Kasheran

The Kasheran people have the darkest skin tone and are typically dark haired; blonds are extremely rare and are viewed with a bit of distaste by the general populace. The name Kasheran serves as both the singular and the plural. Childbirth Women don’t lie down. Squatting is preferred. The afterbirth is buried in a place that the parents would find significant for their hopes for the child’s future or on the family land to give them a tie to it. Out in the desert is another popular place to do so. It’s common to remain abstinent for up to six months. A shower traditionally happens around 10 days after the baby is born. The mother’s sister, mother or aunt takes the mother through a ritual bath. She is then massaged with special oils. It is a reward for all her hard work and the pain she had to endure in labor. After the mom is cleaned, the baby is bathed. Following this,family and close friends are invited for a special lunch, called Nahali. Guests bring gifts such as clothes and blankets while close relatives often bring something made of silver for the mother.

Naming Traditions

Family names

Kasheran surnames were once heavily gendered. This trend has mostly faded away, but it’s still in use by the nobility and some of the upper classes. A male is indicated with the prefix fal while the feminine is nil. EX: Kishandren nil Tanjalaar, Kenjariyo fal Tanjalaar Surnames: nil Tanjalaar, fal Tanjalaar, Amshedra, Amshedren, Medrolik, Mazrali, Hamaledra, Suranden, Sholiavan, Uedra, Tarandenn, Tarilik, Talarishann

Culture

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

There is no such thing as a silent meal in Shanshiire. Some of the wealthier families employ professional speakers for that purpose. Same sex affections are accepted A common game they play is Kru-shin. It’s a form of hopscotch with very elaborate layouts.