Duryadi | Durish
The Duryadi people are a rich, family oriented, clan-based and traditional race. Having lived in the same land for over a costal deserts for centuries, they have developed a unique identity that helps them live in the unique land of Naghron. The way they dress, act, and the things they believe have all been refined and established over the years. The Duryadi are a clan-based, seafaring cultural group that is comprised of members from multiple species all bound by a common culture, creed, and code.
The Duryadi is an ethnic group of various races who make up the primary population of Duryad. While they share many of the cultural traits of their Shaa'douin, Shaladar roots, their culture is unique as well, shaped by their experiences in Naghron.
The people of what is now the Qyzharate of Duryad first lived in the central and southern regions of that area but spread as the The Qyzharate of Duryad did. Now they are numerous and because of successful trade have also spread across the world.
As a whole, the Duryadi are the physical embodiment of the virtues Nagron's varied landscapes. They are a proud people who repay insults and impropriety accordingly. They are hospitable to travelers who show that they deserve the treatment and who treated the duryadi with the same respect they are afforded.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Aberash, Adhuriel, Adhurshann, Aelinor, Alia, Alysanne, Alyssa, Amaya, Amsha, Aqwen, Argethiel, Arihime, Arizys, Ashqarat, Asza, Aynur, Ayzebel, Azisha, Aziza
Badrulce, Baela, Bahidiat, Bahija, Bahimorae, Bahrshann, Banao, Bandrish, Bazame, Bazdashann, Belbirith, Belnorae, Belsira, Belvyre, Bhamila
Cabirith
Caerfrash
Caerliann
Caerlinor
Caliann
Calugil
Calugwen
Chabralah
Chadarah
Chandara
Chandra
Chaphralah
Crismyse
Cristhyra
Criswophyl
Daarqwen
Daella
Daella
Daena
Darina
Darqwen
Darshann
Darshirah
Darushann
Darvahshann
Dhomoreh
Dhomyse
Dido
Djedirne
Djerineh
Dolinn
Dolinor
Donya
Doqaresh
Drysshann
Drysthibra
Ejderah
Ejderiel
Ejderish
Elaena
Elaheh
Elirinn
Eresh
Ereshann
Ereshtar
Erlipatys
Erlisira
Erlivyre,
Ershanoush
Esharyah
Eshashann
Eshmunzura
Eshriel,
Eshshann
Eshsira
Eshtart
Eshtarte
Faelarys
Faepatys
Faerqish
Farhef
Farideh
Farzaneh
Fayrah
Fayruz
Fennys
Fereshteh
Feruza
Firouzeh
Gawahir
Gazharel
Ghadir
Gherwahzurar
Ghirshira
Ghufrann
Ghulbar
Ghunayya
Ghunuul
Gizem
Gohshar
Goldor
Haalymah
Hafsina
Hafsuna
Hajareh
Halyssa
Handanor
Hasuna
Hazal
Hazaleh
Helaena
Hikraan
Hilalce
Houriq
Hulya
Hurdad
Hurfala
Hurtad
Ibwarah
Ikranur
Ilmane
Ilorah
Ilsira
Inarah
Inarsin
Inashter
Inshar
Irbnys
Ireshann
Irhime
Irlyrish
Irlyvys
Ishhara
Ishtar
Israhym
Jaehaella
Jaehaera
Jaleh
Janahquil
Jannara
Janqali
Janqil
Jehime
Jehirah
Jehm
Jehmbel
Jehmm
Jehymm
Jezebel
Jhavandra
Jheriel
Jherina
Jherishann
Jhulnar
Jinan
Jocoria
Jovyre
Jufina
Julduz
Julnahr
Jumana
Kahina
Kahymm
Kamerşah
Kanorae
Keldrish
Kelshann
Kelnash
Khadarah
Khalishann
Khareefah
Kholnorae
Khorbel
Khunufseh
Kishmet
Kohime
Kraqousha
Kumsahl
Ladhira
Laena
Laleh
Leyla
Lilorann
Liloxiris
Lirem
Lishan
Lishira
Lisira
Lohfaresh
Loralarys
Lorariel
