Post by Admin on Mar 19, 2015 12:04:34 GMT -5
Vasile is predominantly a patriarchal society, and they stick adamantly by it despite a few attempts by certain (mostly foreign) noblewomen to change that course in the past. Traditionally the men take care of war and politics while the women take care of home and family. Over time this symbiotic relationship has evolved into a complex balance in the ebb and flow of power versus dominance.
In the realm of Vasile, and for Archades as a whole for that matter, inheritance follows the men in all regards. The men go to war and hold positions as soliders, but the women are also trained in combat so that they are able to protect themselves and the home when their husbands or fathers are away. Vasilian women might not be found on the battlefield, with the exception of the Temple Priestess of Banterhorn, but it is a fool's dream to think they are weak by any stretch of the imagination.
When it comes to politics, men hold the positions and ultimately their vote is what matters. All region-wide laws are passed through the Court of Owls. The Barons subsequently have direct power to impose city-based laws that better cater to their economic and cultural values. However the women of Vasile have adapted their own ways of getting what they want from the men. Since they rule the realms of hearth and home, a husband is often overburdened by the wrath of a woman's scorn if they do not pay some heed to the assuaging of her demands.
Education-wise noblemen are expected to be well-educated in language, mathematics, war, and politics. For noblewomen they are educated in domestic affairs along with reading, writing, and the arts. Anything involving science or mathematics is considered a luxury. With commoners it is considered an opportunity whether they are male or female and usually the education is very rudimentary.
INTIMACY & PROMISCUITY
During the ancient era it was considered common practice to be sexually promiscuous for the sake of reproduction. Couples would often invite third parties, and during the spring and fall season rites many rituals dedicated to Nashala involve sexual exploits in many forms. After Vasile became part of Archades in 309 A.F. and then elevated to Dukedom in 530, the integration of more conservative social customs have become part of the norm.
Marriage and monogamy are heavily praised and reasonably practiced, especially within the noble families where questions of inheritance should never come into play with the children. However, during Nastere and Recoltare there are some exceptions to these rules. Rituals involving intimacy come into play frequently, and moments of infidelity are considered forgiven in honor of the goddess Nashala. But forgiven or not, nobles who are married are usually expected to not participate in these rituals with anyone other than their spouse for obvious reasons. The Temple Priestesses, however, participate frequently and usually select a consort during the holidays. Noble maidens who are betrothed are usually married on these days to encourage the consummation of their new marriage and as a sign of luck for a happy union.
In the realm of Vasile, and for Archades as a whole for that matter, inheritance follows the men in all regards. The men go to war and hold positions as soliders, but the women are also trained in combat so that they are able to protect themselves and the home when their husbands or fathers are away. Vasilian women might not be found on the battlefield, with the exception of the Temple Priestess of Banterhorn, but it is a fool's dream to think they are weak by any stretch of the imagination.
When it comes to politics, men hold the positions and ultimately their vote is what matters. All region-wide laws are passed through the Court of Owls. The Barons subsequently have direct power to impose city-based laws that better cater to their economic and cultural values. However the women of Vasile have adapted their own ways of getting what they want from the men. Since they rule the realms of hearth and home, a husband is often overburdened by the wrath of a woman's scorn if they do not pay some heed to the assuaging of her demands.
Education-wise noblemen are expected to be well-educated in language, mathematics, war, and politics. For noblewomen they are educated in domestic affairs along with reading, writing, and the arts. Anything involving science or mathematics is considered a luxury. With commoners it is considered an opportunity whether they are male or female and usually the education is very rudimentary.
INTIMACY & PROMISCUITY
During the ancient era it was considered common practice to be sexually promiscuous for the sake of reproduction. Couples would often invite third parties, and during the spring and fall season rites many rituals dedicated to Nashala involve sexual exploits in many forms. After Vasile became part of Archades in 309 A.F. and then elevated to Dukedom in 530, the integration of more conservative social customs have become part of the norm.
Marriage and monogamy are heavily praised and reasonably practiced, especially within the noble families where questions of inheritance should never come into play with the children. However, during Nastere and Recoltare there are some exceptions to these rules. Rituals involving intimacy come into play frequently, and moments of infidelity are considered forgiven in honor of the goddess Nashala. But forgiven or not, nobles who are married are usually expected to not participate in these rituals with anyone other than their spouse for obvious reasons. The Temple Priestesses, however, participate frequently and usually select a consort during the holidays. Noble maidens who are betrothed are usually married on these days to encourage the consummation of their new marriage and as a sign of luck for a happy union.