Ravdorsha, Passage of Adulthood

To be Ruskev is to be free and faithful to their Roveni, but first, they must prove they are capable of being men. - Ruskev Elder

The Ravdorsha is a long-standing transition into adulthood for boys and girls within a Roveni Steppe Hosts to become more active in the roles of their community and all of the duties that follow with it. Being a Ruskev is not easy, so their children must learn to be strong and resourceful at a young age. Making it all the more reason for them to learn at a young age so that they can be better prepared for the harsh life that is found upon the Frostbound Steppes.

History

For The Good of All

It is common knowledge that the Ruskev are strong and hardy people who live in their homeland. This is mainly due to their upbringing, as they need to be capable of adapting to it as soon as possible. A Roveni has a strong sense of community, with everyone playing their part in daily life to ensure that everything is maintained, as there are few comforts. It is often why children, when they reach the appropriate age, are made into adults, as they are capable of taking up more duties, leading them to understand hardship better and be used to it, allowing them to be better prepared for situations that require them to what they must to survive and maintain their host. Engraving in them a desire to do their part and do what they can for their community as they are apart of something greater than themsleves.

Execution

In wild and untamed places, such as northern steppes, it is imperative for all who live upon it to learn fast as they grow to survive the many dangers that exist across its land. No one knows this as much as the Ruskev that travel across it as they migrate throughout the year, dealing with unrelenting weather, vicious wildlife, and outsiders that wish to harm them. While adults have a fighting chance, their children do not have such a luxury, as it takes time for them to grow and fend for themselves, needing their parents to shield them from the many dangers they face. It is not until they grow strong enough that they can truly understand the hardship they will face by exposing it early so they are better prepared for it.

Duty of Manhood

Horsemanship: All boys learn to ride a horse when they are big enough to sit on them, learning how to maneuver on them in ways that give them an advantage in all their struggles for survival.
Survival: All know that beyond their camps lies the wilderness and its many hardships that can quickly end them, requiring them to learn the ways of the land to better their chances and their hosts.
Combat : Danger is never far away, as both man and beast will do their people harm if given a chance, requiring all men to learn ways of hunting and war so that they ensure their people's safety.

Duty of Womanhood

Family: Family is something that all women must prioritize in caring for and maintaining, caring for the children and their elders, and when they marry, will care for their children.
Wisdom: Women are often the keepers of stories and advisors to the men of their Roveni in times of struggle and change, for their minds are to remain calm and collective of their best actions for their host.
Protection: It is the duty of the women to protect their home from all dangers when the men are away from the camp, often being taught to fight with spears and bows, along with ensuring that their family is safe.

Participants

Once children reach the age of nine, they proceed to be trained in the proper ways of adulthood, with all children having to take up the role of their gender to ensure their Roveni has the best chance of survival against the all threats.

Related Organizations

• Roveni Steppe Hosts

Related Ethnicities

• Ruskev

Becoming An Adult

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When I become a man, I can finally go hunting with my brothers on my very own horse. - Little Boy

Children often desire to reach adulthood as soon as possible, as this allows them to become more independent while taking on more tasks in their community. However, because childhood is dangerous for Ruskev children, much of it is often very restricted. They are often restricted to the camp or its outskirts, with a family member supervising them. This leads to them only being able to do specific tasks appropriate for their age, as they are not big enough to carry out adult duties or be taken seriously due to their youngness. This has caused many to count the days until they can finally do something essential to make their families proud.