The people of the desert know that they live within the Holy Land. It is not for all to live there, for life in the desert is harsh. While the holy lands are open to outsiders who prove themselves, The people are constantly tested, and those who fail perish. From the beginning, the gods and the desert have been interwoven. The Sakoians are a devout people, constantly aware of the hand of Edalirin, and constantly showing their faith in His will. In many Sakoian cities, the devout travel barefoot to show their respect for the Holy Land and Edalirin’s will.

Children are taught by use of example. Parents spend time in teaching their children the ways of the Holy Lands, and of the chores and duties required to live within it. When a child reaches their Kar'Tulor or puberty, they pass into adulthood. They are brought before the tribe or village, and presented as an adult, in a ceremony where the new adult shares water with the respected elders. From this point forward they no longer live under their parents’ roof, and are expected to add to the community, support themselves, and follow the word of Edalirin in all things.

A child passing through their Kar’Tulor shall then Declare allegiance to one of many paths. Organized castes exist to train citizens for their life ahead. Each caste has a separate purpose, and some are much smaller than others. Needless to say each caste follows the word of Edalirin, and most are actually led by important religious figures. Even the military has strong bonds with the holy desert, and Edalirin.

Sakoians respect the use of water in their daily lives. They understand that without water, one cannot live within the desert. Many Sakoians have used their spittle in binding their daily dealings. In cities, the spitting upon the Holy Land and stomping on each other's spittle is considered binding. Water is also given in blessing to travelers, or to strangers. A stranger is honored as a friend and gifted with food and drink upon arrival, unless it is understood that he or she is an enemy.

As it has been since the time of the first Surric, trade is paramount in Sakoian life. A son of the desert would think nothing of spending hours haggling over the price of a valued animal or work from a craftsman. It is this knowledge of the cost and price of things that makes Sakoians wily traders, respected even in distant lands. Bazaars, held weekly, are one of the great joys of a Sakoian’s life.

Those of the desert strive to better themselves every day, and are rarely idle. They delight in decoration and fine foods. Many Sakoians devote themselves to taking the rich minerals and metals of the land and shaping them into jewelry to adorn both men and women alike. Others use the fleeces from flocks as well as dyes from plants to create colorful clothing or tapestries. Hunts are sometimes organized by the Tier of the land to create massive feasts for Sakoian citizens to enjoy, but those caught hunting these exotic and rare animals without permission from their caste leaders will often pay serious consequences.

Since the time of the first Surric, he who sits upon Tar’il has been viewed as the Shiaq, or Sun God. He speaks with the words of Edalirin. The Surric’s words are taken as second only to the voice of Edalirin himself, though only in great travail does God speak to the common traveler. Every day when the sun is at its zenith, Sakoians rest for an hour, to commune with their thoughts, to remember the words of Edalirin and the Surric, and to find their path in the remainder of the day to come.