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* '''Proper Name''': Seril system | * '''Proper Name''': Seril system | ||
* '''Star''': It orbits a class A (white) star | * '''Star''': It orbits a class A (white) star | ||
* '''Distance from Star''': it's orbit is approximately | * '''Distance from Star''': it's orbit is approximately 202 million km | ||
* '''Companions''': It is the 4th planet of 9 in the system | * '''Companions''': It is the 4th planet of 9 in the system | ||
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===Manhood=== | ===Manhood=== | ||
Upon reaching the age of 15 a male is considered a man. As part of this he undergoes a long strenuous physical test to prove that he is worthy of being a member of the clan. Upon passing the test he is then branded on the forearms with the symbol of his clan. | Upon reaching the age of 15 a male is considered a man. As part of this he undergoes a long strenuous physical test to prove that he is worthy of being a member of the clan. Upon passing the test he is then branded on the forearms with the symbol of his clan and awarded with his own Jansan, the traditional knife carried by every single adult male. | ||
If he fails to pass the physical tests he will be tossed out of the clan and exiled for life. | If he fails to pass the physical tests he will be tossed out of the clan and exiled for life. | ||
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They also do not involve aliens species in these conflicts which seem to be more a thing of clan honor than anything else. This includes no clan conflict off world regardless of the severity of the disagreement between the clans involved. | They also do not involve aliens species in these conflicts which seem to be more a thing of clan honor than anything else. This includes no clan conflict off world regardless of the severity of the disagreement between the clans involved. | ||
===Jansan=== | |||
This is the traditional knife used by all Serilian males and is always carried at all times by them. It has an 8 inch razor sharp blade and a handle that is formed to fit the owners hand. It is custom made and given as a gift when they reach the age of 15 and have passed the tests of manhood. | |||
They treat these knives almost with ritualistic reverence. As a result if the blade is ever drawn it may not be sheathed until it has drawn blood. This seems to be partially to ensure that no one pulls his knife foolishly but may also have a much more important significance culturally speaking. As a result they will cut themselves and smear the blood on the blade if need be before or while speaking these words, An’Al Neth’rack uths’Fed bath’Ud. Only then can they sheath the blade. | |||
==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||