Family comes first.
To Traditionalists, “Family comes first.“ is more than a motto: it’s a lifestyle. Family, whether blood or found, forms the foundation of the Traditionalist world.
Traditionalists organize themselves into Families in which members fill one of two roles: Parents and Children. Parents are often, although not always, romantic partners. Amongst the faithful, the patriarchs, matriarchs and hierarchs of a Family are referred to as Father So-and-So, or Mother So-and-So. (Note: Gender is not a reliable predictor of which title the heads of a Family may use, which can be confusing for non-believers.)
Children are typically the blood offspring of the Parents, but adoptees are common, and held in equal regard. Only one of these children is considered the Scion, the heir to the Family.
All are bound by rigid hierarchy, duty to the family, and shared values. The specific values vary from Family to Family, but one principle is true amongst all Traditionalist Families: Children obey their Parents.
Family Game Night - a regular occurrence in which the Family bonds, and Parents may assess the skill and wit of their Children
Family Dinner - a solemn occasion in which a meal is partaken, and important announcements that affect the Family Business are shared
Weddings - a joyous union of two Families which can result in the creation of another, weddings are the most important Traditionalist ritual
Funerals - a deeply private affair, Traditionalist mourning consists of several months of rituals following a funeral
In addition to the core Traditions common to all practitioners of the faith, each Family has its own, highly personal Traditions passed down from generation to generation. These Family-specific Traditions can be as small as a specific phrase when greeting one another, or as elaborate as multi-day celebratory feasts or mourning periods.
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