Fecharese trade house



Fecharese trade houses are cooperative enterprises of Fecharese people focused on providing goods and services revolving around a particular trade. Some examples of trades include cleaning, hunting, grooming, pottery, textiles, medicine and mechanics.

Some trade houses are long lasting family businesses, while others are independent ventures. Joining a family trade house is fairly difficult if one does not have friendly or familial relations with the family, as they are often close knit groups, while joining an independent trade house is far more achievable.

It is encouraged for every member of the house to eventually perform every activity at least once, with members rotating and exchanging roles fairly often to avoid burn out and increase empathy and comaradery.

Apprenticeships
It is common for kids aged 7 to 12 to join a trade house as apprentices. Some start as late as 14 or 16 years old. Apprenticeships involve socialisation with one's coworkers and the familiarisation with common activities and jargon used in the trade. Their workload and schedule are significantly reduced compared to that of the adult members, but they are gradually increaced according to their age and skill level.

Joining a trade house
For an adult to join a trade house, it is customary to before visit a trade counsellor and a trade match maker to find the best trade and house for oneself. To apply for membership, it is commonly regarded as courtesy to bring either a monetary or material gift to the house members, alongside a blessing of prosperity from a priest. If the house members accept the gift, the applicant will be submitted for training.

Leaving a trade house
Leaving a trade house is a deeply spiritual ritual as severing ties is considered taboo in many fecharese cultures. After a priest performs the necessary incantations, all parties involved vow to not speak to each other for a month-long period. During which the one leaving the house will serve the shrine or temple of the priest before being able to join another trade house.