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Ronan: /* Traditions */

2022-09-27T05:27:05Z

Traditions

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	There is a bride price and marriage occurs between age 18-25.		There is a bride price and marriage occurs between age 18-25.

	Physical appearance is least important in selecting a partner. ~~The prospective brides~~ are judged on their merits, such as health, stamina, strength, dispositions, manners, and skills. The character of the partner's family, as well as their prestige in the community, is also taken into account.		Physical appearance is least important in selecting a partner. Marriage partners are judged on their merits, such as health, stamina, strength, dispositions, manners, and skills. The character of the partner's family, as well as their prestige in the community, is also taken into account.

	There are many superstitious omens of death, the most common of which is the cry of the owl at night.		There are many superstitious omens of death, the most common of which is the cry of the owl at night.

Ronan: /* Traditions */

2022-09-27T05:26:19Z

Traditions

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	There is a bride price and marriage occurs between age 18-25.		There is a bride price and marriage occurs between age 18-25.

	Physical appearance is least important in selecting a ~~bride~~. The prospective brides are judged on their merits, such as health, stamina, strength, dispositions, manners, and ~~domestic~~ skills. The character of the ~~girl~~'s family, as well as their prestige in the community, is also taken into account.		Physical appearance is least important in selecting a partner. The prospective brides are judged on their merits, such as health, stamina, strength, dispositions, manners, and skills. The character of the partner's family, as well as their prestige in the community, is also taken into account.

	There are many superstitious omens of death, the most common of which is the cry of the owl at night.		There are many superstitious omens of death, the most common of which is the cry of the owl at night.

Ronan: /* History and Culture */

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History and Culture

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	Although they are often berated for being loyal to no one, Romini are actually intensely loyal to each other. A Romini will not kill or harm another Romini unless it is totally necessary, and even then they will seriously consider not doing it. Whenever a Romini finds another of their kind in trouble, they will always find the best way to aide them when possible. Though they are diverse and scattered throughout the world, they have a tremendous sense of their own unity and culture. Even a Romini from Tyedu who meets a Romini from M'Chek will converse as if they were brothers who have known each other their whole lives. It is this closeness that has allowed them to survive as a people and not become so scattered that they are forgotten. If you are Romini, you are Romini... one of them. If you are not, you are georgio, the term for a non-romini.		Although they are often berated for being loyal to no one, Romini are actually intensely loyal to each other. A Romini will not kill or harm another Romini unless it is totally necessary, and even then they will seriously consider not doing it. Whenever a Romini finds another of their kind in trouble, they will always find the best way to aide them when possible. Though they are diverse and scattered throughout the world, they have a tremendous sense of their own unity and culture. Even a Romini from Tyedu who meets a Romini from M'Chek will converse as if they were brothers who have known each other their whole lives. It is this closeness that has allowed them to survive as a people and not become so scattered that they are forgotten. If you are Romini, you are Romini... one of them. If you are not, you are georgio, the term for a non-romini.

	Because the Romini don't make their own cities, they do not have any use for governments. All of their society is one big extended family. The father is the head of the immediate family, and his brothers are the uncles and their children are cousins, etc. If a number of related families wind up travelling ~~togethor~~ a lot, a single man will often be chosen as the leader of the troop~~, sometimes it may even be a wise old woman~~. Whomever it is, the leader will make the decisions on where the group goes, though no one is obligated to follow. They are free to decide for themselves. However, the group often does as the leader asks.		Because the Romini don't make their own cities, they do not have any use for governments. All of their society is one big extended family. The father is the head of the immediate family, and his brothers are the uncles and their children are cousins, etc. If a number of related families wind up travelling together a lot, a single man or woman will often be chosen as the leader of the troop. Whomever it is, the leader will make the decisions on where the group goes, though no one is obligated to follow. They are free to decide for themselves. However, the group often does as the leader asks.

	If a leader comes into control of a particularly large group of extended family, they will sometimes be dubbed as a Romini King. Kings are really just older men who are recognized by a lot of families as being pretty good at deciding where to go and how to run daily affairs. At any time, there are tens of Romini Kings on the continent, each presiding over an independent large group of travelling or camped Romini. The title is more of an affectionate designation given by the members of the bunch as a sign of respect and trust. It is not passed down through heredity or any other means. It can only be earned by wise deeds.		If a leader comes into control of a particularly large group of extended family, they will sometimes be dubbed as a Romini King. Kings are really just older men who are recognized by a lot of families as being pretty good at deciding where to go and how to run daily affairs. At any time, there are tens of Romini Kings on the continent, each presiding over an independent large group of travelling or camped Romini. The title is more of an affectionate designation given by the members of the bunch as a sign of respect and trust. It is not passed down through heredity or any other means. It can only be earned by wise deeds.

