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| − | When Charalin youth reach the age of thirteen, they are turned out into | + | When [[Charalin]] youth reach the age of thirteen, they are turned out into |
the wild with nothing more than a knife. They to survive on their own wits | the wild with nothing more than a knife. They to survive on their own wits | ||
| − | for the entire span of | + | for the entire span of [[moons|Elliueh]] (approx. 31 days) to prove that they have |
the survival skills necessary to be an adult on the Plains. | the survival skills necessary to be an adult on the Plains. | ||
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As a rule, a Charalin's surname is often the name of their birth mother. | As a rule, a Charalin's surname is often the name of their birth mother. | ||
Their Charalin name, given to them on their Naming Day, is secondary to | Their Charalin name, given to them on their Naming Day, is secondary to | ||
| − | their mother's. Charali will often have a Davite name given or taken by | + | their mother's. Charali will often have a [[The Holy Order of King Dav|Davite]] name given or taken by |
them as well to make their passage through the Western territory easier. | them as well to make their passage through the Western territory easier. | ||
When a Charalin introduces himself or herself to a westerner, they will | When a Charalin introduces himself or herself to a westerner, they will | ||
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society. | society. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:53, 30 December 2018
When Charalin youth reach the age of thirteen, they are turned out into the wild with nothing more than a knife. They to survive on their own wits for the entire span of Elliueh (approx. 31 days) to prove that they have the survival skills necessary to be an adult on the Plains.
Until Elliueh becomes full, the Charali youth may not begin to track and pursue their families. During this time, it is their task to clothe themselves, creating weapons and gain some coup or honor in pursuit of their name. As Elliueh begins to wax or wane, depending o when the cycle started, the youth may begin to make their way through the wilds towards their family. When they arrive, they are met with a greater celebration than the day they entered the world. There is no birthday, but a naming day, when the Boy or Girl gains their place in the tribe as an adult. By gaining this, they are able to speak their opinion within their clan and be counted among the warriors when battle is called.
As a rule, a Charalin's surname is often the name of their birth mother. Their Charalin name, given to them on their Naming Day, is secondary to their mother's. Charali will often have a Davite name given or taken by them as well to make their passage through the Western territory easier. When a Charalin introduces himself or herself to a westerner, they will often say, "I am (order of birth)(son or daughter) of (mother), (Davist name)." It is rare to divulge their true Charalin name to an outsider.
Sometimes the name given or taken by a Charali marks their place in society.
