Gaian

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Names that end in 'a' are very common and popular at this time
(Skya, Beralynx, Ciere, Darie, Geckhi, Hiled, Kaerie, Laena, Oria, Myka, Anni, Sylsa, Jadr, Belsa, Reven, Pana, Bonnah)

Masculine names

Names that end in 'n' are common and popular at this time
(Telyer, Trom, Mal, Ather, Mrac, Rik, Gerig, Byren, Rejar, Faron, Pan, Mial)

Unisex names

Leix, Qeelin, Ris, Cihen

Family names

Last names are for nobility only

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Common tongue, Anisal

Common Dress code

Pants for fighters and young men. Pants can also be worn by Anisal women depending on their occupation

Birth & Baptismal Rites

Controlled by Priests of th[The Golden Temple]. A pregnant womam will come to the Golden Temple to have their baby, and will stay at the Temple until they are ready to rejoin their family. It is usually a minimum of seven days, but is longer if the baby or mother is not healthy.

Funerary and Memorial customs

Controlled by Priests of t[The Golden Temple]. Funeral Pyres are built on sacred ground and the body is burned, with the ashes released to the earth.

Common Taboos

Intermingling between Animen and Anisal.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Long, decorated hair. Clean face and bodies.

Gender Ideals

Both have long hair. Men are strong, women are wise.

Courtship Ideals

Men court the woman

Relationship Ideals

While it is accepted that an Animen have both male and female lovers- it is expected that they marry to the opposite sex and bear children

Major organizations

[The Golden Temple](organization:6dd97848-f95d-4d07-822d-87b6f380a31b)

Related Organizations

• Clan Toth
• Giea (formerly 'Gaia')