Votanki culture in the Elder Wilds is
isolated, and xenophobic. They are superficially similar to the Balazaring tribes
Who Are You?
I am Skinsoft Three Feathers, hearthmother of the Crow Eaters tribe. You may call me
honored mother or Elder Three Feathers
Elder Three Feathers, Who Are We?
You are part of my hearth, and thus part of the Crow Eaters. We are the true followers of
Votank
Elder Three Feathers, What Makes Us Great?
Our obedience and loyalty to the teachings of Votank and Grandmother Earth instead of
those of the outlander Balazar makes us great.
Elder Three Feathers, What is the Difference Between Men and Women?
The difference between men and women is that men are the hunters while women are the
gatherers. Men are the protectors of the tribe's safety, while women look after the sacred
fires, the food supplies and bear the children. These paths were determined by our
ancestors for our own good. Both sexes are needed for a tribe to survive.
Elder Three Feathers, Where Do We Live?
We live in the land called the Elder Wilds on the edge of our lost homeland
VotankilandElder Three Feathers, How Do We Live?
Men hunt and women gather. Both men and women fish as there are no instructions in our
sacred lore about that pursuit.
Elder Three Feathers, What Is Important In My Life?
Learning our lore and ways, learning the skills you will need to be a useful member of the
tribe, honoring the gods, the spirits of the land and our ancestors.
Elder Three Feathers, Who Rules Us?
No one rules us, we rule ourselves. Each hearth and individual decides what to do by
themselves following tradition and often the advice of we elders.. |
Elder Three Feathers, What Makes One
Great?
No one makes us great, each has his or her part to play in the tribe. Obedience and
respect to the ways of our ancestors and respect to each other makes us all great. The man
who wins the title of Master Hunter of all of the Foundchild cult is great but only as a
hunter.
Elder Three Feathers, What is Evil?
Change is the most evil. Chaos is evil, non-humans and outlanders are also evil. None of
these respect our traditional ways and all of them bring about change which is evil.
Elder Three Feathers, What Is My Lot In Life?
You are lucky to have been born a Votanki. All others have fallen from the correct path
and only the Votanki can expect to reach paradise after death.
Elder Three Feathers, How Do We Deal With Others?
By avoiding them whenever possible. Others mean change and change is evil. When they
let you flee do so but when they give you no other choice kill them.
Elder Three Feathers, Who Are Our Enemies?
Those who would kill us, break our laws or try and change us.
Elder Three Feathers, Who Are Our Gods?
We worship Grandfather Votank, Grandmother Earth, Brother Dog, Fire and Foundchild. These
are all the gods we need and all that Votank intended for us to have.
We also worship the spirits of the land as is only proper.
Elder Three Feathers, What Is There To Do Around Here?
Learn our traditions and the skills you will need to survive and contribute. Honor and
worship the gods and be a good tribes member. Enjoy your moments of leisure and enjoy life
when you can. |
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