Urran (Er-ran)
Humans who dwell in the infernally dominated Urro, most Urrans are demonized by the other humans of the world, due to their association and often subservience to the evil outsiders of the realm. Most urrans however, are simply working to survive in their harsh environment.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Feminine pronouns typical utilize "Ha" "Haga" "Hill" "War/Da" "Mid" or "Ser" (Woman, Women, She, Her, They, Them)
Most female bleza are named after a valuable or beautiful object, such as Bliha (Crystal), Grennchser (Flower), Frullda (Song). Their schnoza typically take the form of pleasant descriptors and adjectives, such as Flülltardt (Shiny), Schaicha (Beautiful), or Jirdat (Sweet).
Thus, a common full female name might be Ha Bliha Flülltardt Kla Blanntskein-Fyhängsdt (Miss Crystal Shiny of the South Farmer Family)
Masculine names
Male pronouns utilize "Schwe" "Schweappf" "Kei" "Wun" "Kwau" "Schpeu" or "Krooldt" (Man, Men, He, Him, They, Them), but asides from the father's family name, male pronouns are not typically used in naming.
Most male bleza are named after a respected ancestor, local hero, or other important male figure, although in ancient times, male names seemed to be based on animals, and many survived to this day including Dulldt (Tiger), Reustann (Lizard), Ber (Talon). Male schnoza are often taken from positive adjactives that are seen as strong, such as ünschen (Fearsome), Pfe (Smart), or Daulsch (Sharp).
Thus, a common full male name might be Bi Dulldt ünschen Kla Pedurnkei-Krent (Mr. Tiger Fearsome of the Rivernorth family)
Family names
Family names of the Urrok are typically broken down into four categories, indicating their status in Urran socieity;
Names based on bodily attributes: These names are held by slaves and other lower classes, such as the Lileän or other servents. Common names might include Josäscher (Brokenback), Railber (Littlefinger), or Rufri (Brown Hair).
Names based on occupation: These names are usually reserved for lower-class workers, such as farmers or miners. Common names include Aintujoosɛŋst (Boulderbreaker), Fyängsdt (Farmer) or Lachdtpriɛŋst (Fetcher of Paint)
Names based on location: These names are used by middle class merchants or upper class citizens. The most common names harken to the six providences of Skatoria, with Bosh, Emar, Emag, Enbal, Hizad, and Krig being popular. The more important the family, the closer the name to the providence, but non-providence names such as directional names, Blanntsen (Of the South), Krent (of the North), ün (Of the East), and Duckdten (Of the West) and names based on physical things, such as Pedurni (Near the River) are also common.
Names based on paternal ancestors: These names are reserved for the important nobility and other members of society who have had an ancestor make a name for themselves. Such names are usual some sort of alteration of additional titles that ancestor achieved when alive. Lieschwekengsdt (Dragonslayer) Föfganzöɛŋst (Archmage), and Prerpparschränk (Sin-Eater) are all notable noble names.
Other names
Urrans have many names, with the more important your family is the more names its members have. Common Urrans usually have four names, the given name or the bleza (work name), which is gender specific and spoken in formal settings; the schnoza (play name) used shorthand by friends and family, which is not always gender specific; then the fathers family name hyphenated with the mothers family name. The connecting words "Ha" (Miss) or "Bi" Mr. are placed in front of the names to indicate unmarried adults, with "Hason" (Mrs) and "Bison" (Mr.) used for ones of married status. For noble houses, the connecting word "Klu" (From/of) is often placed before the family name as an indicator of noble status. Additional names gained from prestige are usually placed after the family name, indicating those achievements are part of the family legacy as a whole.
Thus, an unmarried commoner's name might be Ha Frullda Jirdat Aintujooskɛiŋst-Lachdatpriɛŋst (Miss Song Sweet Boulderbreaker-Paintfetcher), while a married noble who as accomplished great things might be Bison Ber Daulsch Klu Boshwun-Krigha Lieschtyrykengsdt (Mr. Talon Sharp, of House Bosh and Krig, Slayer of Dragons)
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Most urrans speak Urrok Common, although many of the territories of Urro require them to learn either Abyssal or Infernal, with some even banning Urrok and other languages altogether.
Average technological level
The Urrok are heavily industrious, delveing into both new technologies and dark magic. They are masters of summoning magic.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Wealthy Urran can afford to purchase a small amount of devil blood to anoint their newborns, in the hopes that it will bestow a dark blessing upon them later in life. For the common Urran, they might substitute this ritual with wine, or simply hold the newborn aloft and offer dark prayers to whatever dark force they venerate.
Coming of Age Rites
Male Urrans usually follow in their fathers footsteps, becoming an apprentice or taking over the family business. Many wealthier Urrans attend a university or mage-school to hone their mind and magic, before graduating and gaining either governmental or high level clergy positions. Poor Urrans have little choice other than to become laborers (although the hardest of jobs are usually reserved for the Lileän), or low-level church members.
Woman are usually married off to increase familial connections as soon as possible.
Funerary and Memorial customs
The Urrok have little care for their dead, and usually a body of a deceased member is sold to an infernal warlock or a infernal-backed government, so that the body can be used in dark rituals. Wealthier Urrok might have a familial crypt that they lay their dead to rest in.
Common Taboos
The Urran see demonic kind as thier greatest threat, and since demons are born from the souls of sinful mortals, they seek to curtail sin through control. They believe that while no mortal is without sin, carefully controlling their sins is the best way to ensure minimumal contribution to the demonic hordes of the Pit. The Sinlords, leaders of each of the Hellknight orders, are in charge of ensuring that each of the six provediences of Skatoria remain on the proper path.
Common Myths and Legends
Nearly all of the Urran worship one of the ten Fiendish Lords, with a majority venerating either Asmodeus or Ranva.
A common legend is that Asmodeus arrived in the ancient past, and began the Hellcraft, the construction of his planar realm known as the Hellforge, but left the surrounding tribes to their own devices. When his brother Thom established his hold in The Pit, Asmodeus approached the tribes, warning them of the upcoming demonic dangers. The humans of the realm headed his warning, but the halflings refused to trust him. These early humans became the first devils, and help Asmodeus create the mighty Zorda Battlements. The halflings, now nearly exctinct from rampaging demons, returned to the newly built gates and begged for protection. Suprising his new creations, Asmodeus agreed to save them, in exchange for their future loyalty. But once the demonic threat had been repelled, the halflings attempted to betray Asmodeus, and thus were cursed as oathbreakers into becoming the Lileän.
Major organizations
While the Urrans are spread out thoughtout the realm, a majority of them dwell in the devilish nation of Skatoria, with smaller concentrated populations in Kamaa and the Kika Jungland.
Nearly all members in Skatoria are part of the Hellflame Scriptures, the Church dedicated to the Fiendish Lord, Asmodeus, as church attendance is mandatory in the country.
Random Urran Homelands
| % Rolled | Homeland | Trait Gained |
|---|---|---|
| 01-40 | Walled City | Excellent Penmanship |
| 41-50 | Dark Jungle | Vindictive Strike |
| 51-60 | Feudal Mountain Village | Detect Disobedience |
| 61-70 | Tundra Village | Pain is Pleasure |
| 71-80 | Heretical City | Hatred of the Gods |
| 81-90 | Sinful City | Covenant of Abbadon |
| 91-94 | Infernal Stronghold | Scholar of the Great Beyond |
| 95-98 | Abyssal Pit | Abyssal Eavesdropper |
| 99-00 | Unusual Homeland | (Roll on Unusual Homeland Table) |
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