Hazfeni Ethnicity in Potestatem | World Anvil

Hazfeni

Our people grow strong. Their skin darkens with sun's whip. Their minds, bodies, and souls, overflowing with the sands of wisdom, strength, and time.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Aaminah, Basimoh, Atiyo, Casso, Ditzo, Faarieh, Iris, Jael, Nalani, Na'ilao, Najahn, Salihah, Tova, Zina, Zaraa'

Masculine names

Abdel, Aziz, Dar, Eroli, Gilo, HAlil, Ibrahol, Jal, Karamo, Na'to'lo, Na'in, Razi, Seft, Xantheus, Yazdoh, Zahir, Rekton

Family names

Rek, Selam, Poule, Osis, Shemes, Fein, Haeni, Kubis (Deceased), Berena, Defothlo, Deuini, Saigh

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Darkened skin show, sun spots, and strong bodies show dedication to work. More Hazfeni in nature is inverted temples. Bumps rather than divots they say it's a sign one has adept magical abilities. Scars and strain are encouraged and sought after.

Gender Ideals

Men are usually encouraged to physical affairs such as warfare and stonecutting. Farming and craftwork is a grey area for ideal jobs. Magic and study are dedicated to women's time, children are encouraged to follow their respective parents, but are often handed off to those who are just before adulthood for daily care.

Courtship Ideals

Courtship in the Hazfen is a group affair. Usually, one person is encouraged by a group to engage with another. Those on the sidelines will give their summaries of the person in short bursts while the other sides listen. If accepted by the larger groups the two egged-on individuals will introduce themselves and their family names, occupations, etc. Lastly, the two will shadow each other at work, take festivals together, usually while trailed by the groups who judge compatibility. Great vast differences between the two people will make them appear successful as they will round each other over time.

Relationship Ideals

Simple short relationships focusing on practical gain. Compatibility is marked as a prime marker for marriage, differences being the key. Common traits such as weak and strong are paired, or witty and dull, oxymoronic relationships are the prime examples of who should court one another with differences being encouraged.
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