Samhuiwai

Population: 744

Minotaur, Tabaxi, Humans, Orcs, Drow (60%)

Bugbears, Aaracokra, Leonin, Loxodon, Lizardfolk, Eudotaur (40%)

Life-Ambition: Northwest (Conflicts with Dechonmu)

Air-Restraint: Northeast (Conflicts with Cihuayah)

Hope-Silence: Southeast (Conflicts with Cihuayah)

   Laxity-Death: Southwest (Conflicts with Dechonmu)

### Infrastructure

Small, naturally formed hills are dugout into semi-permanent earthlodges. They persist after nomads leave for the season, and will generally return to use once the cycle repeats. They function mainly as resource storage, however one is always set aside for the Blood Parent.

Thatched wickiups are constructed on site and serve primarily residence homes, materials are transported between living locations.

Stilt chickees are used to hold prisoners, communal resources, and perform ceremonial rituals. Platform floors are regularly changed out and cleaned for hygiene.

### Food

Main food source: Various wild herbivores of the savanna (wildebeest, fastieth, gazelles, various sauropods)

Also includes seasonally foraged plants.

 Chaoyangsaurus: chicken equivalent, roam encampments freely

### Transportation

The people of Samhuiwai have domesticated various animals such as giant zebras (size of Shire horses) since the Eon of Souls and use them as a main source of transportation over long distances. Elephants are used to carry and move cargo as well as for large scale migration. For hunting, Struthiomimus are utilized for speed, they're commonly known as Plu'kawayo.

#### Acquisition of Livestock

Domesticated livestock is attained through complex process. Animals are not to be kept in pens/cages nor tamed from the wild. Originally acquired livestock was given willingly through agreements with the Love Image of Kindred: **Dormundt**. For an individual to acquire more livestock, they must receive offspring from willing parties and raise them until adulthood. Children are often gifted animals and establish lifelong bonds with them.

### Religion

Originally devout followers of the Love Image of Kindred: **Dormundt**, the people of Samhuiwai were abandoned by their divine grace following the Era of Intervention. Their faith turned to Monoceros, the Bleeding Horn after brutal conflicts of territory division with Cihuayah. Defeat after bloody defeat destroyed their morals, until Monoceros blessed the Samhuiwai with their divine grace, flipping the tide of battle.

### Spirituality

Influenced by the Silence Image of Vision: **Qulirios**, spirituality is greatly encompassed within Samhuiwai culture. Believe that the act of killing returns energy to **Qulirios,** and have various rituals and ceremonies dedicated to returning the dead to this deity.

Children born with Tonacatl (Sea Fever) are raised to be Blood Parents and are viewed as **Qulirios'** chosen.

Onboard Disease (similar symptoms to scurvy), Sea Fever.

**Tonacatl:**

Physical

* swollen, spongy and purplish gums that are prone to bleeding
* loose teeth
* easily bruising skin
* scaly, dry skin
* breaking hair

Mental

* hallucinations
* unusual dreams
* deliriousness

**Bloodrite Hymn**

*As did promise by the Image of Vision:*

*Past sins shalt beest cleans'd by Qulirios' living.*

*In their divine eye, the holy shall inhabit Tonacatl*

*And presenteth gifts of their fate.*

*Only then shalt Aslyrdios' unholy actions beest undone*

### Magic

Shamanic-esq magic is familiar within Samhuiwai, but that of the arcane is unprecedented.

Blood magics are widespread, as so even young children are able to recite basic spells.

## Government

Though entirely democratic, a spiritual leader known as the Blood Mother/Father/Parent announces forethought and guides ceremonies and rituals.

**Coalition Hymn of Samhuiwai**

***Carve those hiding in metal from the forestlands***

***For they have carved the earth***

***Poisoned the river***

***Abducted the wild***

***Their disease will spread and infect the soil***

***And taint tonacatl eaten by the vulture***

***Only then will the land be reborn***

***The grass will rot and the brush will decay***

***The sun will fester and the moons will cry***

***The river will run with the blood of the betrayed***

***And only then will the land be pure once more.***

***Until then we stand united.***

***Tonacatl Monoceros***

Each clan of the Coalition has a different ending:

Tonacatl Monoceros- Samhuiwai

Tonacatl Tierra- Cihuayah

Tonacatl Espinazo- Dechonmu

Tonacatl Buitre- Lialrul

## Defenses

### Natural-born Warriors

Survival and self-defense are emphasized during development. A majority of the population are skilled and combat ready, with exceptions for the disabled and elderly.

## Notable Figures

### Head Beska

Leonin, Lvl. 10 Mage of Witherbloom Druid

A vigilant and cautious leader, Head Beska Samhuiwai (Zyanyan Name: Du Xocotilli) was sworn into leadership by Bloodmother Ghiga'te after the retirement of Head Ladiska in 159AP.

### Gasto'ti

Drow, Lvl. 7 Eldritch Knight Fighter

One of the most prestigious warriors of Samhuiwai, Gasto'ti earned their respect after successfully capturing elite Granahuevian scouts in 163AP.

## History

### Era of Intervention

The fleeing drow were welcomed into preestablished tribes of Urstus and gradually assimilated into nomadic lifestyle.

### Era of Divine Rest

#### Tensions with Zyanya

60AP

Following Praevoricor, Zyanya left the Coalition to settle similarly to Granahuevi; they sought to be the bridge between the Coalition and the Golden Coast. Zyanya's downfall to Granahuevians severed any peaceful ties between the two regions, and reignited the tensions between them.