Sons and Daughters of Caliban

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Female names are commonly English and French names from classical Cradle literature. The association of old Cradle is a negative one due to the nature of the Fall.
Common names include: Rachel, Elise, Juliet, Anne, Scarlett, Brigitte, Cerise, and Arietty.

Masculine names

Male names are also commonly English and French names from classical Cradle literature.
Common names include: Atticus, Asher, Edgar, George, Henry, Lawrence, and William.

Unisex names

Alex, Riley, Jordan, Taylor, Morgan, Casey, Avery, Cameron, Quinn, and Jamie are all popular unisex names.

Family names

Family names are uncommon among the Sons and Daughters of Caliban. Family names are a sign of prestige on Caliban that proves your family was worth remembering. Most Sons or Daughters maintain only a personal name and perhaps a Calibanite moniker that differentiates them from someone who shares their name. It is often a clumsy system held over from when the Sycorax System was a smaller less-connected place that leads to confusing results.
If a Son or Daughter retains a family name though, it's usually a pretty good story.

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

The Sons and Daughters of Caliban speak Calibanite. The rest of Sycoran society adopted a dialect of Galactic Standard almost by accident through the use of the colony ship's computers.

Culture and cultural heritage

The culture of the Sons and Daughters of Caliban is one that has evolved in the dark. Reassimilation and erasure is the policy of the Sycoran Martial Council.

Shared customary codes and values

Shared values within Son and Daughter culture are largely similar to greater Sycoran society, however there is a much larger emphasis on equality and careful stewardship of land - seeing themselves as only temporary caretakers, they believe in only ever taking what one needs and eschew greed.

Common Etiquette rules

Etiquette tenets of the Son and Daughter culture include things such as: Respect for Elders - especially those who have made the Pilgrimage to the Great Oasis on Caliban, Respect of the Land, Gratitude - the Sons and Daughters hate nothing more than an ungrateful person, Sharing Resources - water is chief here due to its practical and symbolic meaning to the Sons and Daughters of Caliban, and Punctuality - there is a common saying, "Nathre'skri enval kalluthun r'vartho ar'alath allesh'ri!" which translates to, "Better to face the fangs of beasts than suffer a tardy mate!".

Foods & Cuisine

The Sons and Daughters of Caliban are well known for their coffee. They use the cold glass that naturally permeates all of Caliban to filter their coffee and serve it cold. It is said that every pour tastes like it came from a fresh spring that flows with coffee.

Coming of Age Rites

When a Son or Daughter of Caliban reaches the age of 10, they are marked with a tattoo on their necks. One black dot for men and two black dots for women. This mark is called the Sin'Ral - or the Shameful Mark.

Funerary and Memorial customs

The funerary customs of the Sons and Daughters of Caliban reflect their connection to the land and their respect for each other. 
Many prefer natural burials that allow the deceased to return to Caliban in a way that minimizes environmental impact. Bodies are often interred in biodegradable containers or shrouds and buried in designated burial grounds within natural settings, such as canyons and caves.
Funerals are communal affairs, with loved ones coming together to mourn the loss of the deceased. The emphasis is on collective grieving and solidarity, with everyone sharing in the mourning process.
While the Sons and Daughters of Caliban are generally non-spiritual, funerary rituals always include some amount of spiritual reflection or contemplation. Attendees take time to reflect on the significance of life and death, the interconnectedness of all living beings, and the cyclical nature of existence.

Common Taboos

One would be forgiven for thinking that a culture bound to the descendants of convicts may be lawless in some way, but in reality there are many social taboos within the culture of the Sons and Daughters of Caliban. Chief among these insults is spitting. Spitting - as a gesture - shows that the person the insult is directed toward is not worthy to share in your moisture. Symbolically saying that if you were both in the desert, you would allow and hope for them to die of thirst.

Languages spoken

• Calibanite

Related Locations

• Caliban