Witches of United Britannia and Hibernia
Although witches exist on all continents, this work concentrates almost solely on the witches of United Britannia and Hibernia.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Athena, Aurora, Bridget, Calliope, Clio, Daphne, Diana, Freyja, Guinevere, Helen, Hera, Iris, Leda, Lorelei, Maia, Penelope, Phoebe, Rhea, Rhiannon, Selena
Masculine names
Ares, Arthur, Atlas, Augustus, Castor, Connall, Damon, Finn, Griffin, Hector, Jason, Leander, Orion, Owen, Robin, Tristan, Ulysses
Family names
Last names have evolved many times over the centuries. Since most witch families can trace their families back several centuries, most last names are variations of the family's original surname (once the family acquired a surname, that is). With very few exceptions, surnames are always one syllable.
Other names
Main article: Naming conventions
The naming of children is an important tradition among witches. Many witches are named after members of their family (several generations past, as there are rules about this) or based on figures from the family's chosen religion or religious mythology.
The naming of children is an important tradition among witches. Many witches are named after members of their family (several generations past, as there are rules about this) or based on figures from the family's chosen religion or religious mythology.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
All United Britannian and Hibernian witches read and write Latin and Ancient Greek, since most of their texts are written in those languages. They speak Britannian, which is almost identical to humans' British English.
Culture and cultural heritage
The witches of UBH are extremely proud of their culture and heritage. Witches of almost all ethnicities consider themselves superior to humans (as do the witches of UBH), and the witches of UBH even go as far as to consider themselves superior to many other witch ethnicities.
Average technological level
Witches are certainly more technologically advanced than humans, but will often eschew technology in favor of magic.
Common Dress code
Witches' attire is a bit less formal than witches; most do not "dress up" for work and only do so for very important events. Most witches just expect clean, well-fitting clothes, and don't judge much beyond that.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Families are at the center of witches' lives, as family loyalty is extremely important.
Birthdays are extremely important, as well as Family Founding Day. Most religions also have major holidays.
A United Brittanian witch is considered an adult on their 18th birthday (which, not coincidentally, is the age witches graduate from the Athenaeum). However, most witches live with their families until at least their early twenties and defer to their parents for major decisions.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Main article: Arbitrium
Children undergo an Arbitrium at seven days old, where the attendants are told by a Sensitive what magic their child's Born Magic will be. This is considered one of the most important events in a witch's life, even though they don't remember it.
Children undergo an Arbitrium at seven days old, where the attendants are told by a Sensitive what magic their child's Born Magic will be. This is considered one of the most important events in a witch's life, even though they don't remember it.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Most families have a dedicated cemetery. Funeral rites differ based on the person's religion.
Common Taboos
Strangely enough, it is considered oddly intimate to directly ask what a witch's Born Magic is.
Common Myths and Legends
There are many myths and legends surrounding the witches. Their most famous is that of the the Twins, which is about the founding of Ilyrium. The The Ley Lines of the Rónán and the The Salka's Feast are other popular myths.
Ideals
Gender Ideals
Men and women are considered equal and are treated that way. People are generally judged on magical talents rather than gender. Domestic chores are split equally.
Courtship Ideals
Dating is encouraged and expected. Most begin dating around age 13, although there is certainly no rules about when one starts dating. It is considered strange, however, if a witch is not dating as a teenager at least somewhat.
Relationship Ideals
Marriage (called Merging in UBH), and the continuation of the family line, is very important to witches. Merging is for love, but in some cases, the unity of two powerful families is considered over love. Alternative sexualities are widely accepted, but in that case, couples are encouraged to adopt children to continue the family line, if there are no others to do so.
Major organizations
Four countries exist in United Britannia and Hibernia: Britannia, Hibernia, Caledonia, and Cambria.
The Council and the Magisterium are both located in Ilyrium and govern all of United Britannia and Hibernia.
Almost all Britannian and Hibernian witches follow one of three religions: Nova Religio, Pantheonism, or the Old Religion.
Diverged ethnicities
Encompassed species
Related Organizations
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Related Myths
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