Emberhorn Tribe

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The Emberhorn Tribe is a small Tauren tribe of approximately 100 adult members and an unspecified number of children, whose home camp is presently located in the area of Feralas between Rage Scar Hold and Oneiros. The tribe is a non-guild RP entity - in other words, there is no guild for the tribe, this is simply a shared background for some characters.
==Leadership==
Jagaimo "Jai" Emberhorn, son of Mingan the Grey Wolf, is the present chieftain of the Emberhorn tribe.
==History and Mindset==
The Emberhorn tribe has existed for many generations, though none of its members have risen to any great prominence in Shu'halo history. They are a warrior tribe, often among the first to explore new frontiers or to answer the call to battle. While not as fearsome or as prominent as the Grimtotem, they are thought by many to be a little savage or a little "off", thanks to their grim enjoyment of spilling the blood of their enemies. They accept death as an inevitability, honor and consult with the ancestors who have gone before, and pass along the stories of the tribe's heroes and villains to each new generation as lessons to be learned and remembered.
Enemies of the tribe include the Grimtotem - many an Emberhorn will say that his greatmother's greatmother knew the Grimtotem were no good all along, whether that's true or not - as well as the centaurs. In addition, for reasons now lost to history, the Emberhorn have a strong dislike for dragons of any variety, and will often jump gleefully at the chance to deal with any draconic threat.
Live each day like it was your last, because it may be. Never hesitate to speak your heart or your mind, because you may not get the chance tomorrow. Strength of body, strength of spirit, strength of mind, strength of heart. Love and loyalty to your mate, your brothers, your sisters, your tribe. This is the Emberhorn way.
==Traditions and Way of Life==
The Emberhorn are ruled by a single chieftain, guided and advised by a council of elders. The position of chieftain is hereditary, passing from father to eldest legitimate son. However, there exists a right of challenge - anyone who believes themself better able to lead may challenge the current chieftain to trial by unarmed combat, in a manner of the current chieftain's choosing, with the winner leading the tribe thereafter. This had led to a history of leaders who were both powerful fighters and shrewd strategists.
The tribe is one of heart and spirit as much as of blood. Anyone with a strong warrior ethic and a determined spirit can petition the elders for adoption by the tribe (and in one notable case, even a non-Shu'halo has done so). The petition will be considered and decided upon, and if accepted, the petitioner will be set a series of difficult trials in accordance with their own level of ability, to be completed without the assistance of others. Even members returning to the tribe after turning their back on it may be set trials to prove their worthiness and determination - as has happened with one of Arthas' abandoned Death Knights who returned to the tribe on gaining her freedom. Upon completion of the trials, the petitioner will be ceremonially adopted into the tribe, and will be given a new name if they wish one.
Aside from succession, there is very little gender distinction among the tribe, with the females being considered just as strong and just as responsible as the males in matters of hunting, defense, and war. The recent years of temporary leadership have left an imbalance between the sexes, with many young males being killed or driven away - as a result, most males of the tribe have two or more mates or wives. There is very little ceremony involved in marriage among the Emberhorn - the parties simply declare their intention before the tribe, the bride's parents and the groom's other wives (if he has any) speak their approval, and the matter is sealed with an exchange of small gifts of personal meaning.
Children of the tribe are cared for by those who are elder or injured and unable to leave camp, as well as all the adult members of the tribe taking it in turns to remain with the children through the day while tending to matters such as cooking, the mending of clothing and equipment, and the preparation of skins, supplies, and medicines. Children are encouraged to follow their natural inclinations and apititudes, and given the teaching and equipment they need to do so. Upon coming of age, they are sent off to Mulgore to take part in the Rites of the Earthmother and find their place in the world, with surviving the journey alone considered the tribe's own additional rite of passage.
==Notable Members of the Tribe==
Kainatsu - eldest daughter of the chieftain by his first wife
Ahilami Wintersmane - Taunka druid and mate to Kainatsu
Asha - Sin'dorei adoptee
Snowrunner - Death Knight accepted back into the tribe after her release from Arthas's control, presently serving as nighttime camp guard
Tadewi - tribal elder, wife to Jagaimo, druid of the Cenarion Circle, and chief healer to the tribe
Kimimela - wife to Jagaimo, druid of the Cenarion Circle, healer-in-training
==OOC Information==
If you wish to make your character a member of the tribe, feel free to do so. We welcome new faces and don't really put restrictions on it. If you have questions, or would like to set something up in the way of trials for a character wishing adoption, contact Jagaimo or Miranya in-game.
Category:Tauren