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The '''Estates of Urcea''' are a system of kinship groups among the people of [[Urcea]]. Estates give a sense of shared identity and descent to members, and although in modern times they are not legally regulated or have a function in governance, they once served an important role in social organization in Urcea. The heads of Estates are referred to as "''Custóirs''", and their direct familial house is referred to as the "''Great House''" of the Estate. ''Custóirs'' are among the few in [[Urcea]] who are almost always given a [[Peerage | The '''Estates of Urcea''' are a system of kinship groups among the people of [[Urcea]]. Estates give a sense of shared identity and descent to members, and although in modern times they are not legally regulated or have a function in governance, they once served an important role in social organization in Urcea. The heads of Estates are referred to as "''Custóirs''", and their direct familial house is referred to as the "''Great House''" of the Estate. ''Custóirs'' are among the few in [[Urcea]] who are almost always given a [[Peerage of Urcea|life peerage title]]. | ||
It is a common misconception that every person who bears an Estate's name is a lineal descendant of the Custóirs or founders of the Estate. Many members of an Estate, although not related to the Custóir or Great House, took their Custóir's surname as their own to either show solidarity, or to obtain basic protection or for much needed sustenance. Most of the followers of the Estate were [[Social_class_in_Urcea#Serf| | It is a common misconception that every person who bears an Estate's name is a lineal descendant of the Custóirs or founders of the Estate. Many members of an Estate, although not related to the Custóir or Great House, took their Custóir's surname as their own to either show solidarity, or to obtain basic protection or for much needed sustenance. Most of the followers of the Estate were [[Social_class_in_Urcea#Serf| | ||