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Vhiskr, Children of the falling waters[/sub][/color][/b][/i][/center]
[indent][right][sub][color=0f7f7f][i][b]Brief description[/b][/i][/color][/sub][/right] The Vhiskr are a semi-nomadic people, thriving through hunt in the Spring and Summer months, and traveling to seek shelter from the incoming White Season in the later months of Fall. In the warm months these hunters and warriors create their settlements close to outpourings or cataracts if possible, believing the falling water to be of good fortune. In the later colder months, the tribe will recluse itself to craggy outlooks when the water freezes, or if possible, will find warm bodies of water which do not freeze over and settle there.
They are a people known to take poorly to others encroaching upon their territory, going so far as to attack and conquer their villages - and may even do so to tribes not intruding upon them if it seems very profitable -- though they notably leave heavily-farming communities to their own affairs, seeing them as potential trade partners. They subsist on mainly hunting, as well as occasional raiding, and mild farming abilities.

[right][sub][color=0f7f7f][i][b]Faith[/b][/i][/color][/sub][/right] The Vhiskr believe that falling waters - and waters in general, to a lesser extent - are a source of spiritual cleansing and good health. They believe creating their settlements near cataracts causes the mist to saturate the air with the blessings of stamina, strength, and hunting fortune. They undergo rituals before partaking in the water of the land they inhabit, believing that the water itself has its own spirit, and consuming it is to accept the abundant life that it holds within. When traveling or hunting, coming across outpours or any form of falling water is a sign of affluence to come - whether it be in the form of meat, some other material, or even divine protection. It is believed that allowing streams or other waterways to become obstructed - whether by a fallen tree, a corpse, etc. is a bad omen, and must be remedied as well as feasibly possible.


[right][sub][color=0f7f7f][i][b]Deities[/b][/i][/color][/sub][/right] The River Otter is considered a sacred animal to the Vhiskr. It is a strong, swift hunter with the ability to live in harmony with the falls and flows of the waters the tribe frequents. It is an energetic, playful animal that values its young and possesses many desirable attributes. The tribe views any appearances of the Otter to be a good omen - and they are considered forbidden to hunt.
The tribe aims to emulate the Otter, being fierce and agile combatants and making sure their young are well-accustomed to traveling through and alongside bodies of water, utilizing them to their utmost ability.

[right][sub][color=0f7f7f][i][b]Government[/b][/i][/color][/sub][/right] The Vhiskr possess no true government, but greatly revere the wisdom of their elders, and the capability of their greatest warriors. This leads to a loose, unofficial council-type government where the eldest and most robust make the decisions. The Vhiskr hold many patriarchal tendencies, but the women of the tribe are still to be held with respect, for they are just as important as the hunters and warriors. While it is rare for a woman to take the role of a hunter or warrior, it is not unheard of or looked down upon. Notably, the tribe is very territorial and look at other tribes with skepticism - though they have been known to initiate trade with some tribes.

[right][sub][color=0f7f7f][i][b]Inhabited area and settlements[/b][/i][/color][/sub][/right] The Vhiskr find themselves mainly in heavily forested areas - but have previously inhabited several different environments. As long as they find themselves near waters they have always managed to find ways to sustain themselves and thrive. They build mostly-permanent settlements in the warmer seasons, and temporary structures in the fall and winter. The hardest environments for them are when the tribe finds themselves in craggy or mountainous areas due to lack of unfrozen waters.

[right][sub][color=0f7f7f][i][b]Warriors[/b][/i][/color][/sub][/right] Men of the tribe are all taught from a young age to undertake the arts of Bowmanship and Spearmanship, both for hunting as well is combat. The warriors of the Vhiskr are crafty, valuing the use of hit-and-run tactics to soften up stronger tribes before infiltrating their ranks and swiftly striking decisive blows against those left standing. They are proud archers and spear-throwers, but also possess respectable skill and strength in close combat as well. The weapons of the tribes consist of Spears, Bows, Atlatls, and less commonly Shields.

[right][sub][color=0f7f7f][i][b]Story[/b][/i][/color][/sub][/right] uhhh
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