Dheasah

The Dheasah are a cultural group of humans that inhabit the southern half of Dolhaegia. Unlike their Thaidah brothers and sisters to the north, the Dheasah are much more welcoming of outsiders, openly trading with the other realms of Palurin. 
== Tribal Structure ==
The Dheasah live in small tribal communities, dotted throughout the wooded realm of Dolhaegia. Each citizen is fiercely devoted to their tribe, or Taeg, very few Dolhaegians will ever leave their village. Those that do are often never allowed to return, they are branded as Deoragh. 
Each Taeg is ruled by an elder, who wields absolute power within the tribe. Each elder is chosen by their predecessor and is usually the oldest and wisest member of the Taeg. Both men and women can be chosen to be the elder.
The tribe will also have a captain, who is responsible for the defence of the Taeg, as well as the training of the tribes warriors.
== Religion ==
The Dheasah religion is a druidic one, following the four god-spirits that control the seasons of the world. The Dolhaegians are closely tied to the land on which they live, so the changing of the seasons is a highly important event in their lives. As each season starts, the Dheasah will conduct a series of rituals to honour the season spirits. 
=== Chaitheamh, the Summer Spirit ===
The Summer Spirit is depicted as figure, wreathed in flame and blood. Summer is a time of war, strife and passion. When summer arrives in Dolhaegia, the Dheasah honour Chaitheamh through ritual warfare and animal sacrifice. Forest fires are common during the hot summers and are seen as Chaitheamh's passion and rage. 
=== Fómhar, the Autumn Spirit ===
Autumn is time of healing and recuperation, following the tumultuous summer. As the autumn rains soak the burnt forests, the Dheasah honour Fómhar by conducting healing rituals. Fómhar is depicted as a woman with auburn hair and skin made of autumn leaves. 
=== Bahlíain, the Winter Spirit ===
As the Autumn leaves fall and the trees start to die, the Dheasah will conduct rituals to help lay the spirits their fallen kin to rest. They dress in black and pray to Bahlíain to help release their dead from the cyclical torment of the world so that they may find eternal peace. 
=== Lingeán, the Spring Spirit ===
Lingeán is depicted as a rabbit with a crown of blooming flowers. Spring is a time of rebirth and new life as most of the Dheasah's children will be born. It is a time of joy and celebration as new life flows through the forest following the bitter winter. Rituals with singing and dancing will be performed through Dolhaegia to thank and honour Lingeán.
Category:Cultures
Category:Dolthic Tribes
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