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Wandering Dramaturge: It is estimated that upwards of eight in ten Viera are born female, though it is not until at least the thirteenth nameday --when the individual moves from adolescence into adulthood--that the individual's gender becomes apparent.
Wandering Dramaturge: Then, for the next two centuries will the Viera maintain its physical youth, rendering it nigh impossible to discern one's age simply from outward appearances.
Wandering Dramaturge: When it is revealed that a Viera kit is a male, it will be given into the care of another, that it may learn the ways of the Wood-warder--protectors of the forest.
Wandering Dramaturge: Once every three to five summers, male Viera will descent from the trees to a nearby village to mate.
Wandering Dramaturge: It is at this time, if there are any recently discovered jacks still living among the females, that the older male will make them his wards and teach them how to survive without the crutch of companionship.