Glossary
Aging Terms
Piika/Piiku:
Something you would address a newborn baby and baby. Piika is for females, and Piiku is for males. In the Apaseon culture, the address of someone normally goes first before the name. They would stop being called these terms once they learn how to walk and talk.
For example, Piiku Iulian is trying to crawl around.
Kibba/Kibbu:
A term to describe an infant that can talk and walk-pretty much what we call toddlers. Kibba for females, and Kibbu for males. Normally around the age of 6 (depending on your social class), they're sent off to school to gain an education. They will still be addressed as these terms until they graduate.
For example, Kibbe Mirela is training to be a soldier.
Fadoya/Fadoyu:
The description of a young adult that recently graduated from school, but this term is mainly used for those who actually went to school and finished it. Fadoya is for females and Fadoyu for males. It's common with those whose nobles, merchants who could afford school, and distant royalty members. This symbolizes the breaching of adulthood.
For example, Fodoyu Iulian would make a great scholar.
Daaja/Daaju
The polar opposite of the Fadoya and Fadoyo term, and is given to commoners or the poor. Mainly earned by those who didn't get a decent education and have no noble or royal blood. They're the same age are their opposites, but are less...well, important within society. Daaja is for females, while Daaju is for males.
For example, Daaju Filip is trying to go to school.
Nyokka/Nyokku:
Given to young adults who finally made it to "mature" age. Typically around the age of 30-50, and a sign of respect. A common given to mostly everyone within the empire. Nyokka is for females, while Nyokku is for males.
For example, Nyokka Rica recently got arrested for breaking the law.
Khoyma/Khoymu
The elderly or those who can't work for the empire are addressed by this term, and it also means giving them respect. This is to those who can no longer serve the empire in any way and are now in retirement. Someone can be put in this rank if there's an issue they're facing to the point they can't serve the empire.
For example, we should give our respects to the Khyomas and Khyomus whenever we can.
Social Rankings
Iritir (Emperor)
The highest-ranking within the empire. The title is currently held by Iritir Leonidas.
Slami (Empress)
The royal consort of the Iritir and the assistant to the emperor if he requires help.
Kasopho
The concubine(s) of the Iritir. They can have the rank of Slami if the current one dies or loses the emperor's favor.
Rorgea/Rorgeu
Children of the Iritir and are born from the royal consort. Instead of going by the oldest, the heir of the throne is chosen by the council. Females can inherit the throne, but that's if the Iritir has no sons available. Rorgea for females, and Roregeu for males.
Garizha/Garizhu
Children of the Iritir, but born from the concubines. Unlike their half-siblings, they don't have a strong claim on the throne. However, they can still be the heir if there's no Rorgea or Rorgeu for the throne. Garizna for females, and Gariznu for males.
Mingtee
The council of the empire to keep the Iritir's power in check, and can be the regents if the Iritir and his royal children can't rule for some reason. It consists of 12 members, each with a variety of ages. The rank of Mingtee can be passed down to their offspring.
Patmuna/Patmunu
The noble class and distant royal members share this rank. Patmuna for females and Patmunu for males. Due to their rank, they can have high ranks within the court and even the army despite their lack of knowledge on it.
Horha/Horhu
The middle class, also known as the working class. Horha for females and Horhu for males. They're the main power to the empire's army and the main upholders on keeping the empire stocked with supplies.
Chyagheta/Chyagetu
The lower class, also known as slaves to the empire, but they're not treated poorly as you might think. They still get harassed due to their lesser wealth. Chyagheta for females and Chyaghetu for males.
Military Ranks
(from highest to lowest)
Dastadvi
The advisor of the army, and only one can have this rank.
Benaf
The second rank in the army and consists of two people. They step in if needed.
Bamsi
The third-ranking and has four people serving under the ranks. If the Benaf's aren't available, then two would step up to the plate.
Vatke
They're training to be Bamsis and holds about eight members within the rank, but only four can get a promotion. To get the Bamsi rank, they must fight each other, and the last four standing would be a Bamsi.
Emumo
The main leaders of a squad and can assign missions to the lower ranks. This rank has six members that specialize in different skills but can only be selected personally by the Dastadvi.
Sakza
The second-in-commands of a squad, and only one can have a rank. They step in if the squad leader is busy, sick, or injured. Handpicked by the squad leader themselves or by the bribed officials of noble families.
Rudho
Recruits that finally gain promotion within the ranks and can be in a squad. They're selected into a squad depending on their skills. They're given missions by their leader and second-in-command, and the main population of the army.
Maxius
This is where everyone would start, the lowest of rankings within the army. They endure harsh training, testing, assignments, and daily patrolling to see where their talents are. Many die either because of the brutal training or due to them being caught deserting.