Despite the fact that San d'Oria's culture revolves around the use of iron, it is a technologically stagnant society. However, with traditional methods passed down over generations, San d'Orian blade smiths forge weapons that rival the swords of the East and are known throughout the world for their quality. The Elvaan culture also centers around a "better than thou" attitude regarding foreigners and especially Humes. This is most prevalent amongst the royalty and military, still angry over their past defeats to the Republic of Bastok.