Ronan: /* Traditions */

2022-09-27T05:23:33Z

Traditions

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	Never greet another Romini before washing in the morning.		Never greet another Romini before washing in the morning.

	~~Women are Marhime (unclean) from the waist down except to their husband or intended husband. This is in part to prevent rapes, in part to prevent adultery.~~ A woman can scare away evil spirits by waving one of her skirts in the air. She can also touch a male she is extremely displeased by with ~~them~~. This way they are ~~Marhime~~ and NO male can talk to them until they have been cleansed by the Krisatora (a gathering of 'judges' from different Romini tribes).		A woman can scare away evil spirits by waving one of her skirts in the air. She can also touch a male she is extremely displeased by with her skirt. This way they are cursed and NO male can talk to them until they have been cleansed by the Krisatora (a gathering of 'judges' from different Romini tribes).

	Note: The Krisatora is not called specifically for this purpose, it is called to settle disagreements		Note: The Krisatora is not called specifically for this purpose, it is called to settle disagreements
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	A child is only Romini if the father is.		A child is only Romini if the father is.

	There is a bride price and marriage occurs between age 12-16.		There is a bride price and marriage occurs between age 18-25.

	Physical appearance is least important in selecting a bride. The prospective brides are judged on their merits, such as health, stamina, strength, dispositions, manners, and domestic skills. The character of the girl's family, as well as their prestige in the community, is also taken into account.		Physical appearance is least important in selecting a bride. The prospective brides are judged on their merits, such as health, stamina, strength, dispositions, manners, and domestic skills. The character of the girl's family, as well as their prestige in the community, is also taken into account.

Ronan at 16:18, 25 September 2022

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	Never greet another Romini before washing in the morning.		Never greet another Romini before washing in the morning.

	Women are Marhime (unclean) from the waist down except to their husband or intended husband. This is in part to prevent rapes, in part to prevent adultery. A woman can scare away evil spirits by waving one of her skirts in the air. She can also touch a male she is extremely displeased by with them. This way they are Marhime and NO male can talk to them until they have been cleansed by the Krisatora (a gathering of 'judges' from different ~~gypsy~~ tribes).		Women are Marhime (unclean) from the waist down except to their husband or intended husband. This is in part to prevent rapes, in part to prevent adultery. A woman can scare away evil spirits by waving one of her skirts in the air. She can also touch a male she is extremely displeased by with them. This way they are Marhime and NO male can talk to them until they have been cleansed by the Krisatora (a gathering of 'judges' from different Romini tribes).

	Note: The Krisatora is not called specifically for this purpose, it is called to settle disagreements		Note: The Krisatora is not called specifically for this purpose, it is called to settle disagreements

VoidHamlet at 17:25, 20 September 2022

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	== PC Statistics ==		== PC Statistics ==

			In NWN Avlis, this is a [[Human]] ethnicity. You can create a Human PC with this background. No need to specify subrace.

	'''Favored Class:''' Any		'''Favored Class:''' Any

VoidHamlet: Human Races & Ethnicities

2022-09-20T17:16:31Z

Human Races & Ethnicities

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	<center>'''Races:''' {{Races}}</center><br>		<center>'''Races:''' {{Races}}</center><br>
	<center>'''Human Races:''' {{HumanRaces}}</center>		<center>'''Human Races & Ethnicities:''' {{HumanRaces}}</center>
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Chas'nor: Protected "Human, Romini" [edit=sysop:move=sysop]

2010-02-11T00:37:27Z

Protected "Human, Romini" [edit=sysop:move=sysop]

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VoidHamlet: /* Traditions */

2008-06-29T23:26:21Z

Traditions

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	The dying Romini must never be left alone. This is not only out of compassion for his condition, but also for fear of possible anger.		The dying Romini must never be left alone. This is not only out of compassion for his condition, but also for fear of possible anger.

	He must not die in his or her habitual place.		He or she must not die in his or her habitual place.

	When death finally comes, the lamentation increases. From that time until the burial, certain traditional customs are observed. Above all, there is total absorption in the mourning, with no distractions or activities. There is no washing or shaving or combing of the hair. No food is prepared. Only the drinking of coffee, brandy, or other liquors is permitted. Mirrors might be covered and vessels containing water emptied.		When death finally comes, the lamentation increases. From that time until the burial, certain traditional customs are observed. Above all, there is total absorption in the mourning, with no distractions or activities. There is no washing or shaving or combing of the hair. No food is prepared. Only the drinking of coffee, brandy, or other liquors is permitted. Mirrors might be covered and vessels containing water emptied.

VoidHamlet: Various punctuation oddities fixed.

2008-06-29T23:24:45Z

Various punctuation oddities fixed.

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