Navini

Navini is a race of albino humanoids who live on the desert island of Gehanu. Food and water are very difficult to find on this island. It is thought that for thousands of years, albinos were seen as a curse among the islands and all races send them to this island to die. Nothing was able to survive here in the dry desert anyway. But yet they thrived and started their own civilization and to them, those not born as an albino were the curse and became outcasts.

Naming Traditions

Unisex names

Navini have a single name and no last name. There is also no distincion between male or female names. Common names and sounds are: Itaz, Shatha, Atzeirjaz, Durthucha, Ekhaxhe, Vimkhu, Lankha, Nashmihla, Esthenga, Kanjikyepa, Chosce, Iccasz, Cacorriss, Lelzaske, Urkizha, Miti, Ohyas, Krirtahya, Savattra, Kranjartista

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Navini speak a basterized combined language of common, Dwarven, Elvish, Halfling, Gnomish and Goblin.

Coming of Age Rites

When a Navini comes of age (16), they are required to spend a week in the desert by themselves and survive. It doesn't matter who you are or if you have any sort of handicap. Everyone is considered equal if they wish to become a thriving member of the community. All they get is one flagon of water and a day's worth of rations. Once they return and have succeeded a large party is thrown in their honor. If they fail, they get one more chance. If they fail again, they are seen as outcasts and losers. Never able to work, marry, or make friends.

Funerary and Memorial customs

When a Navini dies, their body is chopped up and used as fertilizer in the harsh climate.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

There are no real beauty ideals among the Navini. But it seems that the paler the skin, the more attractive someone is as that raises the possibility of an albino baby.