Hidebound
Hidebound adjective - Tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions.
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The Quest of the Unaligned features the shamais, who in addition to literal power over water also possess the power to influence minds "like water wearing down a rock" and are noted for being extremely hidebound and traditionalist, much like water follows the channels it has worn for itself.
Source: Making a Splash
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