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Non-Binary Titles, Honorifics, and Terms
[Author's Note: I am very tired as I am writing this; sorry for typos and also admins if this is in the wrong spot feel free to move it.]
So, non-binary as a gender is new to Lusternia (not even two years old yet), and we don't really have honorifics for us IC. Certainly, we have titles of various types, ranging from Glomdoring's Shadow Warden to Hallifax's Comrade to even Friend, but what about things like Mister and Miss, or Lord and Lady? This is just a small collection of neutral-org titles one could theoretically use in Lusternia, for all people, God or Mortal. Please feel free to make up your own or search for more, since that's what we've done IRL this entire time; there is no shame in doing such a thing.
Another note: gendered honorifics (such as king, lady, etc) CAN be gender neutral if the individual in question is, in fact, gender neutral to one degree or another. Not everyone is comfortable using gendered pronouns or honorifics, so ask first when possible. Historically, English defaults to traditional male and masculine titles, though again not everyone is alright with that.
This is also NOT prescriptive. It is ONLY descriptive from personal research, and not meant to be taken as either a catchall OR exhaustive list.
Mr/Ms/Mrs
- Mx. - extended form is mixter, muxter, mixer, or muxer. You could theoretically put any vowel in place of the first i/u.
- Misc. - pronounced as 'misc' - inspired by the Latin word miscellus or 'mixed'.
- Mre. - pronounced as 'mystery' or 'mistre', extended form can be mistre, mystre, or another similar spelling.
- Myr. - pronounced as 'mer' or 'mir' - may be extended as myren, which is also its plural.
- Msr. and Mzr. - pronounced as 'misser' and 'mizzer' respectively. Note; 'misser' can sometimes be an accented form of 'mister'.
Sir/Madam
- Mirdam - mix of 'sir' and 'madam' but sounds closer to 'madam'.
- Mistdam - mix of 'mister' and 'madam'.
- Sir'ram - mix of 'sir' and 'ma'am'.
- Laddam - mix of 'lad' and 'madam'.
Lord/Lady
- Laird - pronounced like 'lay-rd'; originates from Scotland and historically used for people of all genders.
- Layde - pronounced like 'laid'. Generally sounds quite closer to 'lady' and may be taken as more feminine.
- Potentate - a term for someone in power; more likely used for someone who is actually in power such as a CL, GL, family head, etc but up to the people in the game.
- Monarch, Ruler, Sovereign - all gender-neutral terms for king and queen.
- Caln - a monarch word based on the Q/K sound of queen and king.
- Prin, prinxe, princet, princette, princev, princen, princus - neutral terms based on the prince/ss ending.
- Heir - gender-neutral term for someone who will inherit something (not necessarily monarchy but is best suited here).
- Your Highness, Your Majesty - gender-neutral terms to refer to heirs and monarchs respectively.
Miscellaneous
These ones do not strictly fall into one category.
- Ser - generally neutral term for sir/ma'am, but generally slides towards Celest due to their historical use of 'Sir'.
- Tiz - short for 'citizen'.
- Honorable - a term for someone the speaker finds honorable.
Esei
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Li-Varili's Release (Truncated)
I heavily gutted the log of Li-Varili's release - No chatter or
such that isn't directly to or a response from NPCs, as best as I could
manage. Likely missed bits or accidentally pruned a line here or there,
but, it should let people that weren't around have the chance to
appreciate the writing and the story. (Also it's just nice to be able to
read it leisurely and soak it in!) Willing to do another, fuller
version later in the week, but other people should feel very free to do so. It would be great to see all the RP that happened!
If anyone has important pieces that I missed or didn't include for some reason, please message me either here or on Discord, and I will glady fix it ASAP!
Avaris
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Re: Lack of Raves VI: Rave Today, Tweet Tomorrow
Raves for Magnagora (especially @Sapphira, @Uzriel, @Shango, @Kailanna, @Vexacion) for the opening ceremonies to the Bloodfaire, and for dealing with a gaggle of rowdy Gaudiguchians. I hope we weren't too overwhelming for you all. I'm really excited for the upcoming events, and it is really clear that you all put a lot of work and thought into this. It's incredible, and I'm happy to be able to participate!
