Youngling

A Youngling is the Nunnehi equivalent to a Childling.

Overview
Younglings are seen as treasures of the Nunnehi Nations. They are cherished and guarded by all older Nunnehi regardless of the elder changeling's current Camp. Since there may be no actual family connection, all younglings are "adopted" by the whole Nation and placed under the care of special guardians. These become their aunt and uncle because many of the tribes from whom the Nunnehi sprang are matrilineal, meaning that the closest relations are considered to be the child's mother, and her mother's brothers and sisters. The aunt and uncle are responsible for educating the youngling, teaching her the ways of her people and presenting her before the council when she has matured enough to be accorded a full place in the tribe. Younglings are considered to all be Midseason people until they become braves.