Lorarinn
Lorhime
Lorinn
Lucineh
Lulu
Malzys
Masal
maneh
Maral
Maimunah
Maylak
Maram
Manaleh
Mehrnaz
Mahvash
Mahnaz
Muabershann
Aelinor, Alysanne, Alyssa, Argethiel, Arihime, Baela, Daella, Daena, Elaena, Helaena, Haleema, Jaehaera, Laena, Naerys, Rhae, Rhaella, Rhaelle, Rhaena, Rhaenyra, Rhaenys, Nysyassa, Kamerşah. El Drakhoun, Erlipatys, Eshsira,
Sosira,
Valqorel,
Lilofyire,
Therbis,
Cristhyra,
Kanorae,
Valmeila,
Lorarinn,
Zofshann,
Jovyre,
Malzys,
Crismyse,
Nagil,
Suwophyl,
Kahymm,
Orinorae,
Grigil,
Rashifyire,
Zofsira,
Liloxiris,
Erlivyre,
Yavyre,
Qicys,
Perthibra,
Drysthibra,
Qimeila,
Drysshann,
Grisira,
Nysmeila,
Wrawophyl,
Eshriel,
Qifyire,
Komeila,
Belbirith,
Darina,
Kohime,
Valpatys,
Mibirith,
Uriqorel,
Irlyvys,
Kelshann,
Fennys,
Irlyrish,
Koxora,
Xywophyl,
Lilorann,
Sufyire,
Zofgwen,
Halyassa,
Arizys,
Gurgwen,
Aqwen,
Zenbis,
Quilthibra,
Therdalynn,
Naliann,
Theryassa,
Quilshann,
Erlirinn,
Cabirith, Caliann, Chadarah
Yrqwen,
Neszys,
Nesgwen,
Erlisira,
Sobith,
Eshshann,
Zenbis,
Wrarina,
Vyrabith,
Thagwen,
Loralarys,
Sogwen,
Belnorae,
Xiszys,
Xyriel,
Yrliann,
Vyrafyire,
Zofthibra,
Ushibith,
Faelarys,
Zenpora,
Wrathibra,
Obis,
Lorariel,
Orinorae,
Keldrish,
Nesbis,
Jocoria,
Belvyre,
Criswophyl,
Liloyassa,
Suliann,
Iriezys,
Orishann,
Faepatys,
Masculine names
Admago, Agholim, Ahtmago, Akholim, Akolim, Alidorim, Alixan
Arachar,
Arkul,
Asdrubal, Ashtmago
Ashtrubal,
Ashur,
Astegal,
Ayzebel,
Azrudbal,
Bahrshazzar
Balaur,
Balhān,
Balshan,
Baltoghlu
Balvull
Balxan
Bandraulo
Bandurbal
Baran
Bayezid
Behrouz
Belcrath
Beljhan
Belkax
Belziros
Bhalaur
Bhalshazzar
Bhalstar
Bhalthalo
Bhalur
Bodashtor
Bodashtorteh
Bodlonim
Bodmilkar
Bodmilqart
Bomilcar
Brensashi
Bālshān
Caerfras
Caerlin
Calugar
Dahrmilcar
Dahrmuud
Dahrmuyahd
Darmilcar
Deman
Docrath
Dolin
Drakax
Drazavur
Durbarum
Durwarum
Eragrax
Eshmunzar
Faerjurn
Faerqiroth
Faersashi
Faerxan
Frokris
Fuhabal
Fuhajbal
Fuhan,
Fuhano,
Gartuza,
Gaturza,
Gharthalo,
Gherash,
Gishgor,
Gishkor,
Goraxan,
Greyax,
Gyshgor,
Haldubar,
Halubar,
Haludbar,
Hamilcar,
Hamilshqor,
Hamishqor,
Hanniba'al,
Hannibal,
Hanno, Hannobahl, Hannon, Hannun, Hasdrubal, Haynon, Haynun, Hetrin, Hiram, Hirom, Hiskan, Hixan, Huryan, Hyram, Ishkur, Jaryax, Jinrash, Jinwunax, Kandalo, Kandaulo, Khamilcar, Khareefan, Kilskan, Krivjhan, Krivroth, Kurush, Labak, Madush, Magon, Maharbal, Mahatosh, Malcholim, Malchus, Matosh, Mehran, Melqart, Milqarmesh, Muaberkan, Murad, Muyahd, Narkul, Narkul, Orhan, Orion, Pumayatan, Pumayaton, Pumayatun, Salicar Sayrom, Sayron, Sayrun, Shahalum, Shalim, Shalmansar, Shalum, Shamash, Shulman, Soroush, Yahatan, Yahaton, Yahatun, Zamart, Zhalkor, Zhalkuhr Zharrukan, Zorfras, Zrafarn, Zragar, Zraqiroth, Zraziros
Unisex names
Arrax, Caraxes, Meraxes, Syrax, Tyraxes, Zhor
Family names
Althadin, Amreashtur, Amruajad, Axic, Axor,
Carek, Cechikel, Cemtun, Certhejaal, Claammedamuur, Clecanendek, Clerhoon, Cloldrajur, Craldesuudul, Cralthud, Crancar, Creastatorrun, Crincacmir,
Delmokmidoc, Dialruc, Diltheth, Dimpeadulus, Dompin, Drarnok, Dustec
Embiacnirgir, Enkenthuad, Enxendrek, Ernanthijar, Erostumak
