Serphelorian first names are quite different from those of their neighbouring tribes, and as such are quite easy to spot. Feminine names are typically long, and somewhat sharp sounding, beginning with letters such as K, Q, X and Ch. Names for men are much shorter and much rounder sounding, starting with letters like B, G, M and A.

Traditional last names of this tribe indicated who the head of the person’s family was by incorporating part of their name. This could refer to their mother, their grandmother, or in the case of some older families (and in current times, most families), a famous ancestor. For centuries now, many Serphelorians have had Avennorian blood, so it is also common for Serphelorian families from Manthria to have a last name which comes from that tribe, or is a mixture of the two naming systems.

The Serphelorians have their own versions of the Tharian Mister, Missus, Miss and Master, and a respectful ‘Sir’ equivalent, as well as titles which are given to esteemed members of the community. These are all commonly used in areas where Serphelorians predominate. While these are not the only titles used there, you can even hear women being addressed as 'Va-kai' in New-Santhala.

First Names. First names of Serphelorians are composed as follows:

Female Names. First names for Serphelorian women usually have four or three syllables; only rarely will they have fewer than this. Some examples of common, less common and rare beginnings and endings are provided below. Some conventional middle syllables are also provided, before a list of some whole first names.

Male Names. First names for Serphelorian men are short, usually of one or two syllables; rarely three. In ancient times ‘-ley’ was the only ending for male names, and it and its newer version ‘-lay’ are still very common. The ‘-ley’ ending now carries a somewhat diminutive or endearing connotation which the ‘-lay’ spelling avoids; however, many women will append the ‘-ley’ suffix to their man’s name, regardless of whether it usually carries it or not, as an endearment (e.g. ‘Amin’ becomes ‘Amley’).

During the patriarchal years the variety of men’s names increased greatly. Although there still are not as many different options for naming male children in the Serphelorian style as there are for female children, there are certainly more than there once were.

Examples of common, less common and rare beginnings and endings, also split by how traditional they are, are provided below. Some conventional middle syllables are also provided, before a list of some whole first names.

Non-gendered Names. Cj- is a rare non-gendered beginning, sometimes written Cij-. It is believed to have originated in the group of Serphelorians who became part of the Caltharians. Cj is pronounced like “zh”; Cij is pronounced quite differently, with a soft ‘c’.

Last Names. Serphelorian last names are constructed of two parts. The first part (the ‘prefix’) is most commonly the name of a female ancestor, but it can sometimes be a male name, or an Avennorian title. Whether a name or a title, they usually refer to a long-dead ancestor, and as such are family names which have been with the family for many generations. However, they can also refer to a recent ancestor such as a parent or grandparent, epecially when that person is particularly well respected where they are from. These first halves are often abbreviated, sometimes rather haphazardly!

The second half of a Serphelorian last name is generally one of the normal Serphelorian suffixes; a list of these is provided below. All these suffixes have meanings, indicating the relationship between the person who originally took the name to the person whose name is used in the prefix. The area where the person who originally took the name came from can also often be discerned from the suffix of a last name.

The two halves are usually just run together into one word, but older names often have the traditional hyphen to join the parts.

