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Valyans are unique in that they have matrynomic surnames: ie. a suffixed form of their mother's first name. The endings are 'mar' for sons and 'dotya' for daughters. In addition, the last syllable is dropped with girls. For example, if the mother is ''Tenya'', a son's surname would be ''Tenyamar'', while a daughter's would be ''Tendotya''. | Valyans are unique in that they have matrynomic surnames: ie. a suffixed form of their mother's first name. The endings are 'mar' for sons and 'dotya' for daughters. In addition, the last syllable is dropped with girls. For example, if the mother is ''Tenya'', a son's surname would be ''Tenyamar'', while a daughter's would be ''Tendotya''. | ||
| − | The informal nature of Valyans leaves much room for variation, however, and many exceptions can be found. | + | The informal nature of Valyans leaves much room for variation, however, and many exceptions can be found. For example, repeated syllables are generally not used if they would otherwise occur; so the daughter of Feodora would '''not''' be Feododotya but ''Feodotya''. |
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Revision as of 13:57, 28 June 2013
The Valyans are an oppressed people with a cultural affinity for machines. Their hair is nearly always red when not black, usually with large eyes and very pale, almost white complexions; commonly with freckles.
Valyans are unique in that they have matrynomic surnames: ie. a suffixed form of their mother's first name. The endings are 'mar' for sons and 'dotya' for daughters. In addition, the last syllable is dropped with girls. For example, if the mother is Tenya, a son's surname would be Tenyamar, while a daughter's would be Tendotya.
The informal nature of Valyans leaves much room for variation, however, and many exceptions can be found. For example, repeated syllables are generally not used if they would otherwise occur; so the daughter of Feodora would not be Feododotya but Feodotya.
Names
Erok, Rodrick, Feodora, Solgren, Thol, Gratess, Ulmik, Relin, Lokan, Londhark, Tethys
Culture
See also: Valyan Mythology