Faaldintharrun, Fildoker, Foldraankonid, Folma
Gaarthar, Gamticosh, Gearthashkmec, Gilxekilluc
Iccuuc, Ildad, Irnealas
Kambuun,Karrhish,Kiphir,Klampad,Klasteash,Klealkiar,Klichuuth, Klinxankiar, Kliphith,Kloldrindead,Kluapor,Krephuarid
Krialras,Kricetol, Kruamrith,
Liltutes, Lualrur,
Maccal, Malxaan, Mempal, Merdijad, Myemrik, Myimrin,
Narjuun, Narnajir, Nemmiashkmek,Numbucmid,Nyombukmul,Nyuuldus,
Oldak,Onxidelith,
Pruncenshtor,
Shaammasijic, Sheccac, Shimpiduk,Shornash,Shuanxur,
Taarrhileallac, Tacaad, Tarrhunthergesh, Temmudak, Thaamtekeluud, Thacodimin,Tharrhushkmenir,Tialtetar,Tirdunkundak,Tuaphek,
Uardin,Uaxal,Ucer,Unxas,Urrhaan,Uuxirirgek,Voccith,
Yalduash,Yelxidak,Yichojek,Yorthus,Yumputhorguun
Other names
Common Female Names
Atala, Ceidil, Hama, Jasmal, Meilil, Seiporta, Yasheira, Zasheida
Common Male Names
Aesir, Bardeid, Haseid, Khemed, Mehmen, Sudeiman, Zasheir
Common Female Names Arizima, Chathi, Nephis, Nulara, Murithi, Sefris, Thola, Umara, Zolis. Common Male Names Aoth, Bareris, Ehput-Ki, Kethoth, Mumed, Ramas, So-Kehur, Thazar-De, Urhur. Dido Jezebel Similce Sophoniba Sophonisba Sophonsba Yzebel
Common Female Names Arizima, Chathi, Nephis, Nulara, Murithi, Sefris, Thola, Umara, Zolis. Common Male Names Aoth, Bareris, Ehput-Ki, Kethoth, Mumed, Ramas, So-Kehur, Thazar-De, Urhur. Dido Jezebel Similce Sophoniba Sophonisba Sophonsba Yzebel
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
qLiteracy was high among the Duryadi people, as it was a requirement for the mercantile trade. The Duragic language was a mixture of Draconic, Goblin, and Ashadan, using the Draconic alphabet.
Culture and cultural heritage
Duryadi are descendants of the slaves of the genies who ruled great empires in Ashad. Their ancestors were not native to the continent of Naghron. After the djinni's power dwindled, the proto-Duryadi were able to free themselves of the genies' yoke and emigrated from Ashad byt way of the sea.
Shared customary codes and values
The Duryadi shared a common culture that was based on a sense of responsibility to their clans, encompassed in three key concepts:
Duryadi value large families, and even larger clans and they welcome the birth of each child. Eventually, of course, a paternal home can hold no more people. When space becomes scarce and a family can afford to build a new dwelling, a child, often the son will leave his paternal home and start anew. Rarely will he leave his ancestral village or city, however it is not unheard of.
- Omin' iejirsjighen (Blood commands unity, clan earns it), meaning the things individuals owed to their clans because they were taught their importance, such as defending your country or being a good host.
- Omin' iejirkkessh (What the clan writes on the blood), the things individuals owed to their clans that didn't needed to be taught, such as respecting your clan elders and knowing the importance of traditions.
- Throtominarr, the honour individuals showed to their ancestors by improving on what they had created, such as increasing their clan's status, without undoing what their ancestors had made.