Last Names	Details (ordered alphabetically)
Beginnings (by commonality, area)	Common, all: Any Serphelorian female name, almost always abbreviated. Rare, all (although more likely south of New-Santhala): Any Serphelorian male name, usually abbreviated. Common, Manthria: Any Avennorian name, often abbreviated. Less common, Manthria: Any Avennorian Friering title, often abbreviated.
Endings (by area of origin	It must be noted that meanings given here were relevant to the person who took or was given the name: they do not necessarily carry that meaning now. Gender splits refer to the person who was originally given the name, not necessarily the person who now bears it. Meaning ‘female/male belonging to’. Used for female servants or invalids, or any male:   jervarn (f)/jerfarn (m) Enthronia, e.g. Elsreth j’van (f)/j’fan (m) Western Sanguia, e.g. Brinsley, Vezash jivarn (f)/jifarn (m) North-central and northeast Sanguia, e.g. Hog, Xythrian Ridge juvarn (f)/jufarn (m) South-central and southeast Sanguia, e.g. Elverground, New-Santhala jouvan (f) / jouvfan (m) Manthria Meaning ‘sister’. Could be used by both blood sisters and close friends. beinxau south-central and southeast Sanguia, Manthria, e.g. Elverground, New-Santhala, Chrondra. benxau Enthronia, e.g. Elsreth binxau North-central and northeast Sanguia, e.g. Hog, Xythrian Ridge bxau Western Sanguia, e.g. Brinsley, Vezash Meaning ‘daughter’. Could be used by both blood daughters and those who have learnt from the person. jeinar South-central and southeast Sanguia, Manthria, e.g. Elverground, New-Santhala, Chrondra jenar Enthronia, e.g. Elsretn jinar North-central and northeast Sanguia, e.g. Hog, Xythrian Ridge jnar Western Sanguia, e.g. Brinsley, Vezash Meaning ‘weakling of’. A very old suffix, this was usually applied to males, or those who were under the protection of someone. Names with this suffix usually use the hyphen to join it to the prefix. jouja, juja, jija, jja Most often from northern and central Sanguia, southern Enthronia Meaning ‘non-blood related sister, daughter or close friend’. Particularly through being kha-mates in the Army. khabeinxau South-central and southeast Sanguia, Manthria, e.g. Elverground, New-Santhala, Chrondra khabnxau Enthronia, e.g. Elsreth khabinxau North-central and northeast Sanguia, e.g. Hog, Xythrian Ridge khabxau Western Sanguia, e.g. Brinsley, Vezash khajeinar South-central and southeast Sanguia, Manthria, e.g. Elverground, New-Santhala, Chrondra khajenar Enthronia, e.g. Elsreth khajinar North-central and northeast Sanguia, e.g. Hog, Xythrian Ridge kjnar Western Sanguia, e.g. Brinsley, Vezash khaxau South-central and southeast Sanguia, Manthria, e.g. Elverground, New-Santhala, Chrondra khxau Western Sanguia, e.g. Brinsley, Vezash These Avennorian suffixes are found in people who were originally from Chrondra or other southern areas. -skamm, -skomm, -skann, -skjann, -skun, -skjun Manthria
Examples	Readers, please note that, like the first names, this is by no means meant to be an exhaustive list of family names. If your name is not on this list, it is no slight to your family! Bruglejouvan Chyjenar, Chykhxau, Chykjnar, Chyrukhabinxau, Cijeivarn, Cijervarn Elinka-khajinar, Elszajuvarn Jiri-jervarn Fjorekjouvan Gaiarbinxau, Gerrhildkhaxau Jepprekjouvan, Jigekhabeinxau, Jiliskjunn Kelophjenar, Kle-jija Lycetbeinxau Nolejeinar Reikhajnar, Rejilivarn, Rutlejinar Sala-bxau Veirekskan, Vej’van, Vezijouvan, Vezime-jouja Xarikajivarn, Xarjnar, Xyleaskamm, Xylibenxau

Titles. While the Serphelorians now speak Tharian, they have retained a number of words from the old Sophronian tongue in their daily speech. These words nearly all relate to concepts which are different in Serphelorian society to the way things are in Santharia generally. Perhaps it is no surprise then, that titles, particularly gender-based titles, are one of these sets of words.

Earned titles, also known as honorifics, are a similarly a legacy of the old language. Serphelorians may become Gravens, Duchesses and so on just as in other tibes, but there are some titles which are exclusive to this tribe. ‘Kaiarxur’ is a particular example of a title which has stuck because it is difficult to translate.

There is a strong emphasis on using the appropriate title for each person in Serphelorian culture, which may seem strange in such a relaxed, carefree society as that of Serphelorians. However it must be remembered that the Serphelorian culture is also a culture of warriors, particularly in the past. Because of this it became important to be able to give the proper respect to members of this tribe, especially the women, thereby hopefully avoiding them wishing to attack you. The system of titles described here has arisen over thousands of years to enable the proper respect to be given to the strongest people, while also enabling, in the spirit of katmoh, respect to be given by any member of the tribe to the smallest, least powerful member.

The title ‘Va’ is usually appended to a woman's first name (as opposed to the last name as in Tharian). Va is never used by itself: calling a woman ‘Va’ without her name sounds childish or uneducated – beggars and poor children use it. ‘Va-kai’ is more appropriate when the woman's name is not known.

Serphelorian women tend to prefer the traditional title ‘Va’, or ‘Va-kai’ to the Tharian equivalent ‘Missus’. The title Va-kai has even become somewhat well-known across the continent, with many women from other tribes, particularly those with a martial bent, using it instead of ‘Missus’ or ‘Miss’.

The traditional children’s titles (Vaje and Vaser) are still used for Serphelorians who are under the age of majority (around fourteen years of age in this tribe). Also however, men of this tribe who are unmarried must continue to use the child’s title, Vaser, in the traditional form. This has led to a marked preference for the Tharian ‘Mister’ to the traditional title for unmarried men of age; the two titles are now used interchangably. When ‘Mister’ is used, it is used with the first name, and the suffix indicating respect, ‘-kai’, is appended to it when necessary, just like with the traditional titles.

Below are some examples of the proper use of Serphelorian gender titles.

