Mamelimami

The Mamelimami tribes are native to Mameli along the eastern coast of the Veldt. The Mamelimami are known across the Veldt for the frequent appearance of witches and other thaumaturgists, a fact which does not endear them to the other peoples of the continent. The Mamelimami personality is an odd combination of insecurity, self-righteousness, and paranoia; these tribes constantly worry about being persecuted for practicing black magic, even though only a small percentage of them actually take to the dark arts. As a result of this fear of persecution, many Mamelimami overcompensate by adopting a self-righteous public persona, and the culture as a whole is obsessed with identifying, hunting, and killing thaumaturgists. 
==Appearance==
Traditional Mamelimami clothing consists of long, colorful robes and hats decorated in strong geometric patterns. With the arrival of colonists from Turlona, many have taken up Turlonan styles of dress, or incorporated these styles into their traditional clothing. Many Mamelimami wear facial tattoos said to protect the bearer from witchcraft.
Before the arrival of the Turlonans, the Mamelimami fought with small shields and metallic clubs. With the arrival of the foreigners, new weapons have appeared, and it is not unheard of to find a Mamelimami wielding a pistol or sword.
==Culture==
As might be suspected, many Mamelimami rituals revolve around fighting against witchcraft. The most disturbing ritual is known as the "heart test." Over the centuries, the Mamelimami have noticed that the heart of a dead witch turns black after a few seconds of exposure to air. As a result, the Mamelimami test for black magic involves slaying a suspected witch, ripping out his heart, and checking its color. If the heart is black, both it and the body are destroyed, and a specialized warrior known as a magic eater is called for to track down and vanquish the vengeful spirit that will certainly appear. If the heart is normal, it is returned to the body. Needless to say, accusations of black magic amongst the Mamelimami are not to be taken lightly.
The Mamelimami are extraordinary poets, and despite their dubious reputation, many hearts have been swayed by Mamelimami poetry. The Mamelimami frown on written language, feeling that it "kills the emotion" in words.
Mamelimami cuisine takes advantage of foods and recipes brought to them by the Turlonans. The staples of the Mamelimami diet include cassava and okra, but they also make curries, stir-fries, and seafood dishes.
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