Chitchrota'r

T'u Chitchrota'r /tʲəu cɪcɾʲʊˈtʲa/, or The Fallen, are those elves of Autumn, more formally, the Ciyamu-gri'de Biyaro /çiaˈmˠuː gɾˠɪˈɾʲɛ bʲiaɾˠoː/ or Court of Autumn.
In the time before the Cataclysm , the Fallen lived mostly in the lands held now by Einelund and Palacuun. Their ancient cities were ruined and upon the Return, the Fallen found no place for themselves. Many chose to return to the Shadowfey but others stayed, to explore the world and find a place for themselves.

Naming Traditions

Unisex names

Biave /bʲiaˈvʲɛ/; Glia /xɫiə/; Tchrua /cɾʲuə/; Bruebar /bʲɾʲuːˈbˠɑː/; Djria /dʲɾʲiə/; Triste /t̪ˠɾˠiːsˠˈt̪ˠeː/; Dua /t̪ˠuə/; Dru'lu /dʲɾʲʊɾˠˈɫuː/; Remaiju /ɾˠeːˈmʲəiɟuː/; Nua /n̪ˠuə/; Lili'e /lʲɪˈlʲeː/; Kwelto /kɫɪɫˈt̪ˠoː/; Kiyali /çiaˈlʲɪ/; Gre'hu /gɾˠɪˈxuː/; Reelo /ɾˠiːˈlʲoː/

Family names

The Chitchrota'r take half of each parents surname, continuing the lineage of both mother and father. Each half usually represents a word or concept.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Chitchrota'r are lean and athletic, the result of a life spent training for and engaging in battle with the denizens of the Shadowfey. Tattoos and jewelry are coveted, as they signify various accomplishments, and attest to an individual's bravery or prowess.

Gender Ideals

The Chitchrota'r eschew most gender ideals. They generally recognize biological differences, but life in the Shadowfey does not allow the privilege of assigning gender roles. Everyone is expected to perform any necessary task; their survival depends on it.

Courtship Ideals

There is precious little time for courtship in the Shadowfey. Chichrota'r often allow themselves the vulnerability of passion in the moments after intense dangers or trials.

Relationship Ideals

Chitchrota'r do not lay claim to any person other than themselves. Two elves may be together for a time and then simply go their separate ways. Oftentimes, they will come back together at some point. It is not uncommon for extended polyamorous unions to exist within packs or villages.

Encompassed species

• Elf

Related Organizations

• Meilfron mi Fromnae

Related Myths

• The Fall of Riaka'dya