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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:43 am
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:44 am
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:44 am
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:44 am
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Marriage
Detailed information on marriage can be found here. Marriage is a lovely institution practiced for a variety of reasons, one of which is even love. A husband and wife share a social status, and so if one dies, the other is legally allowed to take their place. Other reasons to marry may be more political, and can relate to ending blood feuds between families or cementing alliances, or simply showing respect to the family of the new in-laws.
It is very important to note that nobody can be forced to marry against their will, and either half of a marriage may demand a divorce for any reason, although the most common reason tends to be a desire to leave an abusive or unfaithful spouse. A couple that has been joined in marriage by a priestess and lawspeaker (both are present at any pride marriage) must seek a divorce from a priestess and lawspeaker as well. These outside parties may offer advice or seek to mediate problems between the couple, but ultimately they cannot refuse to perform a divorce.
It is permissible for a lion to have more than one female, but only the first wife is actually called a wife. The others are called Saltwives or älskarinna (pl. älskarinnor), and they are granted none of the male's legal standing. Also the cubs will no longer be considered legitimate, unlike the wife's cubs. Generally a married couple is expected to remain faithful to one another, but when one or the other is away viking, it does not surprise anyone when infidelity occurs. No child is a b*****d if the mother is a wife.
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:45 am
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:45 am
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Gender Roles
Males and females within the pride serve separate purposes. While males are deemed fit to leave the pride at the ripe adolescent age, a female is expected to take up a simpler role. Both are seen as equally vital to the constant motion of the prides structure and so even if OOCly you believe that the roles are no longer even, I assure you they are.
The Men Folk
Males are expected to leave the pride, going a-viking, and return home with plenty of spoils. They should be scavenging, getting into violent situations (and winning), all while keeping in mind about the wife they leave at home. The purposes of going a-viking is to become stronger, gain better status, and of course, to simply enjoy what you've taken. The world is your oyster and you better be supporting that wife (and essentially your pride). For those males not interested in fighting... politics might be more to your style (you necessary wimp).
The Women Folk
Females make up the wives (including thrall management), farmers, bards, and healers. They can strive to become a priestess should their heart desires, but ultimately the females primary role is motherhood. The next generation, and growth, depends upon the females ability to reproduce, care for, and train the cubs that will one day take on being Reavers, Captains, Warlords, or mother of their own. There are few that cannot settle into the simpler roles (as dubbed by the men folk) and tend to seek out fighting their way into more aggressive roles - Shield-Maidens, and eventually, Valkyries.
Typically speaking males who tend to not seek out opportunities as a Reaver (or higher) are seen as the butt of jokes. Even if they look to becoming a Lawspeaker they are seen as weaker, but still valued for their knowledge.
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:45 am
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Homosexuality
This is a pride of fierce fighting lions. Everyone wants to be on top, as it were. The prevailing attitude is that of derision toward lions and lionesses who are same-sex oriented, but this can turn to violent derision if the lion in question is not well-liked. If a lion is homosexual, it is safest to pretend otherwise, or else be very, very discreet. If a lion is discovered to be homosexual, he or she will not actually be driven from the pride, but their quality of life will almost certainly decrease. So if you want to put a homosexual lion in for plot purposes, go ahead, but know there may be IC difficulties ranging from mockery to beatings. That said, a male lion buggering another male just to show dominance is considered the height of manliness. The lion in the submissive position in that situation may as well castrate himself, because no one will ever take him seriously again.
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:45 am
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:46 am
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Expressions
"Animals die, friends die, and I shall die, but one thing never dies, and that is the reputation we leave behind at our death." An attitude toward death and fame.
"Do not die in bed." An exhortation to live a warrior's life and die a warrior's death. It's also a means of saying farewell at the end of a conversation.
"Flowers in the blood" An insult to a person's bravery. It's like calling them a coward. A common variation on this is "flower-blooded."
"Ghostborn" A cub that was found within the pride's borders but can claim no parents at all. Legend says that these cubs are left for the pride by the ghosts in the forest in exchange for the weak or sickly cubs left to die from exposure.
"He did not flee battle." An epitaph of praise.
"I have no enemies." A lament indicating that a lion is at loose ends and seriously bored.
"Iron in the blood" A compliment or means of expressing approval for bravery.
"It is a good day to die." The equivalent of saying what a nice day it is, only it applies to any sort of weather.
"Outlander" Anyone who wasn't born to Stormborn parents. Not necessarily an unflattering term.
"Someday I will kill you." "Not today." A standard greeting and response. There is not usually an immediate threat implied here.
"Stormlords!" An exclamation of surprise, frustration, excitement, whatever. It's a good catchall phrase kind of akin to "Geez!" You might see some elaborations like "Stormlords' balls!" which is almost certainly not a joyous exclamation.
"Vikingborn" A lion who was conceived while one of the parents was out viking. It's kind of a euphemism for b*****d, and may be applied to any Stormborn who can't name both of their parents. (If you're being insulting, though, you can just call someone bastardborn).
"We do not sow." Sort of a motto. The Stormborn take pride in the fact that what they have, they have largely taken from others. Stormborn don't like to be reminded that while they may not sow, they do herd (or, rather, their thralls do).
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