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== Government == |
== Government == |
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As a tribe, the Earthwalkers rely on customs and traditions, especially religious ones, to guide their everyday behaviour and judgement. This is in contrast to many more "civilised" societies on the server, which instead have codexed written laws and organised court systems. In the Grove Tribe, however, when anyone - be it outsider or tribesman - is believed to have gone against the community's ways, the whole tribe assembles to discuss the verdict, with more respected and knowledgeable members using their wisdom, good judgement and knowledge of precedent to ultimately decide the wrongdoer's fate. |
As a tribe, the Earthwalkers rely on customs and traditions, especially religious ones, to guide their everyday behaviour and judgement. This is in contrast to many more "civilised" societies on the server, which instead have codexed written laws and organised court systems. In the Grove Tribe, however, when anyone - be it outsider or tribesman - is believed to have gone against the community's ways, the whole tribe assembles to discuss the verdict, with more respected and knowledgeable members using their wisdom, good judgement and knowledge of precedent to ultimately decide the wrongdoer's fate. The maintenance of harmony is priority, and if the individual is unwilling to take responsibility for the crime themselves, they will usually be exiled rather than forced to conform to a society they don't wish to belong to. |
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Grove Tribe has several positions of authority, but none are inherently more important or powerful than anyone else; some people are merely considered to be more qualified for certain tasks than others, but that does not mean they have power over the Tribe, for all Tribesfolk are seen as inherently equal. Currently, the Earthseer (whose inherent purview is communication with the spirits and lorekeeping) represents the tribe for the outside world, as they are the most active member; however, for example, in the matter of building, the Earthseer would usually agree with whatever the Druid says, for the Druid is considered the authority on building; and the Druid would seek consensus with the community instead of forcing his will, which the community grants, since they understand the Druid is more knowledgeable than them in this particular matter. |
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The most significant figure in the tribe's leadership is the Earthseer (''hratú't''). Earthseers are tasked with communing with the spirits of Earth and the tribe's ancestors. As of such, they have much knowledge from past ages as well as the ability to guide the tribe away from courses that might conflict with its religious sentiment. The Earthseers can thus be seen as the leaders of the tribe, for their wisdom of the spiritual and material world gives their word the greatest weight in the tribal councils. Due to their duty to retain awareness of the world, they are often also the ones to conduct diplomacy with other nations, deepening the flawed outsider understanding of Earthseers being chiefs amongst their people. Notably, the current Earthseer of the Grove Tribe has also gained the mantle of Water Seeker, for his known affinity with spirits of Water in addition to those of Earth. |
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Another important function in the tribal society is that of the ''ħemuktú't, ''often translated as Druid. Druids learn to connect with the spirits of Growth and Construction, and are tasked with expanding the tribe's settlements and groves to help sustain and empower the tribe. They often have strong creative vision when it comes to building. Although they prefer to spend their time constructing new houses or planting lush forests, leading to them being more absent from the management of the tribe's other affairs, Druids hold sway over the development and usage of the tribal lands. |
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A third respected voice in the community is that of the ''maritú't ''or Wildkin. The Wildkin are hunters and gatherers, their task being to oversee the tribe's provisioning and food reserves. They are known to have a special bond with animals and villagers, and thus make excellent managers of livestock and seekers of prey. Although they rarely take part in the decisionmaking regarding other aspects of tribal life, their word is law when it comes to the tribe's plants and livestock, and woe betide those who invoke the wroth of a Wildkin by daring to harm or harass their precious animal companions. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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At some point, the nation of New Mesa fell and was replaced by a state ruled by [[MiksaSerbia]], who became a close ally of the tribe. When Miksa's city was attacked and sacked by [[Keetsu]], the Grove Tribe rallied to his side and participated in the events that led to the [[Progerian Massacre]]. As Miksa became disillusioned and left Grand Mesa in the aftermath of the event, the Tribe inherited his northern lands, finally gaining sea access to the south and founding [[Carrot Village]] as their port. As [[Yugoslavia (The Kingdom Of)|Yugoslavia]], who inherited the southern part, eventually collapsed, Grand Mesa came into the hands of Goomlandia. In reparation for a building dispute, the land was then offered to the tribe, who thus came in possession of [[Grand Mesa]] as well as the lands south of it, where they founded the small village of [[Amber Island]]. |
At some point, the nation of New Mesa fell and was replaced by a state ruled by [[MiksaSerbia]], who became a close ally of the tribe. When Miksa's city was attacked and sacked by [[Keetsu]], the Grove Tribe rallied to his side and participated in the events that led to the [[Progerian Massacre]]. As Miksa became disillusioned and left Grand Mesa in the aftermath of the event, the Tribe inherited his northern lands, finally gaining sea access to the south and founding [[Carrot Village]] as their port. As [[Yugoslavia (The Kingdom Of)|Yugoslavia]], who inherited the southern part, eventually collapsed, Grand Mesa came into the hands of Goomlandia. In reparation for a building dispute, the land was then offered to the tribe, who thus came in possession of [[Grand Mesa]] as well as the lands south of it, where they founded the small village of [[Amber Island]]. |
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The later history of the Grove Tribe is inherently tied with that of the [[Grove Faith]]. |
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== Language == |
== Language == |
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