Kían

Naming Traditions

Family names

Second names are assigned to children based on their gender. Boys are named after their father with the suffix -daer meaning son in gaervar. Girls are named after their mother with the suffix -haer meaning daughter.
Typically, families of noble blood tend to also add a number to the beginning of their family names, particularly with their sons. The prefixes are shotened versions of the number denoting their position in birth order.

First

Jae-

Second

Tae-

Third

Pa-

Fourth

Lú-

Fifth

Xa-

Sixth

Oin-

Seventh

Sae-

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

• Common
• Gaervar (Typically only in religious contexts)

Culture and cultural heritage

They were slaves so there is a sense of closeness and community throughout the kingdom. When travelling, if two Kíans meet, they will usually stop and talk for a while before carrying on their way.
Kíans have a deep respect for the dragons they share their home with as when they first arrived in Kíathandí, the dragons hunted them down. Over time, the dragons stopped killing them and instead tried to learn to live with them as they could see they were a broken people.

Shared customary codes and values

The Kíans hold the shared belief that neither people nor dragons are property that can be owned. They believe that if a creature can think for itself with notable intelligence then it should be free.

Birth & Baptismal Rites

When a child is born, a prayer is whispered into the infant's ear asking for the goddess Naestha's protection. This can be performed by anyone and is typically done by either the mother or father.

Coming of Age Rites

Once a Kían turns twenty, they are given a sacred cloth, similar to a scarf, called an owany. The cloth will typically have either been passed down generations or will have been made by the parents and blessed by a priest or priestess. The owany represents maturity, letting others know they have come of age and now have full individual rights such as being able to marry or own property.

Funerary and Memorial customs

Kíans are the only people who burn their dead at funerals.

Common Taboos

Don't refer to them as slaves. Kíans still suffer racism, mostly from Gaenans

Historical figures

Grateor Lightbringer, responsible for freeing the Kíans and their first king.

Encompassed species

• Human

Related Organizations

• Ahnadhus
• Kíathandí

Related Items

• Míowany