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  • Custom of the One Moon
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  • Custom of the One Moon is the engagement and marraige ceremony of Leuians. First a Leuian, male or female since equals, approaches the one they have chosen to be Khat'saras with for life. As they ask the other Leuian, the approaching Leuian must offer a gift, anything from jewelry to a personal belonging, to the Leuian they have chosen. The Leuian accepts the gift for a period of one moon, this part is also called Entering the Moon, during this time the Leuian looks inside themself to decide on his or her answer. If the Leuian gives the gift back then they have refused to become Khat'saras; there is no dishonor in this act. If the Leuian keeps the others gift then they have agreed to become 'Saras. Privately they say each others vows. Later Leuians may go to a Temple for marriage right, bu
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  • Custom of the One Moon is the engagement and marraige ceremony of Leuians. First a Leuian, male or female since equals, approaches the one they have chosen to be Khat'saras with for life. As they ask the other Leuian, the approaching Leuian must offer a gift, anything from jewelry to a personal belonging, to the Leuian they have chosen. The Leuian accepts the gift for a period of one moon, this part is also called Entering the Moon, during this time the Leuian looks inside themself to decide on his or her answer. If the Leuian gives the gift back then they have refused to become Khat'saras; there is no dishonor in this act. If the Leuian keeps the others gift then they have agreed to become 'Saras. Privately they say each others vows. Later Leuians may go to a Temple for marriage right, but this is considered only a blessing as their word to each other is a stronger bond then what any religion or government can offer.