Family
A duryadi without a family is not a man. A duryadi without their clan is a disgrace to the the land they call home, to the earth the beneath their feet, to the air their breathe and to the water they drink. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.To Duryadi, a family, and by extension their clan, is precious and irreplaceable. Even in the afterlife, a family remains intact, proving its strength as well as its importance. Material wealth is transient, but the bonds of blood are eternal. Each person exists within the circle of his or her immediate family, which spans all surviving generations. That family, in turn, lies within a larger circle of cousins and uncles and aunts. Beyond that lies a third circle of relatives, one step removed, and then a fourth, like the rings which form around a pebble tossed into a pool. These circles create a person’s identity. Man or woman, boy or girl, an individual is nothing without the group. The rights of the family, therefore, must supersede the rights of any single person within it. Duryadi families are typically lead by the Bakwari , the clan Matriarch or Patriarch. As equal primogeniture is practiced in every strata of society, likely due to the pastoral nomadic origins of the Duryadi people, and because duryadi men, in comparion to their female counterparts, are far more likely to spend much of their time living in barracks or at war, Duryadi women are expected to run the household themselves the women likely had a large degree of authority over the domestic household. Another likely contributor to womens high status, can be seen in the founding myth of the duryadi people. Shizqayrah Khaz’houn being both a mother, a prophet of bahamut, a founder and the figurative shepherd of the duryadi in their tumultuous early days befor they shifted to a sedentary lifestyle. The head of the household (rafayam/Rafayar Bakwari yhl-Djouin'hir) is the primary caretaker and authoroty of of his/her unwed and daughters and sons, and the immediate families of the Bakwari's children born out of wedlock, especially their heir. In the villages, a child often lives with their parents in the paternal home until they are married. In the case the son marries, should the clan of his newly wed wife be of lower rank than his, she then joins the crowded household of her husband and becomes part of her husband’s circles. Inversely, should the son's clan in this example be of a lower standing than his wife than he moves in with her instead. dicerning who is the dominant household is determined by ranking, through might honour, and political power. Weather man or woman, bride or groom, husband or wife one moves into the stronger of their two houses, with no stigma attached for anyone. It is a way for weaker clans to build up their standing, social mobility and forge new aliances. And it a way for greater houses to secure their bloodlines, a way of securing alliances. Some instances of intermarriage are often made to seal trade treaties between different clans. Other times it as done to help establish the legitimacy of the clans rule on in newly aquired lands with opposing claimants. Although the new bride/groom’s position has officially changed, his/her siblings often continue to watch over them. If either party divorces, the spouce of lower stanfing will return to their immediate family, taking up residence with their parents or siblings. Blood ties can never be broken.
Duryadi value large families, and even larger clans and they welcome the birth of each child. Eventually, of course, a paternal home can hold no more people. When space becomes scarce and a family can afford to build a new dwelling, a child, often the son will leave his paternal home and start anew. Rarely will he leave his ancestral village or city, however it is not unheard of.
Dynastic intermarriage in the early days of the Qyzharate of Duryad
The marriages of Duhryahdi Qyzhar(-ah)'s and their heirs from the early fourth century AC to 230s AC tended to be with members of either the ruling or noble drragonborn dynasties of neighbouring powers. With little regard for religion, the Qyzhars and Qyzharahs contracted marriages with the Zalbahri , the Denokids, Aruzhedo, Dharashktari and on rare occations even Thakadbari dragonborn of Orogan; the purpose of these royal intermarriages were purely tactical. However that is not to say that these marriages were entirely loveless, as many of these matches became tender and loving in their own regard. Consorts of Duhryahdi royalty included Khorbel Nūhlareh yrb Arkhūl Yhl-Gamtikosh of the Denokid Sultanate, Hasdrubal Magon ybn Hamilcar Yhl-Yalduash of Barzulanor and Orishann Dhomoreh yrb Orbinoreh Yhl-Kambuun of Arushad. These states along with the other Naghronid Djerates of Dharashka, Raihun, Bosudyan, Ghazinbuhl and many more were all potential enemies, and marriage was seen as a way of securing alliances with them. Marriage with foreign dynasties seems to have ceased in 137 AC, with the last marriage of a Qyzhar to a foreign princess being that of Maharbal Ⅰ ybn Eshmunzar Yhl-Duhryadh and Nuzhanisba Yrb Nalanishbah Yhl-Kaborabi Dhafir, daughter of the Rahun-gholdahar queen (Munushissa) Nalanishbah yrb Noumadaya Yhl-Kaborabi Dhafir, in 146 AC. By this time, the Duhryahdid dynasty and their ever-growing empire had consolidated their power in the area and absorbed or subjugated many of their former rivals, and so marriage alliances were no longer seen as important to their foreign policy, though it is till part of their domestic policy to this day.Art & Architecture
A lot of aesthetics are based on a very minimalistic base with geometric patterns on top. Different regions and noble houses favour different patterns and colours. For instance, House Yhl-Maccal often has it's Sea Green Malachite and Emeralds mixed with white, silver red gold and garnet in concentric circles, knots and triangles, in addition to their house sigil.
