PEYRAOD IKSERBI (ˈpeura,od ˈikserbiː)
Life in the Empire
Birth and a baby's introduction to society
Although aided by midwives working for the temple of RYSHE, birth is a dangerous time for both mother and child. The child is not named until they have seen their tenth day. Upon which they are gifted their name and an amulet in a ceremony held at their home. If they reach their first birthday they are given the full rights of citizenship. Within 30 days of birth their parents, grandparents, or a representative of the family must legally declare their birth at the YE IRA(census office).Imperial Naming conventions
All citizens of the Empire must follow the following naming system:- Their birth order.
- An adjective denoting their birthplace.
- A formal given name.
- A personal nickname.
- Birth family name if a married woman (with KYID- prefix).
- Family surname (with LAA- prefix for bastards).
Childhood
Children under the age of 7 are treated as infants and left in the care of women. They are expected to help with the running of the house until they enter education.Entering education (ages 7-14)
At this age all boys, baring heirs from KROMYI families(see below), enter formal education. This education is funded by the state as an educated citizenry is a boon to the Empire. In the early years of their education their aptitude and temperament are monitored closely to correctly place the appropriate apprenticeship when they reach adolescence. Immediately upon arrival children would be taught to read and write. Wrestling and other physical activities would be interspersed to keep the children's attention. By the first year of education children are placed in peer groups of similar skills and placed under the care of a teacher who monitor their aptitude and abilities to aid their further placements. As they get older rhetoric and music are added to the lessons.Apprenticeships (ages 14-19)
At this age the youths have finished their basic schooling and are ready to begin training for their eventual employment.Heirs exception and fostering
Unlike the rank and file citizenry, who are trained to primarily be loyal to their home city, the heirs of the political elite are trained to see themselves as members of the larger Empire. They tend to be educated at home with private tutors and regularly watch council sessions to learn their future role in society. Fostering, while not mandatory, is common for young men between ages of 14 and 20 years of age. Usually to meet the family of a potential bride or to form other alliances.Coming of age
When a free man comes of age he is given a PLYIE made of copper. The ring is to be worn on the index finger of the right hand. This ring is considered proof of a man's status and right to vote in certain situations.Courtship
Courtship is short and unromantic. When a child comes of age they are taken to their local city to visit a matchmakers. Marriages are considered a business partnership writ in blood. The decision is made by the eldest female of the family, with input from the head of the household. The matchmaker coordinates with the family to match young adults together to make the best offspring for their social class. Once this has been done the parents of the matched pair meet with a priest of ESOPE to create a marriage contract. With this contract the couple can meet with a chaperone present to get to know one another. A year after their first meeting a STIO witnesses their wedding vows. The marriage is then recorded in the IRA(census) for taxation purposes. The newlyweds are given a copper bracelet, to be worn around the right arm, by their family.Married life
The purpose of marriage is children. Having children is a duty to the Empire, rewards are given to the families who raise more than 3 children to adulthood. However if a couple don't wish to have any more children, contraceptives and abortive tinctures are available from a priest ofRYMA.Death and Funerary rites
When a citizen dies their body is cared for at home until the temple of KRAMAGE sends priests to collect the body to preserve it until the full moon. On the full moon funerary pyres are lit and the bodies are cremated. The ashes are collected into urns and placed with their ancestors in the city mausoleum.Social Classes
| Class | Description | Rights and Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| KROMYI | The most prestigious of all classes, their wealth comes from the ownership of property. These people are able to live lavishly without ever doing a day's work. If they do decide to labour they are typically placed in positions of power. Their surnames come from ancient imperial names. | Rights: An automatic seat at the WYKSE(senate) and a right to bring forward issues for the WYKSE to vote on. Obligations: Income from property is taxed at 70%. All other income is "donated" to the City. |
| LAAKROMYI | The children of nobles born out of wedlock. They are raised and educated in their noble parent's house, when they reach maturity their noble family finds them high-ranking employment opportunities. These opportunities are typically paths to improve the power or prestige of their family. This class is also the only class beneath the nobility that a noble will consider as a marriage candidate. Their surname is typically their noble parent's surname with the prefix LAA. | Rights: The right to enter the WYKSE for reasons other than employment. Obligations: Income is taxed at 70%. |
| FAEMIM | The educated members of the workforce. Whose work is offered more respect, they tend to be self-employed and hired when necessary. | Rights: Automatic membership to the appropriate KLYIRAED (guild). Obligations: Income is taxed at 20% |
| KORRYNTA | Typical citizenry of the Empire. | Rights: Ownership of property. Obligations: Income is taxed at 10% |
| QAA | These are slaves who have bought their way out of slavery but have not earnt enough to purchase their citizenship. This class is considered a transitional class, citizens with fewer rights in exchange for not needing to meet the obligations of citizenship. | Rights: Their name is officially recorded in census data granting them the right to legal representation. Food and shelter can be provided by an YISTO MAT (poorhouse). Obligations: Unemployment is criminalised. |
| QYANARIM | Chattel slaves descended from prisoners captured in raids. Considered largely beneath notice, but the Empire relies on their work. | Rights: Physical protection from harm, under anti-vandalization laws. Food and shelter are provided by their master. Obligations: Absolute obedience to their master. |
Political Rank within the Empire
PEYRAIM - the Emperor
The undisputed ruler of all. By his will we flourish. Leader of the three branches of power: FLYE FRAYNKER, FLYE LYOR and FLYE AYNKOR. LAFEO - He who Speaks(for the Emperor) The Emperor's voice on all matters. One of the few permitted to see his grand plans.FLYE FRAYNKER
The religious branch of the Empire's power structure. ESSOEGOOD - He who divines the Gods will.- Wears a purple stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a blue stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a red stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a white over-tunic with a trim in a set colour determined by their temple.
FLYE LYOR
The legal branch of the Empire's power structure. LYOIM- He who encodes the law.- Wears a purple stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a purple stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a blue stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a blue stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a red stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a red stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears an ink black over-tunic with a trim in a set colour determined by their work.
FLYE AYNKOR
The militaristic branch of the Empire's power structure. RIBO - He who strategises.- Wears a purple stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a blue stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a red stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a red stripe on their formal toga to show their status.
- Wears a red over-tunic with a trim in a set colour determined by their specialisation.
- Wears a green over-tunic with a trim in a set colour determined by their work.
MEI FROERIMYS DENOYM (We bring Order)
Type
Geopolitical, Empire
Alternative Names
PEYRA MINT
Successor Organizations
Demonym
PEYRARBI
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Economic System
Market economy
Currency
PEYRARBI LOA
Official State Religion
Official Languages