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The notable exception to the traditional naming scheme is that of the [[Tria nomina movement|tria nomina system]], introduced in the middle of the 19th century during the Romantic period as a hearkening back to the naming conventions of Great Levantia. The tria nomina adopted the traditional naming system by transforming the surname into a cognomen and introducing the name of one's estate as a nomen. The system was widely adopted by optimate families and the heads of the Estates of Urcea, but saw relatively little penetration into middle or lower class Urcean families, and the system was ordered abolished by the 1890s. Many families retain their tria nomina names today, most especially the members of House de Weluta. During the early 20th century, many former freemen who became prosperous "new men" under the restoration adopted "false tria nominas" in order to appear higher class; these names became hereditary. Perhaps the best known individual with such a "false tria nomina" is James Cossus Reed, who served as Chancellor and Temporary President in the 2010s. | The notable exception to the traditional naming scheme is that of the [[Tria nomina movement|tria nomina system]], introduced in the middle of the 19th century during the Romantic period as a hearkening back to the naming conventions of Great Levantia. The tria nomina adopted the traditional naming system by transforming the surname into a cognomen and introducing the name of one's estate as a nomen. The system was widely adopted by optimate families and the heads of the Estates of Urcea, but saw relatively little penetration into middle or lower class Urcean families, and the system was ordered abolished by the 1890s. Many families retain their tria nomina names today, most especially the members of House de Weluta. During the early 20th century, many former freemen who became prosperous "new men" under the restoration adopted "false tria nominas" in order to appear higher class; these names became hereditary. Perhaps the best known individual with such a "false tria nomina" is James Cossus Reed, who served as Chancellor and Temporary President in the 2010s. | ||
==Institutions and groupings== | |||
===Family Structure=== | |||
The family in Urcea is usually group consisting of a married pair of a woman and a man (adults) and their children (one or more). These so-called "Nuclear families" typically center on the married couple; the nuclear family may have any number of children. The familial definition in Urcea includes blood children, adopted children and step-children in certain circumstances; for tax purposes, the reason for the annulment of the previous marriage or if it was a separation via death is considered. The family structure of a married couple and their children were present since the 6th century, influenced by church and Royal governments. Outside of the nuclear families exist bonds with extended family, including those within the Estate system. Family is considered the fundamental cornerstone and "basic unit" of society. Extended families consisting of multiple nuclear family units often feel close bond in Urcea especially within the context of their shared [[Estates of Urcea|estate]]. Emergent {{wp|Housing_in_Urcea#Exurban|exurban housing attitudes}} have led to extended families increasingly living in close proximity, increasing the importance of these bonds in the 21st century. | |||
In the Ionian Plateau, a similar but separate loose clan structure is in use. While Highlanders live as nuclear families, it is often in close proximity to others, and typically first and second cousins are raised together. These smaller clan units retain loyalty to their kinsmen even outside of the direct mini-clan unit, and even in the 21st century a single, distantly-related clan can make up a plurality of dioceses within the Highlands. Accordingly, consanguinity laws (within four degrees) are strictly enforced. Highland clans are known to form local sports teams and leagues with other clans, and though ancient rivalries have mostly subsided, sometimes these matches can result in violence by hooliganism. | |||
===Estates=== | |||
{{main|Estates of Urcea}} | |||
==Social class and distinctions== | Urcean families with a lineage in the country typically older than fifty years are part of the Estates of Urcea, a system of kinship ties descending, supposedly, from the period of Great Levantia. These Estates are descended from 25 Latinic families and their wards from Urceopolis and its hinterlands as well as 25 Gaelic families integrated during the Great Levantine period. In antiquity, this served a function similar to the Caphirian tribal system, where groups of individuals were divided for voting purposes. From the 50 estates is derived the Medieval landed gentry class of Urcea, and each estate has a so-called "great house" at its head, with the head of household holding the title of "Guardian (Lebhan: Custóir) of the Estate". Legal estate distinctions were largely abolished by the 18th century, but to this day one's Estate is an important source of identity. The Estates compete in many respects including most prominently in [[Damselalia]]. | ||
===Social class and distinctions=== | |||
{{main|Social class in Urcea}} | {{main|Social class in Urcea}} | ||
