Sometimes, the couple give gifts to their guests. The duration of the feast depends on the race, wealth, family size, and nationality of the parties involved.

Occasionally, though, the parties may choose to have a priest of their deity perform the ceremony instead.įeasting often follows the wedding ceremony. No matter the attire, the ceremony itself is almost always performed by a priest, or priestess, of Mekail–goddess of love. This also changes with the orientation of the parties participating in the ceremony. The attire and coloring of the groom’s clothing varies as well. Some blend several traditions together.ĭress styles and colors vary depending upon the country, and the bride. Still others, honor the exchanging of wedding bands. Many still honor the ancient tradition of hand-fasting. Sometimes there are other special gifts exchanged.Īs for the ceremonies, the couple usually agrees upon the style in advance. There are a variety of different traditions surrounding engagements and marriages.

Everywhere else, people are relatively open-minded. In all Terra there is only one country that only acknowledges heterosexual, same-race unions as legal. Posted by writtenworldofterra MaPosted in History Leave a comment on The Criminal Justice System Marriage Farmers in need of extra hands will hire them out too. Often, tradesmen with few or no children will hire them for building upkeep and repairs. On occasion, temples and private citizens can hire prisoners, for a modest fee, to work. They keep the major cities’ streets cleaned and in repair, ensure that water and sewage pipes are clear, repaired, and functioning, and maintain and repair all city walls and buildings. Those who opt for the prison work camps are tasked with public works maintenance and repair. All other convicted criminals are given a similar choice: prison work camps or Titans’ Guard. In Iskendurun, Glendar, and Dorath, capital offenders are given a choice: death or the Titans’ Guard. Priests of Lilith also serve as judges throughout Terra. Lawyers prosper, handling all other crimes. Rape, murder, and mistreatment of “the forgotten” are the worst. Violators are dealt with swiftly and severely. However, throughout Terra, The Guild of Shadows carefully regulates and maintains thievery.

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