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===Divorce===
===Divorce===
===Death===
===Death===
:Amongst the Layoran peoples someone who is too old to be a contributing member of society, is usually assisted in joining the ancestors through a ceremonial euthanasia. This is a time of mixed emotions, but generally seen as an honourable act. Better to die in the presence of family, and celebration of one's life, than to wither away in ones bed.
:Choosing when to die is part of Layoran culture. However, suicide is considered shameful unless it is done ceremonially and with knowledge that the person is really at the end of their life. Checking out early puts a burden on ones family, as they have to work harder with one less pair of hands. The lands of the Layoran peoples are harsh and somewhat unforgiving, so it is seen as dishonourable to give up the fight early.
:The ceremony is for family, but the religious leader of the community will attend and perform the necessary rites. They could refuse to attend, which would involve a scandal, for either the 'priest' or the family of the soon to be departed. If the person in question is important enough to the whole community then the ceremony is much more public, similar to a state funeral, but more like a living wake the honoured one gets to attend.
===Inheritance===
===Inheritance===



Revision as of 01:39, 22 March 2019

Cultural Overview

Origins

Geography

Language

Family

Structure / Size

Roles of Family Members

Importance

Influence

Orphans

So much of the Layoran way of life is about the ancestors, and family, that being an orphan is a curse. Ignored by society, except for the occassional scrap from a sympathetic soul. Orphans often find life is short unless they can find a way to secure food and shelter. Often this takes the form of indentured servatude, slightly above full thralldom, depending on one's parentage. Occassionally, women who have recently lost a infant child will adopt an orphan to fill the void in their heart, but it is a rare occurrence.

Religion

Primary Beliefs

Religious Figures

List of Religious Observances

Structure

Ceremonial

Birth

Naming

Age

Apprenticeship

Adulthood

Marriage

Divorce

Death

Amongst the Layoran peoples someone who is too old to be a contributing member of society, is usually assisted in joining the ancestors through a ceremonial euthanasia. This is a time of mixed emotions, but generally seen as an honourable act. Better to die in the presence of family, and celebration of one's life, than to wither away in ones bed.
Choosing when to die is part of Layoran culture. However, suicide is considered shameful unless it is done ceremonially and with knowledge that the person is really at the end of their life. Checking out early puts a burden on ones family, as they have to work harder with one less pair of hands. The lands of the Layoran peoples are harsh and somewhat unforgiving, so it is seen as dishonourable to give up the fight early.
The ceremony is for family, but the religious leader of the community will attend and perform the necessary rites. They could refuse to attend, which would involve a scandal, for either the 'priest' or the family of the soon to be departed. If the person in question is important enough to the whole community then the ceremony is much more public, similar to a state funeral, but more like a living wake the honoured one gets to attend.

Inheritance

Diet

Food

Cultural Dishes

Spice / Flavours

Drink

Non-Alcoholic

Alcohol

Fashion

Textiles

Dyes

Embellishments

Outfits

Daily by Class

Ceremonial

Costumes

Jewellery

Makeup

Leisure Activities

Sports

Games

Gambling

Social Gatherings

Arts

Storytelling

Writing

Poetry

Fiction

Theatre

Acting

Plays

Dance

Gymnastics

Music

Singing

Percussion

Strings

Wind

Painting

Sculpture

Time

Timekeeping

Daily Routine

Timeline

Persons

Historic

Mythic

Contemporary

Stories

Myths

Contemporary