Sexuality attitudes

==Houm==
==Hyu Jifala==
==The Iron Desert==
===Vht'shjenjé===
In the Iron Desert state of Vht'shjenjé, homosexuality is highly frowned upon by the religious establishment as it cannot produce offspring, which is considered a sacrament. However, homosexual love is a popular theme in secular poetry and literature. One of the most famous novels written in the Shadowborn language, The Handmaiden , depicts a lesbian relationship between the Shjevtyrín and St.Essjentír . 
Celibacy is, contrary to many cultures, considered sinful. It is, however, not regarded as bad as blood-defilement crime such as bestiality, incest or interracial procreation, of which the former is the worst and considered a capital offence.
Some segments of Vht'shjenjé society, in particular the Azure Army, polyandry is practiced. A woman may wed several husbands, as most soldiers are not expected to survive long enough to be able to raise a child. The husbands share responsibility for any offspring and it is considered irrelevant which one of them is the real father. If all of them save for one die, he is considered the rightful father of all the offspring. Where polyandry is not practiced, strict monogamy is usually maintained. A marriage is not considered legal until an offspring has been born, whereupon parents assume a new "lineage" name, a name both of them share and is handed down to the offspring in the manner of a patronymic.
==The Land of the Golden Grass==
==The Land of the White Horses==
==Natum 'we==
==Raidhsénia==
Raidhsénia lacks a strictly conservative moral code when it comes to sexuality however it does observe a few rules, both at a religious and social level.
===Marital issues===
There are no Solastic doctrines or unwritten social rules which prohibit sex outside of marriage per sae. Polygamist marriages, with the consent of all parties are permitted and once married people are strongly encouraged not to engage in sexuality outside the boundaries of the marriage.
In Raidhsénia only a Solastic scribe is permitted to perform a wedding ceremony.
===Paedophilia===
Sex with children in any shape or form is not permitted in Raidhsénia and is punishable by death.
===Homosexuality and gender identity===
There are no gender antagonisms in Raidhsénia. Men and women are allowed to serve in equal capacities in government, religion, military, labour or academic affairs.
Nor are there are no stringent religious or social codes that prohibits homosexuality or non conformity of gender roles in Raidhsénia, in fact homosexuality, bisexuality and ambisexuality are viewed as having a certain utility, especially between male soldiers as it helps to maintain morale and to reduce animosity between the troops. On the eve before battle however, soldiers are encouraged not to have sexual encounters in order to preserve precious testosterone.
===Incest===
In Raidhsénia, incest is not viewed as right or wrong on a religious or legislative level, provided it is breaking no other laws however it can been seen as a social taboo.
===Bestiality===
Bestiality in all its forms is generally prohibited in Raidhsénia, however the type of animal in terms of its percieved nobility determines how bad the act is viewed as. Often it can depend on where the act happened. In more rural locations, far from the view of the Eaglais, lonely farmers may think nothing of penetrating their livestock. In other areas, the noble horse may even be percieved by some as a fair conquest. Dogs on the other hand, are reviled at a theological level and the penalty for being caught molesting or being voluntarilly penetrated by one is death by flagellation, crucifixition and bee stings.
The only exception to this law is that it is technically possible, under supervised conditions to legally have sex with a Ghrgii in Raidhsénia. However it is necessary to apply to the Eaglais in order to acquire a license. These licences however are only awarded to those of warrior stock or of a strong child bearing physique in the case of women, and are almost never awarded to foreigners.
==Syan==
==Vidstos==
Promiscuity is widely frowned upon within Vidstossi society and marriage must be kept until death, although polygamic marriages are normal. Bi- and Homosexuality used to be a tolerated group but mostly a non-issue until it became clear Za'ah was promoting this kind of behaviour it was instead seen as evil.
Women are respected and can hold some positions and moreover, female opinions aren't regarded lightly since they are considered to have something of a future-seeing and essential perspective. Abusing your woman is seen as unmanly and disgraceful in fact any man worth the air he is breathing will lay his life to protect the women and children. 
==Ween==
===Role of Women===
In Natum'we, women are allowed government roles although they tend to prefer to be matriarchs of their family.
