Ninjas
The Ninja's are one of two dominant cultures in The Antelope Books.
Ninja Culture
The ninjas value space-efficiency. Their homes, particularly middle and lower-class homes, are often very cramped, and making best-use of available space is always a priority. Beds are typically very high, bunkbeds are common, as are beds with cabinets and drawers underneath for storage.
This particular trend in space-usage has led to a number of curious results. Specifically, the height of one's bed off the floor denotes their social status; the higher the bed, the lower the sleeper. The poor often have to sleep very close to their rafters or even in lofts, while the very wealthy actually have their beds placed in depressions in the floor. These are not strict rules with adherence, but a general fad. Most ninjas prefer their bed be exactly halfway between the floor and the ceiling.
