High Tithe

The practice of the wealthiest donating a portion of their income to the communal fund for poorer neighbors.
Capria is the only nation in the archipelago with a guaranteed living fund for every citizen, regardless of origin, means, or ability. That isn't to say it lacks traditional wages or a reputational difference between skilled and unskilled labor, but that disabled, elderly, and unemployed individuals will still receive enough funds for minimum food, shelter, and other necessities.
High tithe is an integral component of this communal wealth. While trade fees, taxes, and tariffs form the basis of the nationwide pool of funds, the government cannot always predict or fulfill the needs of every citizen in every situation. A buffer, then, is provided when wealthy individuals are able and willing to donate a portion of their income (or a portion of their savings) to the community pool. Culturally, this is a high honor, and those who are able to contribute high tithe are lauded as the cornerstones of Caprian society.
Anyone can, of course, donate some amount of money (or material resources, from food to clothing to tools to building supplies to parcels of land) to the community pool. One-time or part-time donations are both expected and unrequired - it is a gift one can give when one comes into transient good fortune. Originally, this took the form of shared bumper crops amongst farmers, but in the modern day, any Caprian of any profession can contribute. This kind of ad hoc donation, however, is not considered high tithe.
Those who contribute high tithe are usually honored members of their community, and their names and roles are publicly praised for their donations. The social grace and reputation afforded to those who can tithe more than makes up for any perceived loss of excess wealth--there is a directly proportional social disgrace attached to people who hoard unusably high amounts of resources, either financially or materially.