===Homosexuality===
Natum'weans are tolerant of, but wholly confused by homosexuality.
==Yehar==
Yeharenes in general are patriarchal and have strong prejudices towards homosexuality, incest, bestiality and other forms of relationship considered abnormal or perverse. In eastern Elamian cities gender roles tend to be less defined as elsewhere; there are even cities such as Magaz Dul ruled by female princesses.
===Sofalss===
In state of Sofalss the society is mostly male-dominated, women only have some influence at home and in the priesthood. Priests and priestesses are in effect wed to the temple and their patron deities, and must consequently take strict wows of celibacy in mortal world. There are however specially trained slave temple prostitutes who're at disposal of Yeharene man in return for a sacrifice to the gods.  The act is a form of ritual service to fertility goddess Hareztesya, with the partners essentially re-enacting the consumption of love between her and Myuzk.
Sofalssian bloodlines are patrilinear and eldest male is considered head of the house. Women with exception of priestesses are expected to stay at home and only go outside in company of male partner or relative. Clothing for females is discreet, revealing garments worn by freeborne Yeharene women are prone to invite insults and attacks from males.
Males are allowed to have two wives but women only a single husband. In part because of religious emphasis on purity and pristinity, female virginity is valued in choosing of marriage partner. Non-virgins are often considered ruined for marriage with exception of wealthy widows. Marriages are as a rule arranged by parents and are important tool for estabalishing partnerships and contracts between houses. Marriage is thought to be a sacred pact binding people for life. Divorce is possible in theory but requires permission from priesthood, who are expected to in turn consult the gods, who'd very rarely give their blessing. Urban population is generally more strict in all of these matters than the Yeharene countryside.
Incest, homosexuality, bestiality, rape of a virgin, sex within inner sanctums of a temple, forced castration of a freeborn Yeharene, sex with a girl who hasn't had her first period and sex involving a priest or priestess are all illegal and punishable by Soullessness in accordance with Sofalssian laws of Thetur Öz, codified 238 ADH. Rape of a priestess is among the most severe crimes and punishable by death.
At war time, rape of female enemy population considered to be daemon-possessed is thought to absolve them from the evil influence of Daemons since times of Second Prophet Mannak who referred to this concept of pure, angelic seed of believers being stronger than Daemonic grip on woman's heart in his teachings.
==Za'ah==
Za'ahenes appear to be one of the most uninhibited people in the world in that almost no form of sexuality or intimacy seems to be too depraved or taboo to partake in. They are however, extremely competitive and seeking to dominate one another. They are intensely sexual, and sex is seen first and foremost as recreation within their culture. Affluent Za'ahenes and the Za'ahene middle class relax by engaging in sadistic or masochistic role-plays.
There are taboos against being filthy or engage in lewd sexual acts in public.
The Za'ahene Ya'zi often uses rape, specifically forced rape between its victims as a terror weapon against enemies that it decides to genocide.
===Za'ahene sexual literature===
The most famous literary work regarding sex is the Ay'uza Vayeda, or "The Art of Ecstacy". It is an illustrated graphic work on papyrus which is also existing in mural painting form, depicting sexual acts. Sex is considered as a form of magic activity, utilising three forms of spiritual energy, Va'yara (creative energy), Ma'yara (destructive energy) and So'yara (physical energy), intertwining them and uniting the eleven "open" chakra points.
The book consists of 66 chapters, outlining the sexual stimulation points, and points where pleasure can be derived from torture. The reason why is that Za'ahene torturers (torture is considered as a form of art, or at least as an aspect of the art of stimulating the human body) are allegedly those who have composed this contribution to human civilization.
The book is outlining stimulation by hands, oils, tongues, feathers, sharp objects and crushing, how to stimulate women, men, girls and boys, and also outlines sexual scenarios, like incest plays (the woman pretending to be the sister or the mother of the male, or the other way around), anilingus, the compression of testicles and bondage.
===Sex & Marriage===
The Za'ahenes can have strange marital arrangements. A "family" can consist of up to twelve adults who aren't interrelated, but united in a "communion". These people are all considered married with one another. If a female have two husbands, the two husbands are considered married to one another. The family unit is the basic economic unit in Za'ahene society.
