Customs of Seyam

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Introduction

The people of Seyam have certain customs that should be respected and followed while in the city, some have been known to be harassed on the streets after they have not bowed correctly. Here, you will learn some of the customs in our kingdom.

 

Court and Religious Customs

Royal customs are very important, when meeting with the Suldaan, Sayin-Alufa, or another person of high importance.

 

1. Before speaking with the Suldaan or the Sayin-Alufa, you should greet him with Murhara, and Lra, depending if he is the Suldaan or Sayin-Alufa. Then, you must bow a graceful bow, at least so that you see ½ of your feet. If it a curtsy, then you must dip your head at least so you can see your torso, legs, and feet.

   1. This is exempt from people of Royal descent, unless they are a cousin or not closely related to the Suldaan’s family.

2. When greeting a Noble, state them by their title, then followed by their first name and last name, then followed where they are from.

   1. For example, one would say “Greetings, Grand Lady Zuwena Maridhia ag Sulyné of Seyam.”

   2. No one, but the Suldaan and his direct lineage is exempt from this. Although, it is considered rude for a Suldaan to not address their peerage by their full title.

3. When greeting a Sayin-Alufa, it is considered uncouth to greet them by their birth name, rather, you should greet them by their title, followed by chosen name.

   1. For example, no one would say “Greetings, Sayin-Alufa Jumaane, good day.” But, one would rather say, “Greetings, Sayin-Alufa Abdu, good day.”

4. When greeting the Suldaanad (Queen-Consort) of Seyam, you would bow or curtsy before them, same as if you are greeting a Sayin-Alufa and a Suldaan, before speaking to them, then stating them by their title, (Suldaanad of Seyam), then by their name, place of birth, and finally, relation to the king. (In this situation, you would say “Wife to the Suldaan”.

   1. For example, one would say “Greetings, Suldaanad of Seyam, Julisha of Mjabku, wife to the Suldaan.”

   2. When greeting the Ina Amir(ad), Amir(ad), Ras(ad), or a Rasadi, you would do the same, except changing the name, place of birth, and wife/husband of (if any.)

Common Customs

Common Customs are not as significant or important as Court and Religious Customs, in fact there is little to none.

1. When greeting a mother or father of any family, you should kneel before them before speaking.

2. When greeting a family member, you should hug them, unless they are one of the following.

   1. In exile.

   2. A criminal.

   3. A disgraced member of the family.