Beginning the mourning promptly
The grieving process begins on the day of death or as soon as possible.
Funerary Observance
The Farramh
An orcish wake custom associated with Kahad, begun on the day of a death or as soon as possible so the dead can be viewed and loved ones can gather to grieve.
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Confirmed Scope
Described as an orcish custom in Kahad and observed for Thjazi Fang in the Fang home.
Not yet established
- That every orc community practises the Farramh in the same form.
- That every element observed at Thjazi Fang’s Farramh is mandatory.
- How long the observance normally lasts.
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Practices & Traditions
Home viewing and communal gathering
The body is placed for viewing so loved ones can gather and pay their respects.
Adorning the dead with belongings and offerings
At Thjazi Fang’s Farramh, candles, coins, favourite drink, personal belongings, food and small treasures gathered around the body.
Hospitality for mourners
Food and drink were set out for guests, and Halandil moved among those gathered to ensure they were fed and cared for.
Closing the gathering through household care
At the end of Thjazi Fang’s Farramh, close family and companions remained to clear platters, distribute remaining food and restore the Fang home after most mourners had departed.
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Episode 100:32:36–00:33:29
The Farramh is described as an orcish wake custom in Kahad, begun on the day of death or as soon as possible, with the body placed for viewing so loved ones can pay respects.
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The Farramh is described as an orcish wake custom in Kahad, begun on the day of death or as soon as possible, with the body placed for viewing so loved ones can pay respects.
Candles, favourite liquor, coins and Thjazi’s stored belongings are arranged around the viewing table.
By later in the gathering, mourners have added jewellery, boxes, candles and street foods around Thjazi’s body.
As the Farramh ends, the last fires die to embers, most guests leave and close family and companions help clear platters and distribute remaining food.
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Uncertainties
- Whether the Farramh belongs specifically to Kahadi orcs, to a wider orcish tradition, or varies between communities.
- Which observed offerings are customary and which reflect Thjazi’s individual life and relationships.
- The expected duration and formal conclusion of the observance.