Bedinese

The Bedinese are a common metavariant of Humans that originated in a lot of Abinor's desert regions, most notably in Izus. They are distinguished by their brightly colored and intricately designed robes, and by their ability to withstand extremely strong heat. The Bedinese are binded to a long forgotten alien species known as the Majid, who originated in Zalvius but fell to unknown circumstances. The Majid brought their faith and powers to the Bedinese that they inhabited, and the communal survivalist nature of the Majid bonded very well with the communal and nomadic culture of the Bedinese. Not all Bedinese are binded to a Majid spirit, but most are, and those still maintain the immense resilience to heat characteristic of their metavariant.

### Physical Traits

Fair/Light Brown Skin, Green or Brown Eyes, Black Hair

## Ancient and Alien

The Bedinese are a living legacy, binded to a long forgotten civilization known as the Majid. Once powerful and ruling an empire that stretched across Zalvius, the Majid have collapsed and their kingdoms reduced to ruin after the fall of the second layer. Desperate for a way out, the Majid who remained traveled to the third layer of Reality Zero, Abinor, where they binded to the Bedinese, a culture similar to their own. They taught them of their gods and of their people, and granted them the last vestiges of their power. Though the Majid are often whispered about in urban legends, in truth, their fire is long gone, and the species gave their dying breath so that their legacy and faith would continue on.

## Love In A Thousand Colors

The Bedinese dress in very bright colors, often in mixed patterns of warm and pastel colorations. Women in Bedinese culture tend to wear hooded robes, while men wear baggy pants and a cultural piece of clothing that resembles a tank top, called a *Hariqamis*. Respected elders of any gender wear a special head covering called a *Turban*, signifying their wisdom.

Due to their nomadic lifestyle, the Bedinese do not take part in most physical art forms like drawing and painting. Rather, Bedinese art is more focused on practical utilities. Historically, they do a lot of pottery, jeweling, and blacksmithing. More recently, many Bedinese communities have extensive numbers of mechanics who enjoy repairing, modifying, and souping up abandoned cars. The Bedinese are perhaps most known for being, arguably, the very creators of what is often called "Nomadic Music", a Sixth Age music genre defined by old, acoustic instruments and multiple harmonious singers.

## Family of The Wastelands

The Bedinese believe strongly in the values of empathy, comradery, and unity. Most Bedinese are active Zalvanists, and so religious ceremonies, offerings, and community gatherings are frequent in their culture. The Bedinese are nomadic, and a lot of cultural values stem from that. The entire community is considered family, your brothers, sisters, and elders.

## Special Traits

* Minor innate illusion abilities that let them alter their facial appearance.
* Limited invisibility.
* Immunity to heat and fire.
* Extended lifespans.
* Majid binding can result in DID or Schizophrenia-like symptoms.

## Trivia

* The Bedinese are based on real world Arabic and Romani cultural mythologies and practices.