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Khots

Maxisnt — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:17:47 GMT

Homosexuality

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	=== Homosexuality ===		=== Homosexuality ===
	Homosexual relations are a common ~~thing~~ in Khot culture. It is ritualistically encouraged, as Naimonists believe that it keeps the flow of the ''emürrüng'' ({{Cs\|jrt\|emyrryng}}, primordial semen) alive within men. Who is eligible for these relationships, and who takes on the active and passive roles, is based on familial distance and generation. People within the same patrilineage (i.e. sharing the same male family line) up to their own generation will never engage in ritual homosexuality. This would make sex between cousins viable, as they do not share the same father. Within one's generation, positioning is versatile, although it is common for the older partner to also be the active one. Between generations, the older men will always take the active role.		Homosexual relations are common in Khot culture. It is ritualistically encouraged, as Naimonists believe that it keeps the flow of the ''emürrüng'' ({{Cs\|jrt\|emyrryng}}, primordial semen) alive within men. Who is eligible for these relationships, and who takes on the active and passive roles, is based on familial distance and generation. People within the same patrilineage (i.e. sharing the same male family line) up to their own generation will never engage in ritual homosexuality. This would make sex between cousins viable, as they do not share the same father. Within one's generation, positioning is versatile, although it is common for the older partner to also be the active one. Between generations, the older men will always take the active role.
	[[Category:Khot culture]]		[[Category:Khot culture]]
	[[Category:Hashan peoples]]		[[Category:Hashan peoples]]
	[[Category:Ethnic groups of World]]		[[Category:Ethnic groups of World]]

Khot cuisine

Maxisnt — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:50:58 GMT

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	=== Fermentation ===		=== Fermentation ===
	Fermentation has been practiced by the Khots since its introduction by the western [[Hashans]] in antiquity. Their usual modus operandi ~~regarding such a practice~~ is to keep fermentation vessels at the various boundary stones for various muraar (clans) to take care of as a large community. Once the contents of these vessels are deemed ready enough by one muraar, they are extracted and stored for themselves, usually keeping some for the next muraar in the processional line. Therefore, fermentation vessels can be seen as a symbol of unity among the Khot population. These vessels are labeled with a clay seal inscribed with a symbol representing what is being stored inside. Common fermented foods include fish, meat, as well as beverages such as cultured dairy, cheese and fruit alcohol.		Fermentation has been practiced by the Khots since its introduction by the western [[Hashans]] in antiquity. Their usual modus operandi is to keep fermentation vessels at the various boundary stones for various muraar (clans) to take care of as a large community. Once the contents of these vessels are deemed ready enough by one muraar, they are extracted and stored for themselves, usually keeping some for the next muraar in the processional line. Therefore, fermentation vessels can be seen as a symbol of unity among the Khot population. These vessels are labeled with a clay seal inscribed with a symbol representing what is being stored inside. Common fermented foods include fish, meat, as well as beverages such as cultured dairy, cheese and fruit alcohol.
	[[Category:Khot culture]]		[[Category:Khot culture]]
	[[Category:Cuisine]]		[[Category:Cuisine]]
	[[Category:Cuisines of World]]		[[Category:Cuisines of World]]

Yupangir

Maxisnt — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:53:06 GMT

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	Yupangir are highly sexually dimorphic. Males are large and usually present darker fur colours and more pronounced patterns, while females are smaller and more lightly coloured. Males possess a penis that lays flaccid when unaroused, and takes a more cylindrical shape when erect. Females possess a thick membrane that protects their vaginal canal, similar to a hymen, which must be pierced before their first coitus can take place. This is done through tearing with the thumb claw (or less commonly the teeth), usually by the male.		Yupangir are highly sexually dimorphic. Males are large and usually present darker fur colours and more pronounced patterns, while females are smaller and more lightly coloured. Males possess a penis that lays flaccid when unaroused, and takes a more cylindrical shape when erect. Females possess a thick membrane that protects their vaginal canal, similar to a hymen, which must be pierced before their first coitus can take place. This is done through tearing with the thumb claw (or less commonly the teeth), usually by the male.