Sex is considered acceptable outside of the polyamorous marriage structure, and is not a crime (though jealousy can exist). As sex is seen as recreational, often once every month there's a luxurious dinner of friends, which later on turns into an orgy with group sex sessions. However, there's a taboo on incest because it can cause hereditary diseases, and Za'aheen are obsessed by beauty and health.
===Gender relations===
Females are de-facto superior to males in the Za'aheen system, since there is very little way for males to determine who is their offspring. Property is also tied to family rather than individual, meaning that for each family relationship, there's a collective of oldest-generation-females at the top. The male generally moves in with the female as well in a marriage.
===Homo & Bisexuality===
Bisexuality is seen as the norm (even if there are individuals who exclusively are hetero- or homosexual), what is seen as somewhat weird (but not unacceptable) is whether an individual prefers ugly or fat or old people, or whether the individual has a fetish for filth (like scat) or bestiality. However, neither thing is illegal according to city statutes, even if people are encouraged to keep their fetishes to themselves (and brothels which provide for that).
Most polyamorous marriages are bisexual marriages.
===Sex slavery===
Joy slavery is a part of Za'aheen culture, and it is seen as socially acceptable. There is a competition in breeding slaves that are visually adapted to fulfill perverted sexual fantasies of Za'aheen merchants and wealthy socialites. Childish traits like big eyes, small mouths and noses, petite faces and hairless bodies are seen as attractive, while clients request things like bigger breasts. Therefore, breeders approach human neoteny, to create "human kittens" (Jun'zi), who also will be easily sexually aroused, will cry easily and feel emotional attachment to anyone treating them nice or abusing them. Submissiveness is also highly requested.
Jun'zi are not usual prostitutes, but also trained to behave in a polite, caring and friendly manner. They are seen as luxury slaves and are not only used for sexual satisfaction, but also as pets. Some Jun'zi are never used or abused sexually, but are rather adopted by elderly Za'aheen who want to have a permanent child who de-facto is a pet that never grows up, but is the perfect well-behaved child.
===The Palace of Love-making===
In a lush island in the city of Za'ah, you will find a large building surrounded by a high wall covered with bright green stones. Behind it, there's a maze-like palace which have four floors, arranged like a stepstone pyramid but uneven, with lots of pools and open areas. There, Jun'zi are growing up attended by eunuchs, and either delivered by slave breeders or bought by slave breeders and clients.
There, they spend their time learning to read, write, sing, play, and be pleasing, visually, sexually and socially, in all manners. They are taught that they exist for the pleasure of their owners. Those who get the lowest judgements are sent off to brothels in the remote corners of the Za'aheen Empire, or sent to those clients who wish to abuse, torture or kill sex slaves. Those who are successful however can become luxury prostitutes, be sold for fortunes to well-renowned clients, or be allowed to save menya to buy themselves free and enter civil service.
===Religion===
In the Za'aheen Empire, religious rituals performed by the Mûza'ni, are often employing sex. A few of the sacrificial rituals, where victims are tied to an altar and then slowly cut open by boiling hot knives, also involve anal and genital stimulation of the victim meanwhile, and of the priests/priestesses performing the ritual.
The Circle of Life ritual, which is performed once every year by newly appointed high-ranking Mû'zani, is considered the most powerful ritual, and employs two slave children who have been brought up from their infancy by these adepts. They are then, when they turn 15 years, brought into a room where they lie down in a bed of flowers and have sex with one another, while the adept pleasures them by the finger and tongue. Then, if the girl turns pregnant, during the birthing process, they are brought to another room where they both are drugged, and proceeded to be raped as the girl gives birth. Then, the baby - still connected to the mother by the umbilical cord, is slaughtered alive and devoured by all partakers. Than the slaves are tied down and slowly cut to pieces alive, being fed their own shivering body parts.
The reason for this cannibalistic ritual is that it symbolises the consumption of wisdom and how the cycle of life and death is broken, creating a magic window that allows the Múza'ni access to powers that are not allowed into the hands of human beings.
Such sacrifices are not with-taken in public, apart from in isolated villages deep inside the jungle or in the fringes of the Empire.
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