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{{Culture of Caphiria}}
{{Culture of Caphiria}}
In [[Caphiria]], an '''Estate''' ([[Caphiric Latin]]: ''praedium'') is a family consisting of individuals who shared the same family name and who claimed descent from a common ancestor. Similar to the [[Estates of Urcea]], the Estates of Caphiria have evolved into a complex system of kinship groupings, often overlapping and interconnecting. The concept of the Estate is traced back to the classical era where it played a key role in the social structure, forming the basis of the [[Stratification in Caphiria]]. In ancient Caphiria, belonging to an Estate was exclusively reserved for the Patricians as they were able to trace their lineage back to the most prominent men. Over time, an Estate became known to describe any major family, although it was still segregated by social class.
A '''Caphiric''' '''Estate''' ([[Caphiric Latin]]: '''''praedium''''') is a legal family unit consisting of individuals who share the same ''[[Quadranomial system#Surname (cognomina fluminis)|cognomina]]'' (family name) and claim descent from a common ancestor. Estates are complex networks of interrelated and often overlapping family units, and play a pivotal role in Caphirian society, forming the basis of its [[Stratification in Caphiria|stratification system]].


Unlike in Urcea however, an Estate in Caphiria is a legal concept with its own set of regulations and governance. Additionally, there are two subtypes of Estate with their own respective legal distinctions. The head of an Estate has many common names; patriarch/matriarch, ''paterfamilias,'' etc. but is legally recognized as ''potissimus'' (lit. "most fit").
Similar to the intricate kinship structures found in the [[Estates of Urcea]], Caphiric Estates evolved from the ancient Latin concept of ''gens'' and went through various transformations over time, reflecting shifts in societal norms, political landscapes, and cultural developments. The concept of the Estate is traced back to the classical era and constituted a critical component of the societal structure, providing the foundation for Caphiria's stratification. In its nascent form, only Patricians had the privilege to belong to an Estate, by virtue of their ability to trace their ancestry to prominent figures. As time progressed, the term 'Estate' began to denote any significant family group, still delineated along socio-economic lines.
 
Unlike its Urcean counterpart, a Caphiric Estate transcends being a mere social structure, serving also as a legal entity with its own defined rules and administration. Two distinct subtypes of Estate exist, each carrying their own specific legal implications. Although various monikers such as patriarch/matriarch, ''paterfamilias'', etc. are in common use, the official legal term for the head of an Estate is '''potissimus'',' literally translating to 'most fit.'"
==Overview==
==Overview==
The origin of Estates come from ancient Caphiria and the [[Latinic people]] who inhabited the region. Ancient Latinic naming conventions were based on what is called the ''Tria nomina,'' which utilized the ''praenomen, nomen'', and ''cognomen.'' The ''nomen'' was the ancient equivalent of a family name, or ''gens''. A ''gens'' was composed of people with the same ''nomen'' and over time this became the backbone of ancient Caphirian society.  
The origin of Estates come from ancient Caphiria and the [[Latinic people]] who inhabited the region. Ancient Latinic naming conventions were based on what is called the ''tria nomina,'' which utilized the ''praenomen, nomen'', and ''cognomen.'' The ''nomen'' was the ancient equivalent of a family name, or ''gens''. A ''gens'' was composed of people with the same ''nomen'' and over time this became the backbone of ancient Caphirian society.  


Between the 9th and 12th centuries, the ''Tria nomina'' system fell out of popularity due to the Great Civil War and subsequently, the importance of membership in a ''gens'' declined considerably. Certain ''gens'' were able to consolidate during this period and emerge as large, influential dynasties. These families, such as the [[Celi Dynasty]], the Rocchis, Avogli, the [[Odobricci Estate|Odobricci]], and the [[Amborchetto Estate|Amborchettos]], would dominate Caphirian politics over centuries, and are among the oldest Patrician Estates.
Between the 9th and 12th centuries, the ''Tria nomina'' system fell out of popularity due to the Great Civil War and subsequently, the importance of membership in a ''gens'' declined considerably. Certain ''gens'' were able to consolidate during this period and emerge as large, influential dynasties. These families, such as the [[Celi Dynasty]], the Rocchis, Avogli, the [[Odobricci Estate|Odobricci]], and the [[Amborchetto Estate|Amborchettos]], would dominate Caphirian politics over centuries, and are among the oldest Patrician Estates.
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