	Gestation lasts for ~520 Atahualpan days. Immediately after birth, yupangir cubs (usually two) climb on their mother's back and begin consuming papmilk. They do this for their first two years, after which they wean and become young infants. Yupangir are considered infants from 2 to 11, sub-adults from 11 to 20, adults from 20 to 50, and elderly onwards. The average life expectancy of a yupangir is about 70 Atahualpan years (~110 [[Earth]] years).{{Sophonts}}		Gestation lasts for ~520 Atahualpan days. Immediately after birth, yupangir cubs (usually two) climb on their mother's back and begin consuming papmilk. They do this for their first two years, after which they wean and become young infants. Yupangir are considered infants from 2 to 11, sub-adults from 11 to 20, adults from 20 to 50, and elderly onwards. The average life expectancy of a yupangir is about 70 Atahualpan years (~110 [[Earth]] years).

			== Behaviour ==

			=== Life-long monogamy and sexual conservatism ===
			Yupangir are known for their extreme monogamy, often being described as even more exclusive than that of [[Human\|humans]]. Having reached mating age (19~20 Atahualpan years), yupangir of both sexes will begin seeking mating partners, with whom they will remain until death. Due to this, many have an instinctual aversion towards any form of non-marital promiscuity, which is suppressed at a societal level. Non-monogamy, homosexuality, exophilia, asexuality-aromanticity, etc. are all considered forms of sexual deviancy, and individuals exhibiting these behaviours are shunned. Masturbation (especially that of males) and porn are similarly looked down upon.

			Yupangir, once mated, can become extremely territorial and possessive. Any form of adultery is reason enough for a fight to the death with a perpetrating outside individual putting the relationship in jeopardy. Dissolution of lifelong monogamous pairs are extremely distressing, to the point of profound depression, and are as such looked down upon.

			In recent times, societal trends towards sexual liberation have become much more lax, with homosexuality and exophilia especially being reframed in a more positive light. However, conservatism is still a hallmark of yupangir society, and many yupangir still hold the belief that the golden standard should be a male and a female of the same species mated for life.{{Sophonts}}

Urm

Maxisnt — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:37:39 GMT

Skeletal system

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	=== Skeletal system ===		=== Skeletal system ===
	[[File:Urm-bonez.png\|thumb\|Details on urm bones. {{Metainf\|In an earlier iteration, urms used to have aragonite bones.}}]]		[[File:Urm-bonez.png\|thumb\|Details on urm bones. {{Metainf\|In an earlier iteration, urms used to have aragonite bones. This version with vertebrae is also outdated and in need of replacement.}}]]
	Urm bones are made of, roughly, ~80% [[Wikipedia:Struvite\|struvite]] (NH<sub>4</sub>MgPO<sub>4</sub>·6H<sub>2</sub>O) and ~20% collagen, rendering it hard and sturdy, yet relatively light. They possess a spine, although instead of circular vertebrae they possess interlocking plates called ''tegulae''. Their skull is made of five parts: the skull proper and the four jaws. The eyes are surrounded by [[Wikipedia:Scleral ring\|scleral rings]]. On their chest is a rib-cage-like complex of nine bones protecting vulnerable organs like the heart, lungs and liver. The limbs connect to the body through large shoulder-blade-like bones, with the exception of the hind limbs, which connect to an inverted-U-shaped pelvic bone.		Urm bones are made of, roughly, ~80% [[Wikipedia:Struvite\|struvite]] (NH<sub>4</sub>MgPO<sub>4</sub>·6H<sub>2</sub>O) and ~20% collagen, rendering it hard and sturdy, yet relatively light. They possess a spine, although instead of circular vertebrae they possess interlocking plates called ''tegulae''. Their skull is made of five parts: the skull proper and the four jaws. The eyes are surrounded by [[Wikipedia:Scleral ring\|scleral rings]]. On their chest is a rib-cage-like complex of nine bones protecting vulnerable organs like the heart, lungs and liver. The limbs connect to the body through large shoulder-blade-like bones, with the exception of the hind limbs, which connect to an inverted-U-shaped pelvic bone.

