrogant are rejected altogether.{{book ref|sa3.5|6}} After a trading visit by [[MaratRysn]]'s peoplethe toHexi theleft "singing their farewell," which may indicate that songs are an nomadicimportant tribesfeature of Hexitheir culture or religion, similar to the [[listeners]].{{book ref|sa3.5|1066}}
 
The Hexi religion involves the keeping of sacred animals, and priests take oaths not to eat flesh.{{book ref|sa3.5|6}} Grubs and insects are excluded, however, as they are considered plants.{{book ref|sa3.5|6}} As a result, fresh grain with worms is a highly prized food source.{{book ref|sa3.5|6}} The Hexi also make jerky from dead animals, but it is specifically intended for trading with outsiders.{{book ref|sa3.5|6}}
 
At this time, it is unknown if there is a "Lesser Hexi", or some equivalent. However, the state is usually referred to as simply "Hexi", making the existence of other Hexis unlikely.{{book ref|sa3|106}}{{book ref|sa3|114}}
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