Addressee	General Titles
A woman	Name unknown, respectful (normal form) Good morning, Va-kai, how may I assist you? Name known, title only (normal form) Good morning, Lyzenia-va, I hope the blade I sold you is still keen. Name known, respectful Oh, Lyzenia-kai! I hope the blade I sold you has not broken!
A married man	Name unknown, title only (normal form) Good afternoon, Vajou! Have you come to see my new jaeb-silks? Name unknown, respectful Good afternoon, Vajou-kai. Would you like to see my new jaeb-silks? Name known, title only (normal form) Ah, Talgard-vajou! Have you come to see my new jaeb-silks? Name known, respectful Good afternoon, Talgard-kai. Please let me show you my new jaeb-silks.
A girl	Name unknown, title only (normal form) Good morning young Vaje, what can I get you today? Name unknown, respectful Hello Vaje-kai, how kind of you to choose my shop! Name known, title only (normal form) Good morning Rumania-vaje, what can I get you today? Name known, respectful Hello Rumania-kai, how nice to see you again!
A boy, or unattached man	Name unknown, title only (normal form) Hello little Vaser. He’s sent you to buy the eggs again? Name unknown, respectful Hello, Vaser-kai. Have you come to buy some eggs? Name unknown, respectful, using Tharian 'Mister' Hello, Mister-kai. Have you come to buy some eggs? Name known, title only (normal form) Hello, Brutley-vaser. Has he sent you to buy the eggs again? Name known, respectful Hello, Brutley-kai. How many eggs would you like today? Name known, respectful, using Tharian 'Mister' Good morning Mister Brutley-kai, how many eggs do you need today?

Honourific Titles. There exist several honourific titles among the Serphelorians:

• Kaiarxura (pl. Kaiarxurai)
  The title ‘Kaiarxura’ is generally bestowed upon people who have, over the course of their life, ‘proven’ themselves to be great in a way that the Serphelorians venerate. This can be by becoming a great warrior or a leader of the people, by being a particularly wise advisor to the community, or by becoming a scholar of great wisdom. Mages, clerics, or nobles are no more likely than others to be acclaimed to the title, except insofar as they have a greater chance to show their bravery, wisdom, or to be seen protecting those who are vulnerable. It should be noted that the title ‘Kaiarxura’ is never bestowed by authority – it is always something that is acclaimed by the people who know the person: her village or social group.
  
  The word ‘Kaiarxura’ originally meant ‘proven warrior’, but now means something more like ‘proven leader’. One may have the quality of being ‘kaiarxur’, but one is greeted as ‘Kaiarxura’. The word comes originally from the light blue colour a warrior’s blue tattoos fade to when she has seen many battles. Men can also be called Kaiarxur in some cases, although this is rare and one of the highest honours the Serphelorians pay to their men.

• Vaxytha (pl. Vaxythai)
  This title is usually translated to the Tharian equivalent ‘wise woman’. Vaxythai are elders who take an active interest in the welfare of their community, often being part of a council of vaxythai where these exist. The title ‘vaxytha’ has more of a connotation of active use of power for the good of the community than the strictly honorific ‘Kairxura’.
  
  There is a great overlap between this title and the title Kairaxura, but they are not equivalent. Wise women are often, but not always, also kaiarxur; Kaiarxurai may become vaxythai, but not all do.

• Jakat (pl. Jakats)
  Meaning ‘protector’, in a very active, aggressive sense, Jakat is usually translated as Queen (or King). The title is now only used in the historical context to describe rulers of the Serphelorian kingdom, or of one of the various sub-states that have existed in the past.

These titles always supersede the gender-appropriate titles, and '-kai'. To call someone 'Va-kai' or 'Vajou' when you are aware that others are calling them 'kaiarxur' is to deny their right to that title; it means that you do not think they should be called kaiarxur. This is only an insult when you have previously called them kaiarxur. At other times it is a legitimate protest against the designation, and the person has no right to take offence.

These titles can be used in the old form, where they are appended to the end of the name, or, as is now common, they can be used in the Tharian form and put before, or used in place of, the name.

In formal situations or literature, the traditional form should be used. In the case of multiple titles, other Serphelorian titles should be appended in their order of importance in formal situations.

Informally, it is not necessary to mention more than the highest title.

Any Tharian titles should always be placed at the front, as normal, both formally and informally. These can be used instead of the Serphelorian title.

As with the gender-based titles, honourific titles are appended to the person’s first name. Where the last name needs to be used it is either appended to the titles with a hyphen in the formal or traditional usage, or merely written after the last name when the Tharian form is used. Last names are to a great degree de-emphasised in Serphelorian culture however, so this is not usually an issue.

Below are some examples of the proper use of Serphelorian honourific titles. Where other titles are used, it should be remembered that these are independent of the title being discussed, but are examples of how these other titles might interact with the title in question.

26th Awakening Earth 1668 a.S. Information provided by Grunok the Exile