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[ sah·vah·pah·wah ]
Overview:
A large archipelago several miles off the southernmost shore of Vianden knits together the tribal community that is the tropical Savapawa. Surrounded immediately by crystal clear water, the ocean floor is visible as are the water-dwelling creatures that call it home. The perimeter of each island is surrounded by long beaches, and centrally crowned by lush, green foliage. Tree houses are situated on each island, connected together by rope bridges each with one central tree top “town”, and each island functions similarly which keeps the inhabitants relatively safe during storms and flooding. Temperatures remain constantly warm, and storm season is most prominent during the end of the year. When the waters are calm, safe passage for trade can be made via the continental shelf just past the Atlacique Trench to the markets at the port cities of Buxnoque and Vrey.
Island Names from Northeast to Southwest:
Nipaval [nee·pah·vahl]
Kinicona [kee·nee·coe·nah]
Naipawa [nye·pah·wah]
Miniris [mihn·eer·iss]
Bocosa [boe·coe·sah]
Rotonas [roe·toe·nahs]
Government:
Tribal Setup. Each island that makes up the Savapawa Archipelago are ruled by a Chieftain, male or female, with six total tribes. Each Chieftain has two advisors who have the ability to overturn his/her power. The most notable element to this society is that when the chief steps down, another is elected in his/her place, rather than passing the power down to an heir.
Visitors from Vianden and Mvaserine are welcome with an invitation, but fae and faun visitors are not welcome unless a special circumstance. Women are the primary hunters in the Savapawa Society.
Bartering system with a socialist touch.
Tribes
Sharpscream
Chieftain: Tontolhal (F)
Bonetongue
Chieftain: Soquolal (F)
Nightbasher
Chieftain: Yaringarra (F)
Mammothgrip
Chieftain: Juuderbiddil (M)
Dragonflame
Chieftain: Zolollor (M)
Stormmane
Chieftain: Mabhar (M)
Continent Lore:
To come.
Exports
Tropical Fruits
Jewelry
Fish
Cultural Norms
Names derived from Aboriginal or Islander origin.
First born female children may be named after their mothers, combining the first half of her name with a suffix of -mene, -lande, -lange, or -ova.
For example, the first-born daughter of Tontolhal would be one of the following: Tontomene, Tontolande, Tontolange, or Tontova.
First born male children may be named for their grandfathers, combining the first half of the name with a suffix of -lin, -son, -ot, or -ens.
For example, the first-born son of Soquolal would use his father’s name, Toombon, and the name would become: Toombens.
Magick
Magickborne are extremely rare amongst the Savapawan people. Similar to the inhabitants of Yrineglen, anyone possessing magickal powers are looked upon as oracles; however, they are eventually sacrificed for the good of the tribes-people.
Savapawan People
Capital City
Midhold
Physical Traits
Skin tone ranges from light tan to deep, or shades of olive with red or green hue.
No shorter than 5’5” to 7’5” tall--male and female.
Hair color is predominantly dark shades of natural tones. No unusually unnatural colors.
Eyes are typically green, hazel, golden, or brown. No unnatural colors.
Religion
Largely unknown.
