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There is a final group of people, the Sunya, who have, for one reason or another, no status in society. This Prakarna consists of those disowned by their families, criminals and orphans, as well as those descended from them. Historically, it also included the mentally and physically disabled, however this practice ended several centuries ago with the introduction of an equal rights convention. | There is a final group of people, the Sunya, who have, for one reason or another, no status in society. This Prakarna consists of those disowned by their families, criminals and orphans, as well as those descended from them. Historically, it also included the mentally and physically disabled, however this practice ended several centuries ago with the introduction of an equal rights convention. | ||
====Naming Conventions==== | |||
Almost all Kubarey have a first name, at least one middle name and a family name. Their first name is entirely the selection of the child's family; it can be a virtue they hope their child will embody, the name of a favoured close relative or friend, or simply a name found pleasing. | |||
The middle names are chosen by priests at the child's naming ceremony, usually conducted within the first year of birth. The names can include honoured ancestors, lesser deities, and notable historical figures. The belief is that the spirits of these individuals will watch over and guide the child through life. | |||
====Family==== | ====Family==== | ||
Kubarey marry in pairs | Kubarey marry in pairs, with the lower status partner taking the surname of the higher status one. In rare cases, such as when the two individuals are virtually equal in status, each partner may keep their family name, or they may choose a new one to share for their marriage. | ||
Due to the ability of the Kubarey female to keep an embryo within stasis, marriage tradition involved the potential bride living with members of her husband's family for one year, during which they ensure that she eats a diet that would ensure any static pregnancy would resume development and come to term. In return, after the marriage the wife's family would deliver a gift equivalent to the year's worth of room and board to the husband's. This tradition is rarely observed in modern times. | Due to the ability of the Kubarey female to keep an embryo within stasis, marriage tradition involved the potential bride living with members of her husband's family for one year, during which they ensure that she eats a diet that would ensure any static pregnancy would resume development and come to term. In return, after the marriage the wife's family would deliver a gift equivalent to the year's worth of room and board to the husband's. This tradition is rarely observed to its full extent in modern times, and has evolved into the simple presentation of a gift to each set of parents. | ||
Divorce is relatively rare, but without stigma, and both parties may remarry without prejudice. | |||
As a result of their lengthy lifespan, it is rare to have more than one child in a home at any given time, and children are considered legal adults at the age of 75. | |||
====Apparel==== | ====Apparel==== | ||
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