Nolgali (noll-gaul-y)

The Nolgali ethnic group is historically the most genetically diverse group within the continent of Ipsum. A Nolgali refers to an individual raised in the Great Plains region of the Nolgal Caliphate. Nomads by practice, horse lord raiders by trade, the Nolgali since early recorded history have always made a habit of taking prisoners on their forays outside of the plains region. Due to the inherent dangers of being raiders as well as their constant need for numbers a prisoner of the ancient Nolgali, if well behaved would be treated very well by ancient standards, and their children would be raised to become fully fledged members of the tribe. As a result often the original ancient bloodlines of the Nolgali often intermingled with that of outside influences as well as would be changed by time to time by outside cultures.

Naming Traditions

Family names

Individuals do not have last names even to this day, instead prefering earned titles during coming of age ceremonies. While lineage tracking is still apart of their culture this often doesn't go further back than 3 to 4 generations.

Culture

Shared customary codes and values

It is customary in Nolgali culture to give gifts to your host and in exchange your host would give you shelter and provide protection. It is generally considered an insult to the host's martial prowess to not give a gift. It is additionally considered an insult if during a raid on your host is occuring while you are under their care you take up arms beyond that of defending yourself.

Birth & Baptismal Rites

Birht's are celebrated with a feast and naming ceremony, but are often small affairs due to the high infant mortality rate amongst the nomadic tribes.

Coming of Age Rites

The Serengan rite, or bloodletting rite, is a series of tests that begin at midday on the child's 15th birthday. While only ever witnessed and recorded in full by one outside eye witness, the rite consists of tests of strength, speed, wits, horse riding, and crafting (although this last test seems to be a point of conjecture among scholars). It was explained to this eye witness that the rite is a test to earn the child's name and place amongst the tribe, a way to prove that you would not be a burden to the clan.