These small rabbit looking humanoids are very curious by nature and are very good at getting to the bottom of things. If they were a little bit more courageous, they wouldn't live long. They are full of energy and expressive when in familiar territory, with people they know or in situation that demands it.
A whishan will always think of its safety first. If a whishan is a soldier, they will always think about their equipment, making sure they are well equip to defend and protect themselves. They will refuse to dangerous assignments if they think it will fail.
That is not to say they will not confront danger, but simply that they won't do it if there's not a good chance they come out of it safe, or at least their family doesn't come out of it in a better position than all other alternatives. Most of them aren't selfish or stupid, after all.
A whishan will always include their family in their safety plans, that usually extend to close friends and associates. To them, thinking about their safety is the greatest honor they can do these important individuals in their life.
Since whishans are small in stature, they know that staying in groups is better. They have a very gregarious mind. That way,
Adulthood is granted at 13 years old. By that time, a young whishan should be apprenticed and if so will now have the right to chose a mate.
Whishans have a single mate, but these reproductive partner are not necessarily lovers or the only partner of a whishan. They are the individual with whom they unite their life and will procreate. One of mates will go live with its partner's family and be fully included in it.
Like with any other family member, this new member will have the same rights and obligation and the family will have to live with them no matter what. So a solid match with good affinity is important in a mate.
Some individuals see their natural fear and nervousness transform into rage or blind courage. These are emotional individuals which can be unstable at time and tend to leave their clan fairly quickly, being mostly considered too different to belong.
Livises usually die young, varying from early twenties to early forties, but there are many exception to this rule and these become leaders in their community. The average extended life expectancy is around a century.
Whishans have large extensive family since they have a high birth rate. Most practice family planning to manage ressources, and this is a matter discussed in a clan council.
The matriarch of a family is usually the eldest female of a given family. However, if old age makes her mentally unfit, the family can vote to replace her. That vote needs simple majority, however, the choice of replacement must be almost unanimous.
Upon he death of the eldest parent in a family. The family must split up, with each offspring of the Eldest founding their own family.
Whishans live in small agricultural clans in the countryside of many nations. These are tightly knit communities with few outsiders, and those mainly Halflings or other small races.
The clan council is made of all individual 16 years of age or older. They discuss everything and plan everything as a group. Anyone can call a council gathering, none are obliged to participate, unless called by a matriarch, then everyone must attend. The matriarch are responsible for the order of the council, but do not have additional votes.
The council has final say over every clan decision, they only thing it cannot judge is individual accusation, they must be judged by the matriarchs as law violations. However, the council can force the Great Mothers to deliberate on a case even if they have done it before.
This group leading a clan is made of the the matriarch of each family in the clan.
There are none per se. Each community lives under the rules of the Great Mothers. These matriarchs have been handed the notions of what is right or wrong the previous matriarchs and can change them if they come to a consensus while deliberating on a case.
Each case is prosecuted publicly. Accusations are brought forth. The accused defends their actions. Outside testimonies can be brought before the matriarchs. Then the Great Mothers deliberate in plain view, but not necessarily loudly, interruptions are not tolerated during this time.
Then, the leading matriarch, usually the eldest, pronounces their judgement which includes the reasons and logic behind it. Afterward, they ask the accused if they have more to say. This may to lead to more deliberation.
Once a judgement sticks to the satisfaction of the Great Mothers, sentencing is pronounced. Most of the time, it will be reparation proportional to the gravity of the accusations. The gravest punishment is exile. Just behind it, is ostracism, a non shameful form of temporary exile.