The Tribes
As mentioned before, people - you - exist in larger family groups or tribes.
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These live in geographic proximity to each other - they do not interact daily or even weekly, mostly they don’t see each other at all. That is what makes these bigger annual celebrations so special because it is where you do get to connect to what are essentially the only other people you will likely ever meet. These gatherings are a huge deal for everyone because this is as big as the world gets for you.
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Between these tribes will have been marriages, alliances, disputes, trades - history. Close, shared history as a whole and between individuals. You are each others’ best friends that were married off or distant uncles whose hair you inherited or star-crossed lovers who’ve only locked eyes once at the festival two years ago.
We will be playing on three different tribes:
Widuni - People of the Woods
The Widuni come from the forests in the East. They are, of the local tribes, the most devout to the spirits and gods, and live closest to the festival grounds. Many of them follow paths of spirituality and worship and interpretation of the gods’ signs. At festivals, they often lead the rituals connected to the occasion for everyone to join in on. The Widuni are the oldest and often considered the more mystified tribe of the three, yet a pillar of their community and peace.
Brigiani - People of the Hills
The Brigiani come from the hilly plains to the North. They are the ones who wander the local lands the most, know their hidden places, history and the value the land itself holds within all of your lives. What little contact there is to be had to further away tribes and the greater world out there, the Brigiani are seeking it more than other tribes. The Brigiani are often considered a little bit bolder and more progressive than the other tribes.
Etani - People of the Bog
The Etani live close to the bog in the Southwest, a damp area rich with peat and close to sweetwater sources. They are also the ones best known for their storytellers and bards, filling your faith with mysticism and lively tales and tunes. The Etani are often considered the most bizarre, yet endearing of the tribes.