Bowleg
Bowleg is a human Ethnicity. Most humans who live in developed cities are a Bowleg. Pronounced Boe-lay
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Hermoina, Ratheal, Marien, Claer, Hiedan, Ameliae, Mese, Ellia, Ava, Isebaellu
Masculine names
Paetrock, Alexander, Noah, Athen, Elijah, Jacaub, Denael, Leee, Neil, Owain
Unisex names
Peyton, Marel, Elliut, Eden, Bakor, Cle, Gray, Souttun, Wren, Kinglare
Family names
Reldra, Hammrea, Corthla, Baren, Kavan, Bathra, Dislona, Pvrana
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Common
Birth & Baptismal Rites
When a child is born, the parents take it to a church to a god they worship, or otherwise a life god.
Coming of Age Rites
When a Human child reaches the age of 13, they are given a celebration by the entire family, where they are gifted a magical item, usually something simple like a ring that changes colors.
At age 18, the person is given a celebration of adulthood, where they are given a drink of an alcoholic beverage, gifts, and a feast..
Funerary and Memorial customs
When one dies, a wooden casket is ordered. The Creature is buried in a graveyard, where all living relatives come to say their goodbyes. Rich nobles tend to hire a wizard to bring back the deceased's father, typically as a ghost, so he may say some words of his son.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Women with small noses, a narrow jawline, and long, well kept hair are considered beautiful in most Bowleg Cultures.
Men with shorter hair, medium sized noses, and a thick jawline are considered Handsome in most Bowleg Cultures.
Gender Ideals
Most men are the workers and leaders. Women are mostly stay-at-home mothers and can sometimes works in other jobs.
Courtship Ideals
Men must approach the Women, and must present a symbol of love, usually Jewelry, or a rare item, such as something magical. While presenting the Symbol, the male must also say something to show his love, usually through poetry. The Woman either rejects, or accepts the offer. While extremely rare, sometimes the roles can be reversed.
Relationship Ideals
Men seek Women with similar Ideals, as well as ones with the wanted Beauty Ideals. Women seek the same in men.
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