Arinean (/æɹiːniːən/ [ah REE nee EHN])

Naming Traditions

Unisex names

All Arinean names are gender-neutral.

Family names

Family names are formed by adding -kild to the father's first name, e.g. Denarrunkild. In the case that father is not present or unknown, the mother's name is used. If no parent or other familial guardian is present, one's profession is used as a surname, e.g Batshgern.

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Original Arinetsē

Common Dress code

Casual clothing was usually warm, long, and loose (but not flowing). Bright colours and patterns were common. Travellers, especially those going via Wrey, would wear a Wrey cloak to protect themselves from Orlefirs.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

Wearing a Wrey cloak

Ideals

Gender Ideals

Women should be capable of providing for themselves and their children, other family members as needed, and others in their social circles as needed. They should be skilled in their chosen trade or craft, and able to perform a range of other activities -- typical activities include childbearing and raising, cooking, gardening, sewing, managing the household, and so forth (simply because it is most practical). She should be trustworthy, benevolent, able to prepare food, able to organise her household, able to make good financial decisions, energetic, strong, hard-working, dedicated, skillful, learned, able to provide clothing for her family, industrious, compassionate, generous, welcoming, dignified, wise, able to give good advice, confident and unafraid of the future, faithful, kind, able to rest and take breaks without any negative consequences, adored by her children and husband, wise in who she marries, humble, resourceful, and caring.

Men should be capable of providing for themselves and anyone else they are responsible for (such as their spouse, children, extended family members, etc.). They should be skilled in their chosen trade or craft, and able to perform a range of other activities -- typical activities include woodworking and carpentry, teaching (in formal settings), smithing and metalworking, masonry, engineering, and so forth. He should be