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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 ref|sa3.5|6}} The people wear their hair in braids and tend to be quiet and uninterested in international affairs. 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. After a trading visit by [[Rysn]] the Hexi left "singing their farewell," which may indicate that songs are an important feature of their culture or religion
The Hexi religion involves the keeping of sacred animals, and priests take oaths not to eat flesh. Grubs and insects are excluded, however, as they are considered plants. As a result, fresh grain with worms is a highly prized food source. The Hexi also make jerky from dead animals, but it is specifically intended for trading with outsiders.{{book ref|sa3.5|6}}
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