Choosing to bring another life into the Great Dance is something to be celebrated. In the making, in the bringing into the world, in the life, the learning and ultimately even in death. Parents are considered much like Guides, individuals with a great responsibility for helping their offspring find their place in the dance.

Children are considered the responsibility of their parents, a participant in the dance can only receive guidance from one quarter. Navarr children are encouraged to take the Imperial tests of citizenship as early as possible however, and once they pass they become true members of a Striding. At that point anyone can offer the youngster help, giving them what guidance they can.

Many Navarri believe that though children are precious they need to be exposed to risk, if not danger. They should be tested often, to challenge and stretch them, but with care so that their gain confidence with each test. Questions are an opportunity to teach and should be answered with thought and care. The children of other nations are an Imperial resource that the Navarri think are often under-valued. Orphans are a particular concern and in the Brass Coast and other lands they often offer a home in the Stridings to children who have lost their homes and their parents to war with the Barbarians. In Varushka naughty children are even warned that unless they behave they will be sent away with the Navarri.

Things every child should know

  • Ask questions; it’s the best way to find out about the world. If an adult is doing something you don’t understand, then ask them why.
  • Find your place in the Great Dance. Try to experience as many different aspects of life as possible, so that you can see which one suits you best.
  • The world is dangerous, learn to outsmart it. The Navarri are the smartest and most cunning warriors in the world, learn to outsmart any problems you encounter rather than using brute force.
  • Work hard to pass the tests of citizenship. When you are old enough there’ll be a special ceremony to prove that you are an adult.
  • Respect the privacy and property of others. Do not venture into a tent or take anything that does not belong to you or your parents.