Raves for Gaudiguch (especially @Eritheyl, @Rekath, @Kihr, @Yire) for "being on our best behavior", which apparently includes trying to purchase Shango! It was so much fun just being part of that gaggle, and partaking in all of the various goodies. It felt so Gaudi with us just buying souvenirs and trying everything out, heh!
Oh! And for all of the neat things for sale! The candy and parasol especially are super cool! Raves for the admins involved for coding them!
Raves for Gaudiguch (especially @Eritheyl, @Rekath, @Kihr, @Yire) for "being on our best behavior", which apparently includes trying to purchase Shango! It was so much fun just being part of that gaggle, and partaking in all of the various goodies. It felt so Gaudi with us just buying souvenirs and trying everything out, heh!
Oh! And for all of the neat things for sale! The candy and parasol especially are super cool! Raves for the admins involved for coding them!
Chundae
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Stormcrow L'Eternae Wedding
Shedding his cloak as he walks to stand beside his betrothed, Synl of the Stormcrow Tribe says, "Dark tidings, all. Welcome to our wedding ritual, as Xiran L'Eternae binds herself to Synl and the Stormcrow Tribe."
Stormcrow L'Eternae Wedding (please use Mozilla Firefox if Chrome doesn't load)The ceremony starts with Synl's words, so can jump to it with a Ctrl+F search.
The Fae drop in to feast even earlier. Also guest-featuring a young, brightly coloured caracal.
Xiran
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Re: Avaris Doodles!
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT MY ART - These are private commissions I paid for! Avaris in all his gigantic golden glory, featuring @Lantra statues (I did not choose the pose with the lap I swear don't zap me ;-; ) and Her order item, the ampoule, and Her prayer beads!
Avaris
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Re: Gurashi Draws: An Autobiography
A very good friend working very hard to practice reading and writing. (Aschwar, writing their first ever letters in common to Gurashi and Shulamit)
Duethielle showing Gurashi the beautiful albeit mysterious presence of Seralem within Serenwilde. (From this log)
Most favoritest Xenthos and Ilistala.
Duethielle showing Gurashi the beautiful albeit mysterious presence of Seralem within Serenwilde. (From this log)
Most favoritest Xenthos and Ilistala.
Gurashi
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Re: Lack of Raves VI: Rave Today, Tweet Tomorrow
>--------------------------[ Changelog Entry #2469 ]--------------------------<
Entered by: The Oneiroi, Administrators of Fate Date: 2021-05-26 03:11:00
o Go ahead, push the Haupdin, see what happens. Don't say we didn't warn
you.
>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------<
Not going to lie, I rushed to see what would happen. Wasn't disappointed.
Uzriel
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Re: Lack of Raves VI: Rave Today, Tweet Tomorrow
+1 on raving to the admins/ephs for the events tonight. They really went the extra mile with descriptions and left us with a lot to think about. Firica, Nifilhema (I've never been so terrified about a woman looking at me), Jemriaee, and Mebyra were super fun to watch.
Also raving on @Kailanna for keeping everybody together and an excellent negotiation, @Sapphira for sass, @Uzriel for helping me out (I really need to get the teleport skill), and @Akyaevin for the side bit with Danalnys (very briefly) becoming an undead for the first time--sorry it didn't stick, blame the ghosts.
Danalnys
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Whispering Doubt
Cheliyi comes to ask Avaris a question, and they speak of @Lantra (Predictable, I know), @Nocht and kindness!
Avaris
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Re: Lack of Raves VI: Rave Today, Tweet Tomorrow
Along the same line as Qillilitli, I just wanted to put a rave on the forums (not just on discord) about the incredible effort the admin put in running not one, not two, but three concurrent RP events!
I know there haven't been many events in Hallifax and Gaudiguch lately, so the attention is very much appreciated.
Sulwh
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