Atherian

Naming Traditions

Family names

Commoner Names

Commoners in Athering do not have surnames. To create a last name, de is added before a person's mother's name. Example: Jules deTania, where Tania was his mother's name.
Exceptions
In Harbourtown, commoners do have last names -- they are profession-based, and multiple families may have the same last name.
The Donacella-Voto family in Atherton is the only commoner family outside of Harbourtown to have a surname. This is due to their special relationship with the ruling family of Athering.

Nobility Names

The nobility in Athering have both surnames that remain unchanged and the matrilineal changing surname.

Ideals

Relationship Ideals

Bellica + Major

The Bellica-Major pairing in Athering is seen as the highest standard of loyalty, and one to which aspiration is worthy. This is exemplified by the myth of Jared, the Major who stood by his Bellica when all lost faith in her, even herself. He is considered the pinnacle of the Major profession, and who all Majors should aspire to be like.

Queen + Consort

Mirroring the Bellica-Major relationship is that between Queen and Consort. While the Queen of Athering is free to take however many lovers (of either gender) she wishes, only one can be Consort at a time, and it is he who will father her children. This relationship is the bedrock of love and loyalty upon which all others in Athering are based. If the Queen and Consort are healthy and happy, so will their subjects be.

Encompassed species

• Zarqonian Terran

Related Organizations

• Athering
• Lihin
• The Aradian Order
• Zarqon

Languages spoken

• Atheē