Maafu Tumfo

## Maafu Tumfo **(House of Tumfo)**

It started off as a training ground for the Formation Security Forces. The school focused on training the physical body, strength, adaptability, endurance and combat skills that included martial arts, military training, mental training etc. The Tumfo believe that Azania has to be vigilant and alert at all times. They see themselves as protectors of Azania’s legacy, they have a deep sense of obedience, honour, bravery, duty and self-sacrifice for Azania.

They believe in body enhancements cybernetics augmentations and bionic body parts to make them faster and/or stronger as part of their sacrifice for Azania’s peace and development. The enhancement of the sensory sense is also explored by the Tumfo, however, the Lebone are constantly watching to question their practices. Physical prowess, chivalry and personal sacrifice are the distinguishing factors of the Tumfo. Their body enhancements and augmentations are very functional and fit for use, giving them an edge against the typical military.  The seven tenets of Tumfo are: •Rectitude, •Courage, •Benevolence, •Respect, •Honour, •Honesty, and •Loyalty. (Same code for the Samurai) Orange face markings are worn by the Tumfo.

Maafu Tumfo complex is the site of Elmina Castle in Ghana.

The site of the Elimina Complex is not an accident. The Founders of House Tumfo want to be sure that, despite how benevolent Azania became over time, there would be a constant reminder of the history of exploitation, slavery and lack of Ubuntu. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmina\_Castle.

The majority of Tumfo recruits hail from the coastal regions of Azania. The coastal areas suffered most during the coastal wars and it is suspected that the Tumfo philosophy of peace through power is their most significant drawcard.

MAAFU Tumfo Philosophy is rooted in the idea of PAX AZANIA i.e. that worldwide peace will manifest when Azania is strong enough to enforce it. A common rebuttal to more peace-minded MAAFU is **‘Peace through power'**. Tumfo believe that the only reason that Azania is secure is that Azania is strong, and the only reason Azania is strong is because of its military might. This worldview has led the Tumfo to be, ‘quick of the mark,’ when it comes to conflict. Regarded by other houses as aggressive and ill-tempered, this is a stereotype that holds some truth, although it does not apply across the board (**Chinyere** is a notable exception).

The Tumfo excel in their understanding of the Human body and how to augment it. A common saying in the dormitories of the Tumfo is ‘**Strive to be faster, stronger, better, by any means necessary.'**

Bionic, chemical and cybernetic implants are commonplace amongst Tumfo. Indeed Tumfo Doctors are some of the best in Azania (the majority of which are surgeons). There is also a long history of collaboration between Maafu Tumfo and Maafu Fasaha for obvious reasons. As with all education on the continent, there is a standardized curriculum that all citizens must complete. That being said, as with all the Houses, there is a focus on areas of interest, which for the Tumfo are the following;

1. Pre-Azanian History
2. The history of warfare
3. Military tactics
4. Martial arts
5. Weapons use
6. Linguistics
7. Cybernetics
8. Bionics
9. Art (usual some form of painting or drawing... non-digital media)
10. Strategic thinking