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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 Votankiland
Elder 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. |