Relationships
Harems and or polyamory/polyandry (multiple partner) relationships are common and celebrated.
The saying is 'it takes a village to raise young' it helps break up duties like food gathering, home-keeping, market-selling, and child-rearing.
Being in a Harem to royalty is considered by some to be a great honor and status symbol (like a celebrity) and
Some will pair into royal harems even if they don't like the Primary just for the status.
Single or monogamous pairings are rare but accepted, except in the case of Royalty where it is expected to have a large Harem due to wealth of being able to care for many.
Terminology
Seih'Rah use
Chae'Rah use
Daid'Rah and Oryn'Rah use
Quinu'Rah, Binu'Rah, and Chri'Naiph use:
All Rah use:
Harems and or polyamory/polyandry (multiple partner) relationships are common and celebrated.
The saying is 'it takes a village to raise young' it helps break up duties like food gathering, home-keeping, market-selling, and child-rearing.
Being in a Harem to royalty is considered by some to be a great honor and status symbol (like a celebrity) and
Some will pair into royal harems even if they don't like the Primary just for the status.
Single or monogamous pairings are rare but accepted, except in the case of Royalty where it is expected to have a large Harem due to wealth of being able to care for many.
Terminology
Seih'Rah use
- Join-wings (couple pairing)
- Pair-wings (two couples or harem/marriage/mates)
- Flocked-Herd (Large Harem wedding, or bringing a new mate into the fold)
Chae'Rah use
- Join-wings (couple pairing)
- Pair-wings (two couples or harem/marriage/mates)
- Colony-Herd (Large Harem/Poly wedding, or bringing a new mate into the fold)
Daid'Rah and Oryn'Rah use
- Join-hands (couple pairing)
- Pair-hands (two couples or harem/marriage/mates)
- Palm-Herd (Large Harem wedding, or bringing a new mate into the fold)
Quinu'Rah, Binu'Rah, and Chri'Naiph use:
- Join-Cornu (couple pairing)
- Pair-Cornu (two couples or harem/marriage/mates)
- Zeal-Cornu (Large Harem wedding, or bringing a new mate into the fold)
All Rah use:
- Joining - to declare romantic or platonic affection of another and togetherness "will you join with me"
- Bonded - Post joining ritual, domestic life with chosen mate/s
- Taken-bracelet (Item/bracelet worn on left leg to show they are bonded with another)
- Pack - group of close friends
Litters and pregnancy
Birthings are in litters of 1-4. Uncommon litters are of 5-6
Pregnancy is roughly six months.
All Rah have 4 nipples that can produce milk
If the one who birthed the Kits has lactation problems, or more kits than usual;
Another bonded Rah mate can produce 'Maiden' milk in response to help with the duty
When it comes to bearing kits, usually one volunteers their womb for reproduction and the partner/s help raise the young as their own.
All 'Rah are capable of producing milk to feed young
A concoction of berries/roots help as contraceptives for those who do not wish to carry young.
Kit-making is generally an agreed on affair and a time for re-rejoicing and celebration.
If a Kit is still-born or does not make full gestation; it is considered the will of the Deities and that the Ka'ah or 'life-force' will come again when it is ready.
For more about Birthing, lifespan and death; go here https://fourrealms.weebly.com/birth-and-death.html
Birthings are in litters of 1-4. Uncommon litters are of 5-6
Pregnancy is roughly six months.
All Rah have 4 nipples that can produce milk
If the one who birthed the Kits has lactation problems, or more kits than usual;
Another bonded Rah mate can produce 'Maiden' milk in response to help with the duty
When it comes to bearing kits, usually one volunteers their womb for reproduction and the partner/s help raise the young as their own.
All 'Rah are capable of producing milk to feed young
A concoction of berries/roots help as contraceptives for those who do not wish to carry young.
Kit-making is generally an agreed on affair and a time for re-rejoicing and celebration.
If a Kit is still-born or does not make full gestation; it is considered the will of the Deities and that the Ka'ah or 'life-force' will come again when it is ready.
For more about Birthing, lifespan and death; go here https://fourrealms.weebly.com/birth-and-death.html
Continue reading for Physical attributes, Sexuality, and gender
Physical attributes and reproduction
They have no physical dimophisim
All have four nipples on base of stomach with the ability to produce milk.
As like some Frogs, and some species of fish, 'Rah have been known to change sex depending on environmental factors.