Urcea is a relatively class-mobile country without rigid social distinction, though the most common observation is that there are three "soft" classes; a lower or working class, a middle class, and an upper class. Historically, Urcea employed a distinct class system based on property requirements, inheritance, and heredity, and, during the high medieval period, serfdom. Much of the social structure was disrupted during the Saint's War and Great Confessional War, leading to a weakening of the class system and end of serfdom following the latter conflict. Formal class distinctions remained on the books until the end of the [[Red Interregnum]], when they were functionally abolished by King [[Patrick III of Urcea|Patrick III]] during the restoration. Urcea largely abolished its system of {{wp|peerage}}, although it still exists in the form of non-inheritable life peerages and courtesy titles. | Urcea is a relatively class-mobile country without rigid social distinction, though the most common observation is that there are three "soft" classes; a lower or working class, a middle class, and an upper class. Historically, Urcea employed a distinct class system based on property requirements, inheritance, and heredity, and, during the high medieval period, serfdom. Much of the social structure was disrupted during the Saint's War and Great Confessional War, leading to a weakening of the class system and end of serfdom following the latter conflict. Formal class distinctions remained on the books until the end of the [[Red Interregnum]], when they were functionally abolished by King [[Patrick III of Urcea|Patrick III]] during the restoration. Urcea largely abolished its system of {{wp|peerage}}, although it still exists in the form of non-inheritable life peerages and courtesy titles. | ||
===Peerage=== | ====Peerage==== | ||
Despite being a relatively egalitarian society, Urcea does maintain an extensive system of {{wp|Life peer|life peerage}}, non-inheritable titles granted by the [[Apostolic King of Urcea]]. Titles are typically granted as a recognition of merit, both in public service or extraordinary work as a private individual. Many titles are granted to prominent members of [[House de Weluta]] who serve in official government functions, and the ''Custóirs'' of the [[Estates of Urcea]] are almost always granted a life peerage upon their ascension to that role. A life peerage usually conveys a sense of social importance and carries with it some minor privileges, such as the right to be announced at public events like theatrical showings. In formal ceremonies, a life peer has the right to enter any procession in the highest place of honor and may be seated at the most honorable position unless the King himself or a Bishop is in attendance, in which case the peer has second position or lower as the need presents. | Despite being a relatively egalitarian society, Urcea does maintain an extensive system of {{wp|Life peer|life peerage}}, non-inheritable titles granted by the [[Apostolic King of Urcea]]. Titles are typically granted as a recognition of merit, both in public service or extraordinary work as a private individual. Many titles are granted to prominent members of [[House de Weluta]] who serve in official government functions, and the ''Custóirs'' of the [[Estates of Urcea]] are almost always granted a life peerage upon their ascension to that role. A life peerage usually conveys a sense of social importance and carries with it some minor privileges, such as the right to be announced at public events like theatrical showings. In formal ceremonies, a life peer has the right to enter any procession in the highest place of honor and may be seated at the most honorable position unless the King himself or a Bishop is in attendance, in which case the peer has second position or lower as the need presents. | ||
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Records on peerages are retained by the [[Apostolic_King_of_Urcea#Household_Office_for_Grants_of_Title|Household Office for Grants of Title]]. | Records on peerages are retained by the [[Apostolic_King_of_Urcea#Household_Office_for_Grants_of_Title|Household Office for Grants of Title]]. | ||
==Structure of daily life== | ==Structure of daily life== | ||
===Work week=== | ===Work week=== | ||
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The Feast Day of [[Gaius Julius Cicurinus|Saint Julius of the Caeline]] on 24 July and is an important holiday celebrating national themes, though in recent decades the King's Birthday has supplanted it as the main "patriotic" holiday, and instead it has taken on a greater religious significance. | The Feast Day of [[Gaius Julius Cicurinus|Saint Julius of the Caeline]] on 24 July and is an important holiday celebrating national themes, though in recent decades the King's Birthday has supplanted it as the main "patriotic" holiday, and instead it has taken on a greater religious significance. | ||
==Education== | |||
{{main|Education in Urcea}} | |||
Education in Urcea is conducted according to the principles of the Catholic faith as well as classical education. The stated goal of Urcean education according to the Collegium Scientificum is to mold students into more complete people and able citizen-subjects" by "freeing (them) from their basest desires and creating them as individuals capable of self-rule in the most direct sense" and to create a population "free to pursue the intellectual and religious pursuits of their longing in addition to being capable in their duties to state in life" as well as a people "capable of self-governance by means of self-rule". Urcea uses a K-12 system divided into two portions which focus on the seven liberal arts. | |||
===First Sextet=== | |||
The "First Sextet", a period of education which can be roughly equated with "primary education" in other countries, is the first six grade levels (and kindergarten), focused primarily on teaching the trivium. The First Sextet includes the years K-6. | |||
===Second Education=== | |||
The "Second Sextet", a period of education which can be roughly equated with "secondary education" in other countries, is the second six grade levels, focused primarily on teaching the quadrivium. The Second Sextet includes the years 7-12. | |||
===Higher Education=== | |||
==Cuisine== | ==Cuisine== | ||
===Food=== | ===Food=== | ||