Foods & Cuisine
Durish prefer spicy food. Scorpion sauce preferably has a drop of venom in it, as well as mustard seeds and drake peppers. The Durish produce their own wines, often called "Durish reds" Desert Blush, Emberthroat Nectar, and Farsea Firedrake Sweet are some of the many, many wines popular in Duryad. These wines are generally sour-sweet, though they occasionally can be more rich of taste. Strongwines from Halnor such as, Efreeti Essence are as dark as blood, with a profoundly sweet and spicy taste.
They do eat Axebeak poultry, which they only eat during ceremony, and prefer beef, pork and seefood for everyady consumption.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
As prideful warriors, they held combat as the cornerstone to their culture, their individual identity, and spirit. Duryadi shared a strong code of honor that could be invoked to settle disputes with one-on-one combat that would conclude with the death of one opponent. This affinity and tradition for single combat extended beyond justice, however, as Duryadi even sought single combat simply for the glory of fighting a great opponent, and even used as a form of self-expersion.
The Duryadi people long ago learned to train and domesticate elephants and use them for beasts of riding, burden and war.
Like their masters, were decorated with scarlet and gold. They even strapped towers on their backs, garrisoned by Durish archers and spearmen.
The Duryadi kept axe beaks, elephants, gypsocuta, camels, Durish and wyverns, akin to what other cultures did with hawks and other birds of prey.
Drakes were a kind of novelty for dragonborn, as such beasts weren't common in Ashad. As such, drakes, specially wardrake were highly valued by Duryadi, who cared for them as precious friends
The Duryadi have a long tradition of mastering and breeding the creatures of the world into slaves of various sorts. Many, for instance, enjoyed working with wolves or worgs. Similarly, many drake breeds were first bred by hobgoblins.
Wyverns are highly prized as aerial steeds. Because they are not as intelligent as true dragons, a friendly attitude from the wyvern to the rider or tamer was not just helpful or needed it was absolutely required. They still require a specialized saddle and appropriate training. The easiest way to tame a wyvern was to steal an egg and raise it from birth, but these were not easy to obtain, due to the ferocity of their defenders. In Naghron, the Qyzharate of Duryadh raised large numbers of wyverns for military service.
Axe beaks play a large role in the daily and national life of the Duryadi; it is traditionally said that:
"A Durishman without their Axe beak is like a bird without their wings"
Naghrian proverb
While it may be difficult to believe that such a ferocious animal would be suitable as a beast of burden, axebeaks have been successfully domesticated by the ____ that reside in ______While their domestication methods are a fiercely protected secret among the elves, it has been speculated that the elves may have domesticated the axe beaks first by stealing eggs (taking advantage of the axe beak chicks' imprinting on the first creature they see as their parent) and selectively breeding the offspring to become less aggressive and more docile and compliant.
The axebeaks are used by the durish as mount animals, leading to the -----' unparalleled reputation as mounted archers and cavalry fighters. The beasts have also proven strong and sturdy enough to pull wagons and other vehicles over large distances across the desert before becoming fatigued.
Funerary and Memorial customs
They held their histories as sacred truths they had to look up when they faced a dilemma, before deciding how to resolve it, and they showed the remains of their death great reverence.
Duryadi mummified the remains of their death and interred them in clan crypts. When a Duryadi was mourning, it used white clothes, or tied white ribbons to their weapons.
