^also had to include the classic

Since burying of the dead is not favorable in their waterlogged soils, they usually cremate them. There is a particularly large willow tree that essentially acts as the 'graveyard' of the empire. As a sign of respect and remembrance, small ribbons are tied to the branches. There is this belief that when they pray to the deceased and a firefly lands near the ribbon, it means that they received the message :). The Cod Empire relies on aquaculture. Besides fish they also farm mussels, eels, and there's a steady production of pearls. There's also a lot of gimmick food in the empire, specifically the worm-like mollusks that are found inside mangrove wood. It's one of those foods that they will offer to tourists because they think it's funny to see how grossed out people will be.

Very messy sketch but it needed to come out so I could work on other things, so it’ll be a while before another thing comes out! Sorry!