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==Halfling Naming Conventions== | ==Halfling Naming Conventions== | ||
Halflings typically take Clan names, with a natural-world feature or something their parents saw as an omen as a first name. Examples are ''River of the Two Ponies'' Clan, or ''Circling Gulls of the Three Red Sails'' Clan. Clan names aren't really permanent; it's more a designation of which clan you've been riding or sailing with lately. There is one halfling master record keeper (called the Nokela, or Name Keeper) who maintains a list of all halflings living and dead. No name may be given to more than one living halfling; all halfling babies are named at a Ceremony at their annual Summer Gathering. | Halflings typically take Clan names, with a natural-world feature or something their parents saw as an omen as a first name. Examples are ''Tumbling River of the Two Ponies'' Clan, or ''Circling Gulls of the Three Red Sails'' Clan. Clan names aren't really permanent; it's more a designation of which clan you've been riding or sailing with lately. There is one halfling master record keeper (called the Nokela, or Name Keeper) who maintains a list of all halflings living and dead. No name may be given to more than one living halfling; all halfling babies are named at a Ceremony at their annual Summer Gathering. | ||
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Revision as of 13:53, 8 June 2007
Halflings share an interesting societal structure - they are divided up into clans, which are themselves divided into two groups - land-based gypsy nomads, and sailors. Halflings switch back and forth between the two halves of their clans frequently, and the clans also mingle freely, with much cultural exchange.
Halflings do not believe in permanent marriages, preferring to follow their hearts as the mood strikes them. They live with much joy and laughter, music and dance.
Halfling Naming Conventions
Halflings typically take Clan names, with a natural-world feature or something their parents saw as an omen as a first name. Examples are Tumbling River of the Two Ponies Clan, or Circling Gulls of the Three Red Sails Clan. Clan names aren't really permanent; it's more a designation of which clan you've been riding or sailing with lately. There is one halfling master record keeper (called the Nokela, or Name Keeper) who maintains a list of all halflings living and dead. No name may be given to more than one living halfling; all halfling babies are named at a Ceremony at their annual Summer Gathering.