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====== Raiken Culture ====== | ====== Raiken Culture ====== | ||
- | The [[species/ | + | The [[species/ |
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Clans hold feasts three times a day and all clan members are expected to attend if they are on clan grounds. The Raiken prepare huge meals in their massive feasting hall, providing more than enough food to feed themselves and their mounts. A massive bonfire is the centerpiece of the room, providing plenty of heat. | Clans hold feasts three times a day and all clan members are expected to attend if they are on clan grounds. The Raiken prepare huge meals in their massive feasting hall, providing more than enough food to feed themselves and their mounts. A massive bonfire is the centerpiece of the room, providing plenty of heat. | ||
- | A meal typically starts with the Clan Leader | + | A meal typically starts with the Clan Speaker |
=== Meritocracy/ | === Meritocracy/ | ||
- | Raiken are judged by their own merit, although their clan plays a big role in how others see them at first. Members of clans are not entitled to their keep' | + | Raiken are judged by their own merit, although their clan plays a big role in how others see them first. Members of clans are not entitled to their keep' |
A clan's collective image is made up of the achievements of all its members and it isn't uncommon for members to be exiled if they disgrace themselves. Sometimes they are let back in if they are able to redeem their dishonor. Sometimes the disgraced commit suicide or are executed by their clan, as if they were removing a ' | A clan's collective image is made up of the achievements of all its members and it isn't uncommon for members to be exiled if they disgrace themselves. Sometimes they are let back in if they are able to redeem their dishonor. Sometimes the disgraced commit suicide or are executed by their clan, as if they were removing a ' | ||
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=== Marriage === | === Marriage === | ||
- | Marriage is a recognized concept in Raiken society. Any two individuals are permitted to be married | + | Marriage is a recognized concept in Raiken society. Any two individuals are permitted to be married, although married |
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+ | The Raiken judge individuals by their social standing, not their sex. Whichever individual has a higher social standing and greater merit grants their clan name to their partner. | ||
Arranged marriages are somewhat common, usually in an effort to bring families together. | Arranged marriages are somewhat common, usually in an effort to bring families together. | ||
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==== Social Hierarchy ==== | ==== Social Hierarchy ==== | ||
- | The most important thing to a Raiken is their clan. The clan's image sets the ' | + | The most important thing to a Raiken is their clan. The clan's image sets the ' |
=== Clanless === | === Clanless === | ||
- | When clan means everything, not having one usually results in a short life or a very hard one. The ' | + | When clan means everything, not having one usually results in a short life or a hard one. The ' |
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+ | All clans are founded on the name of one great individual whom the original founders claim bloodline relations. By extension, it is believed that the original hero's blood runs through every member of their clan. | ||
=== Ziras Sarhi === | === Ziras Sarhi === | ||
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=== Zurak Sarhi === | === Zurak Sarhi === | ||
- | Those who belong to a ' | + | Those who belong to a ' |
=== Resa Sarhi === | === Resa Sarhi === | ||
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Crimes of Calculation are more difficult. Usually criminals of this variety are sent to labor camps for a period of time, where they work fields and mine stone. | Crimes of Calculation are more difficult. Usually criminals of this variety are sent to labor camps for a period of time, where they work fields and mine stone. | ||
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- | Those who commit crimes against the Roshya are immediately labeled as heretics and the church usually comes up with very creative and agonizingly painful deaths for them, such as burning from the inside out. Though some Raiken do not believe in the Roshya, they are wise to keep their thoughts to themselves. | ||
=== Clan Justice === | === Clan Justice === | ||
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==== Calendar ==== | ==== Calendar ==== | ||
- | * 26 hours per day | + | * 50 seconds per minute |
- | * 6 days per week | + | * 50 minutes per hour |
- | * 4 weeks per orbit (month) | + | * 25 hours per day |
+ | * 5 days per week | ||
+ | * 5 weeks per orbit (month) | ||
* 13 orbits per year | * 13 orbits per year | ||
- | The Raiken are not keenly aware of the passage of time as their planet is tidally locked. In the days of old, Raiken usually slept when they were tired and ate when they were hungry and they still do to an extent. Their ' | + | The Raiken are not keenly aware of the passage of time as their planet is tidally locked. In the days of old, Raiken usually slept when they were tired and ate when they were hungry and they still do to an extent. Their ' |
- | They can, however, track the passage of months. Their moons, Rel and Ral, both take around | + | They can, however, track the passage of months. Their moons, Rel and Ral, both take around |
=== Holidays === | === Holidays === | ||
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=== Architecture & Aesthetics === | === Architecture & Aesthetics === | ||
- | The Raiken are exceptional builders, although their style is relatively bland, especially Alliance buildings. They construct buildings for maximum efficiency, which leaves most of them square shaped. Notable exceptions are any buildings with religious or cultural significance. These structures are far more ornate, usually with carvings and sculptures adorning them. Clan keeps are the finest examples of this, where nearly | + | The Raiken are exceptional builders, although their style is relatively bland, especially Alliance buildings. They construct buildings for maximum efficiency |
If something needs to be built with stability and durability in mind, look no further than the Raiken. | If something needs to be built with stability and durability in mind, look no further than the Raiken. | ||
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=== Magic === | === Magic === | ||
- | The Raiken are generally unable to use any form of magic, although it has been observed that some are gifted. The official church usually seeks these magic users out as heretics, although the similar physical traits of all magic users suggest something greater is at play. | + | More information here: |
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- | Most magical abilities reside in the realm of controlling metal or stone. However, every magic user, no matter how talented or inept, are able to call upon the spell ' | + | |
- | Raiken | + | Most Raiken are unable |
=== Psionics === | === Psionics === | ||
- | The Raiken are inept at the use of Psionics. They generally regard psionic users with extreme suspicion, accusing them of heretical practices. Psionic users would be wise to keep their powers to themselves, especially in the presence of more traditional Raiken. | + | The Raiken are inept at the use of Psionics. They generally regard psionic users with extreme suspicion. Psionic users would be wise to keep their powers to themselves, especially in the presence of more traditional Raiken. |
==== Agriculture ==== | ==== Agriculture ==== |