Namuno-Ethian gender system

Maxisnt — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:30:06 GMT

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	{{Proto-namuno-ethians}}		{{Proto-namuno-ethians}}

	The '''Namuno-Ethian gender system''' is a family of closely related [[Wikipedia:Gender systems\|gender systems]] pertaining to the [[Namuno-Ethian peoples]] of the [[Orddonach]].		The '''Namuno-Ethian gender system''' is a family of closely related [[Wikipedia:Gender systems\|gender systems]] pertaining to the [[Namuno-Ethian peoples]] of the [[Orddonach]]. It can be divided into two sub-systems: the gender system proper and the para-gender system. The former is a division based on sexual characteristics while the latter is based on the role one plays in a relationship.

	~~This gender system~~ can be divided into two sub-systems: the gender system proper and the para-gender system. The former is a division based on sexual characteristics while the latter is based on the role one plays in a relationship.

	== Genders ==		== Genders ==
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	==Para-genders==		==Para-genders==
	The para-gender system does not take into account biological sex (Namuno-Ethian cultures tend towards polygamy and bisexuality). Instead, it focuses on physical and mental characteristics. The first of these is the ''beloved'' ([[Phyrean language\|Phyrean]]: {{Cs\|jrt\|myqur}} ''myllur'' "plucked, picked" or {{Cs\|jrt\|owviar}} ''owfiar'' "beloved", [[Ragham language\|Ragham]]: {{Cs\|brd\|pxsurx}} ''psur'' "picked, chosen"), generally classed as the younger, less experienced, smaller partner, usually fulfilling a more passive role. The second is the ''lover'' (Phyrean: {{Cs\|jrt\|riadarþ}} ''riadarth'', Ragham: {{Cs\|brd\|rxyd}} ''ryadá'', both "lover"), the older, wiser, taller partner, fulfilling an active role. Usually when a myllur comes of enough age, or has significant body changes, they become a riadarth themselves.		The para-gender or ''gender role'' system does not take into account biological sex (Namuno-Ethian cultures tend towards polygamy and bisexuality). Instead, it focuses on physical and mental characteristics. The first of these is the ''beloved'' ([[Phyrean language\|Phyrean]]: {{Cs\|jrt\|myqur}} ''myllur'' "plucked, picked" or {{Cs\|jrt\|owviar}} ''owfiar'' "beloved", [[Ragham language\|Ragham]]: {{Cs\|brd\|pxsurx}} ''psur'' "picked, chosen"), generally classed as the younger, less experienced, smaller partner, usually fulfilling a more passive role. The second is the ''lover'' (Phyrean: {{Cs\|jrt\|riadarþ}} ''riadarth'', Ragham: {{Cs\|brd\|rxyd}} ''ryadá'', both "lover"), the older, wiser, taller partner, fulfilling an active role. Usually when a myllur comes of enough age, or has significant body changes, they become a riadarth themselves.

	People who do not fall into either of these two genders or don’t meet most of their expectations are often socially ostracised.		People who do not fall into either of these two genders or don’t meet most of their expectations are often socially ostracised.

Khots

Maxisnt — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:39:03 GMT

Inter-species relations

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	=== Inter-species relations ===		=== Inter-species relations ===
	Khots have historically been in close contact with [[feld]] cultures, and have managed to influence some quite heavily, such as the [[Ascons]] and [[Darsavians]]. These groups, especially the former, still regularly hold close relations with the Khots, whom they consider themselves to be related to ~~in some way~~. Mixed Khot-Ascon clans usually live pastoralist sedentary lives along the margins of the Ascon and Khot territories, practicing [[Naimonism]] and upholding an adapted but recognisable form of Khot culture. Regularly, they will receive nomad Khots during their procession along the Krasna, and share food, alcohol and women with them.		Khots have historically been in close contact with [[feld]] cultures, and have managed to influence some quite heavily, such as the [[Ascons]] and [[Darsavians]]. These groups, especially the former, still regularly hold close relations with the Khots, whom they consider themselves to be related to culturally, ethnically and through blood. Mixed Khot-Ascon clans usually live pastoralist sedentary lives along the margins of the Ascon and Khot territories, practicing [[Naimonism]] and upholding an adapted but recognisable form of Khot culture. Regularly, they will receive nomad Khots during their procession along the Krasna, and share food, alcohol and women with them.

	=== Homosexuality ===		=== Homosexuality ===