Females, possess active ovaries and inactive testes. In order to become male, they simply only need to generate a type of steroid hormone that
deactivates the ovaries and activates the testes, which is why it is so easy for them to reverse the process later. (see genus Lythypnus fish)
- Also vice versa for Males, posessing active testes and inactive Ovaries.
Intersex have either both active, none active, one of each switched on or off, and or other physical factors in combination. (see more in Intersex section)
There is a secondary organ that can change and adapt to carry litters, unwanted pregnancies are unheard of.
As the litter carrier decides on weither to be fertilised or not.
Some 'Rah are infertile and can not reproduce. (see litters and pregnancy for more)
Genitalia do not look visually different externally, for safety these are kept inside a crevice on the body (closer to dolphin, deer)
Rah Males and females have penis/pseudo penis which sometimes can be indistinguishable from each other (Similar to hyena)
Birthing canal can be atrophied and closed semi permanently, in those that decide they never want to carry a litter, or permanently change sexes.
The bladder is connected to a different section, which also makes it easier for sexual organs to be activated either way.
Genitalia do not develop reproductive differences or fertility abilities till of appropriate age 18-19
(Based on the genetic condition 'Guevedoces' https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34290981 )
Physical attributes and reproduction
They have no physical dimophisim
All have four nipples on base of stomach with the ability to produce milk.
As like some Frogs, and some species of fish, 'Rah have been known to change sex depending on environmental factors.
Females, possess active ovaries and inactive testes. In order to become male, they simply only need to generate a type of steroid hormone that
deactivates the ovaries and activates the testes, which is why it is so easy for them to reverse the process later. (see genus Lythypnus fish)
- Also vice versa for Males, posessing active testes and inactive Ovaries.
Intersex have either both active, none active, one of each switched on or off, and or other physical factors in combination. (see more in Intersex section)
There is a secondary organ that can change and adapt to carry litters, unwanted pregnancies are unheard of.
As the litter carrier decides on weither to be fertilised or not.
Some 'Rah are infertile and can not reproduce. (see litters and pregnancy for more)
Genitalia do not look visually different externally, for safety these are kept inside a crevice on the body (closer to dolphin, deer)
Rah Males and females have penis/pseudo penis which sometimes can be indistinguishable from each other (Similar to hyena)
Birthing canal can be atrophied and closed semi permanently, in those that decide they never want to carry a litter, or permanently change sexes.
The bladder is connected to a different section, which also makes it easier for sexual organs to be activated either way.
Genitalia do not develop reproductive differences or fertility abilities till of appropriate age 18-19
(Based on the genetic condition 'Guevedoces' https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34290981 )
Intersex:
Rah who's sex organs and hormones are a varying mix of both.
Activated all testes and ovaries (cant change hormones)
Deactivated all testes and ovaries (Cant change hormones)
One active of each, and inactive of other (one teste and one ovary)
Or doubled of either (three ovaries, one testes, or three testes and one ovary)
None (no ovaries or testes inside body, but has ext genetalia- Cant reproduce)
None (No opposite hormone to activate between sexes)
Double set external genitalia
No external genitalia (did not activate in adulthood)
Intersex express in a wide spectrum physically and hormonally, these are just a few examples
Physically body-wize, they can also express gynandromorphism, a split of colourings down either side of the body.
There are no specific societal roles based on sex.
(Gender, sexual organs and sexuality are all separate things; see extended culture info for more)
Sexuality/attraction;
Sexuality and attraction are of many variations and Harems will find many genders residing within.
Generally attraction is varied, from physical, to intellectual, Rah are big on knowing 'love languages'.
Attraction and love doesn't always mean sexual, there are also plenty of Asexual and platonic companions in harems.
Gender/s;
Many gender expressions are found, feminine, masculine, nonbinary, genderfluid etc.
They can adjust thier sexual organs to fit how thier Gender expresses if they want. (see Physical attributes)
It is well known and widely ranged.
(Gender, sexual organs and sexuality are all separate things; see extended culture info for more)
Sexuality/attraction;
Sexuality and attraction are of many variations and Harems will find many genders residing within.
Generally attraction is varied, from physical, to intellectual, Rah are big on knowing 'love languages'.
Attraction and love doesn't always mean sexual, there are also plenty of Asexual and platonic companions in harems.
Gender/s;
Many gender expressions are found, feminine, masculine, nonbinary, genderfluid etc.
They can adjust thier sexual organs to fit how thier Gender expresses if they want. (see Physical attributes)
It is well known and widely ranged.