Eunuch

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The term eunuch generally refers to a male who has been castrated, typically early enough in his life that he does not exhibit adult male characteristics such as body hair and a lower voice.1 The practice is found throughout Golarion, including in Jalmeray,2 Qadira,3 Osirion,4 Katapesh,5 and Thuvia.6 In the Tian Xia nation of Quain, eunuchs make up a class of bureaucrats who serve the nation's ruler,7 while in Lingshen they serve mainly as prostitutes, and in Po Li they are known for their powerful magic.8

Nifrani

A nifrani is a type of Osirian eunuch who serves as a bodyguard for high-status or wealthy women and occasionally men. Nifrani disguise themselves as women in order to better protect their charges. The term is also used as an insult among non-eunuchs in Osirion, most notably used by women against other women.9

Nonhuman eunuchs

Although most eunuchs on Golarion are human, they are not the only race with this particular custom. Efreeti nobles on the Plane of Fire specially breed and castrate ogres to serve as harem guards,10 while eunuchs of other races can serve in positions of authority within a palace or noble household.11 In Qadira, wealthy households also keep eunuch ogre guards.12

In religion

Certain cults of Gozreh are said to be run by eunuch priests,13 while the cults of the demon lord Mestama are led entirely by women and eunuchs.14

References

  1. ↑ Wikipedia:Eunuch
  2. ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 88. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
  3. ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 152. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
  4. ↑ Michael Kortes. (2007). Entombed with the Pharaohs, p. 4. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-052-0
  5. ↑ Elaine Cunningham. (2009). Double Dealings (Dark Tapestry). Howl of the Carrion King, p. 70. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-159-6
  6. ↑ James L. Sutter. (2011). Death's Heretic, Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-369-9
  7. ↑ James Jacobs, Dave Gross, Rob McCreary. (2011). Dragon Empires Gazetteer, p. 35. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-379-8
  8. ↑ Dave Gross. (2011). Master of Devils, Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-357-6
  9. ↑ Elaine Cunningham. (2009). Gemstones (Dark Tapestry). The End of Eternity, p. 71. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-173-2
  10. ↑ Greg A. Vaughan. (2009). The Impossible Eye. The Impossible Eye, p. 41. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-179-4
  11. ↑ Greg A. Vaughan. (2009). The Impossible Eye. The Impossible Eye, p. 39. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-179-4
  12. ↑ James MacKenzie. (2009). Our Lady of Silver, p. 9. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
  13. ↑ Sean K Reynolds et al. (2014). Inner Sea Gods, p. 71. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-597-6
  14. ↑ James Jacobs. (2010). Lords of Chaos, p. 20. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-250-0
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