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'''Ruulran''' is a historic kingdom on the world of [[Mundus]], traditionally associated with '''[[Elvenkind]]''' and the '''[[Ruulden]]''' language. The realm’s name derives from Ruulden—''Ruul'' (“god”) + ''ran'' (“home”)—and is often rendered in Common as “'''God’s Home'''.” In Common, residents are called '''Ruulrani'''; in Ruulden, '''Ruul’yun''' (“God’s Children”) refers specifically to [[Elvenkind]].{{Infobox nation|name=The Radiant Kingdom of Ruulran|flag=Ruulran_Flag.png|flagsize=260px|flag_alt=Flag of Ruulran|flag_caption=The flag of the Kingdom of Ruulran|coa=Ruulran_CoA.png|coasize=220px|coa_alt=Ruulran Coat of Arms|coa_caption=The coat of arms of Ruulran.|nation_type=Kingdom|government=Absolute Monarchy|anthem=Rise, Children of God|motto=Ruulden: Nai Ruul’sha, Tharun keth ai druin. | '''Ruulran''' is a historic kingdom on the world of [[Mundus]], traditionally associated with '''[[Elvenkind]]''' and the '''[[Ruulden]]''' language. The realm’s name derives from Ruulden—''Ruul'' (“god”) + ''ran'' (“home”)—and is often rendered in Common as “'''God’s Home'''.” In Common, residents are called '''Ruulrani'''; in Ruulden, '''Ruul’yun''' (“God’s Children”) refers specifically to [[Elvenkind]].{{Infobox nation|name=The Radiant Kingdom of Ruulran|flag=Ruulran_Flag.png|flagsize=260px|flag_alt=Flag of Ruulran|flag_caption=The flag of the Kingdom of Ruulran|coa=Ruulran_CoA.png|coasize=220px|coa_alt=Ruulran Coat of Arms|coa_caption=The coat of arms of Ruulran.|nation_type=Kingdom|government=Absolute Monarchy|anthem=Rise, Children of God|motto=Ruulden: Nai Ruul’sha, Tharun keth ai druin. | ||
Directian:By the Sacred Mother, we claim and guard the land.|currency=Royal Gref|language1=Ruulden|language2=Directian|hos=King Haldraks II|hog=High Minister Parriax|population=~20 million|capital=Ruulran City|city1=Caleria|city2=Yal'duun|city3=Ral'khan}} | Directian:By the Sacred Mother, we claim and guard the land.|currency=Royal Gref|language1=Ruulden|language2=Common Directian|hos=King Haldraks II|hog=High Minister Parriax|population=~20 million|capital=Ruulran City|city1=Caleria|city2=Yal'duun|city3=Ral'khan}} | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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=== Rank suffixes and social order === | === Rank suffixes and social order === | ||
Ruulran society employs a well-known '''suffix-based caste notation''' appended to personal names. Children customarily inherit the '''lower''' of their parents’ ranks, reinforcing a conservative social fabric centered on lineage and duty to the crown. | Ruulran society employs a well-known '''[[Ruulran Social Hierarchy|suffix-based caste notation]]''' appended to personal names. Children customarily inherit the '''lower''' of their parents’ ranks, reinforcing a conservative social fabric centered on lineage and duty to the crown. | ||
==== Renunciation status: ''Na’vortha'' / ''Na’vorthæ'' ==== | ==== Renunciation status: ''Na’vortha'' / ''Na’vorthæ'' ==== | ||
Individuals who '''reject any suffix entirely'''—renouncing place within the caste order—are termed '''[[Na’vortha]]''' (sing.) / '''Na’vorthæ''' (pl.), literally “of no tribe.” This act functions as a form of '''civil self-exile''': Na’vorthæ '''forfeit formal rights''' accorded to Ruulrani citizens and are treated as '''unaligned''' in law and custom. | Individuals who '''reject any suffix entirely'''—renouncing place within the caste order—are termed '''[[Ruulran Social Hierarchy#1.3_Renunciation_&_outcast_status_(Na’vortha_/_Na’vorthæ)|Na’vortha]]''' (sing.) / '''Na’vorthæ''' (pl.), literally “of no tribe.” This act functions as a form of '''civil self-exile''': Na’vorthæ '''forfeit formal rights''' accorded to Ruulrani citizens and are treated as '''unaligned''' in law and custom. | ||
=== Religion === | === Religion === | ||