Historical figures
Dahrmuyahd I "the Magnificent" el Zinad was the first Qyzhar of the Qyzharate of Duryad and in may ways, the laid the foundation for the values of the culture that dominates the area. naming his realm and rouyal line after himself, and his capital after his mother, Shisk'tayrah Khaz’houn el Zinad the mother of Naghron, she who unified the people. Which explains their views on gender. Duryadi politics are also not discriminatory, with a Qyzhar being as equally respected as a Qyzharah. it is not your gender or your species that desides your fate, it is your merit, loyalty and pashion.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Tattooing is a major cultural distinction for the durish of Naghron. They consider tattooing to be a respected form of art and every member of their society receive a unique tattoo as they reached adulthood. During the course of their lives, they accumulated additional tattoos that signified their clan, rank, status, military distinctions, and images that celebrated significant life events. It's common for the mourning survivors to take on unique individual tattoos of the durish who died. Warriors sometimes tattoo their bodies with a scale pattern to intimidate their opponents. Sages believe that the rich tattoo culture among the durish is inherited from their Shaa'douin roots and their past relationship with the djinn. Meaning that by some estimates, at least in some form or another, this practice of body art dates back over 7000 years!
Qyzhaghanssaries of Duryad wear their military ranks and organization affiliations tattooed on their faces, in addition to their other markings. They often consists of lines, patterns on their cheeks, dots and circles. The more status and power they have, the more sophisticated the tattoos are. Imitating or faking these tattoos is a grave offense in the durish society. Qyzhaghanssaries who are disgraced or committed severe crimes had their facial tattoos forcefully and painfully removed with pumice brushes.
Gender Ideals
Duryadi women, of the citizenry class, enjoyed a status, power, and respect that was unknown in the rest of the classical world. The higher status of females in Duryadi society started at birth; unlike Magowan, Duryadi girls were fed the same food as their brothers. Nor were they confined to their father's house and prevented from exercising or getting fresh air as in Magowan, but exercised and even competed in sports.
Most important, rather than being married off at the age of 12 or 13, Duryadi law forbade the marriage of a girl until she was in her late teens or early 20s. The reasons for delaying marriage were to ensure the birth of healthy children, but the effect was to spare Duryadi women the hazards and lasting health damage associated with pregnancy among adolescents. Duryadi women, better fed from childhood and fit from exercise, stood a far better chance of reaching old age than their sisters in neighboring states, where the median age for death was 34.6 years or roughly 10 years below that of men.
Unlike Magowanese women who wore heavy, concealing clothes and were rarely seen outside the house, Duryadi women wore dresses slit up the side to allow freer movement and moved freely about the city, either walking or driving chariots. Girls as well as boys exercised, possibly in the nude, and young women as well as young men may have participated in the "Festival of Nude Youths".
The Qyzharate of Duryad is well known for its long tradition of gender equality. There are hardly any occupational boundaries for women. They have full access to higher education and are equal before the law, thus, women can also become mayors, and magistrates, thereby occupying the highest-ranking civilian positions in most of the nation. Likewise, a Crown Princess or Qyzharah is not uncommon, and historical sagas about Sorcerer queens just as powerful and feared are well known.
By the time before the calamity, this gender equality extended to the military which included women soldiers, some of whom rose to commanding officers.
Courtship Ideals
Duryadi seemed to have a lenient opinion about sexual preferences. There wasn't a strong stigma against same-sex relationships or extra-marital relationships, and the elders usually saw those relationships as "hatchling stuff". Relationships with members of other races were considered "exotic", but weren't particularly frowned upon.
Courting someone often includes poetry, song, or some other performance. Writing something yourself, even if badly performed, is usually appreciated but not mandatory. And hopefully, the one you're trying to woe already likes you well enough to overlook and issues with your performance. Being direct isn't stigmatised, provided you accept a no as a no. It also isn't considered bad form to decline an invitation if you're not interested.
Relationship Ideals
There are three kinds of relationships, though they aren't explicit. There are those defined by marriage that has the goal of producing offspring with a clear linage. In the upper echelons of society, they are quite often created to strengthen alliances and to ensure that inheritance follows an intended path. And in all strata of society, they might well be arranged by parents or other guardians rather than those in the relationship.
Then there are love relationships, which may or may not coincide with the first kind. It isn't unusual for a person to be involved in more than one such relationship at any given time. There is no secrecy need for these relationships as long as linage for offspring can reasonably be determined. Some form unofficial 'marriages' amongst a group of loving relationships, solidifying their commitment. Several of the churches will happily give their blessing to such unions.
Third, some friendships are still considered friendships despite also including elements that might otherwise be considered part of only romantic relationships. This includes cohabitation, sex, and shared finances. While it isn't regarded as strange to sometimes have this kind of relationship, it is usually assumed to become a love-based relationship, even of those involved don't see it as such.
Major organizations
The culture almost synonymous with The Imperial Qyzharate of Duryad, but it extends outside it, and several other cultures exist within populations within the qyzharate.
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