Rafi

''Rafi is the culture shared by the native citizens of Marafire. For a species of large arboreal monkey, see Re.''

Rafi are the citizens of Marafire. About almost all Rafi are Re, but anyone of any species, nationality, or ethnicity can become Rafi by registering with the Marafire Ministry of the Exterior. The Rafi native language is Temarafire. Not all Re are Rafi. There are Re living outside of Marafire's borders, especially in the forest south of Samasana.

Culturally they are extremely friendly and welcoming, very strongly believe in social welfare and this extends to all living beings not just the Rafi and not even just sentient beings. Generally the Rafi welcome all friendly and respectful visitors within the borders and gladly grant citizenship to anyone who asks.

The Marafire political leadership is highly in favor of tourism and makes open efforts to be welcoming and inclusive (ie. Kutau). However a visit to Marafire could result in culture shock.

Part of the tourism effort is distributing propaganda in the region hailing Marafire as a pleasant resort-type tropical getaway, and the Rafi as amicable and polite. While all those things are true none of the propaganda mentions the intense hiking and potentially climbing required to visit most locations, the fact that 80-90% of food served will be raw or preserved produce and organized hunts are prohibited by law (a common complaint amongst omnivorous and carnivorous guests), or that the Re are friendly but also an incredibly raucous, free-spirited, sexually liberal, minimal order society. The propaganda also neglects to mention that traveling outside of Kutune Fese ("edge cities") is either expensive (if you hire a Kenene) or very dangerous.