LOCATION AND HOME

 

Located in the center of Saradié where fields are filled with tall grass. Where mountains are covered in forests and blooming flowers. Where nature is one with its surroundings lies a well-organized society: The woods clan.
Known for their kindness and connection to the earth.

The Woods clan really mastered their ways of living with nature. Using the big, tall trees as their homes. They live in high round shaped huts that are connected with wooden bridges. From staircases carved into the trees to even using bigger trees to carve bigger stronger homes or areas. Their building way of homes is so extraordinary since the trees do not die from these adjustments. They also recycle a lot of what nature has to offer them. Around their living area they have a small two-meter-tall wall made of wood. This is to keep outsiders out of their living area. Most of these locations come with a few gates with guards watching over them.

 

Unlike the other clans the Woods clan has two main capitals. A northern and Southern location. These two are still ruled by the same Clan leader. No matter in which of the two capitals you live the culture will not be different. Only your environment and climate will most likely be different.

 

South: In the southern capital it’s mostly sunny and very warm. With rain forest like weather, it tends to rain frequently. There for their homes are stronger build on the top to keep them good shelter against the rain. They do have one big center tree that had fallen a long time ago. It’s now a carved-out area that represents a big hallway. Used as a gathering hall for meetings, celebrations and more. The big trees stump is now a sort of plaza often used for events such as rituals, dance, and meetings. The clan leader and council huts are located near this stump. This is so that they can gather quickly for emergencies. The other areas are all just huts hanging in the trees connected with bridges. The ground is where they store most of their food hidden in huts.

The southern part of the clan’s capital is also located in between two rivers. The Nari River (left) and the Rava river (right). This part of the clan has a lot of fruit trees and bushes in their area. This is due to the type of ground they live on. The Woods clan Raqions really took this to their advantage, having even fields full of these trees. This is used to feed their clan but also for export. Not far from here is where the woods clan territory mountains start. It’s a rocky place where most of their mines will be located.

North: The northern capital it’s less sunny and colder in air. Their homes are filled with cotton or wool materials to keep the heat inside. It also rains less compared to the other capital. Unlike their sister location they do not have a center big fallen tree. They have an open field area filled with flowers where a huge hut is built. This is where they will hold their meetings, rituals and celebrations. They have a smaller hut behind this bigger hut where most of the council meetings take place. The people’s homes are located in the forest and also huts located in trees only their trees are pine trees like. The ground is where they store most of their food hidden in huts.

 

This capital is placed on an island and surrounded by the ocean. This part of the clan is mostly known for doing a lot of fishing work that they will export to the rest of their clan. On the island itself they hold a lot of fields where wheat and other vegetables will be farmed. The ground is just as well maintained as in their sister location.

 

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CULTURE

 

Woods clan members are known for their kind nature. Family is very important to them, and they are very proud of that. The whole clan is most likely to hold a strong bond with each other one that cannot be matched with other clans. Children grow up in their huts guided by their parents, elders, or older siblings. At the age of six they are being brought to schools. These schools are usually given by elder Raqions who hold long old knowledge. On these schools they go on trips and study the nature as well as their elemental powers and how to use them. Their culture and history are presented to them as well as their religion. They truly make sure all children are gifted with the right knowledge. Most teaching also revolves around doing stuff. The Woods clan believes that the best method to learning is by doing rather than reading some old scrolls. This makes the Woods clan full of excellent workers.

 

Once the Raqion becomes fourteen they choose a career study. On these Career study they will specialize into one thing. This could be farming all the way to being a soldier. In this entire system Raqions are always given a choice. If they feel like they might have taken the wrong career they are always allowed to switch careers but will need to start over. It’s common for these Raqions to have more than one skill and to be interested in learning more.

 

As adults most Raqions will continue their path of their Career studies. Becoming farmer, miners, soldier, medic’s, hunters and more. Even as adults they can still switch careers if they have studied for it otherwise, they need to go back to studying. So, it’s not uncommon to see classes of adults roam around. The woods clan also has very excellent export system to trade as much with the other villages as well as clans who are deemed ally’s. Being in the middle gives them the benefit of being a big ally to most clans.

 

Even though Raqions of the Woods clan are seen as kind and peaceful folk, it doesn't hide the fact that this clan is heavily prepared for any battle. They do live in the middle of Saradié after all and therefore are huge prey to their surroundings clans. Having well trained fighters who can camouflage with their surroundings. Communicating through unique hand signs or plant types to not give away their locations. They might not have a high defense as there are no big walls are there to protect them from nature or other threats, but having their homes located this high up does give them an advantage to ground attacks. They are excellent climbers with a very well-built flexibility. Their fighting style is also one mainly based on distance and creating a space between their enemies and themselves. This clan is mainly a defensive fighter who only fights if felt threatened or challenged with no other escape.
 

CELEBRATION
 

The Woods clan celebrates, and event called: Zim Day. It’s a celebration in the start of the spring season. This day is all about releasing your Zim plant and celebrating their freedom and rebirth.

 

A Zim plant is a sort of plant that grows wildly in the territory of the wood’s clan due to its rich grounds. These plants may grow in the wild but are rare to find. There for most Zim plants are carefully farmed by a few Raqions specialized in farming them. Since a Zim plant is a very fragile plant and needs special care. These plants will grow from a small purple ball to a one and a half meter tall, purple, Soft fluffy pion rose like flower. The Zim plant takes three years to grow and once old enough the flower will start floating. Yet they can’t fly away since they are connected to their stem which holds onto the ground below.

 

So, on Zim Day all the Raqions will gather and release their Zim Plants into the air. As the sky will be filled with purple flowers that will slowly open up fully and bloom for a last time shedding their seeds and leaves everywhere for the process for growth to start again.

A huge picknick is held where music will be played and Raqions will dance and sing, covered in flowers and wearing crowns made of plants. It’s truly a wonder full sight to be seen. As Dusk falls, they will start lighting torches and gather to share stories from the past or things they think might yet come. At mid night they hold one prayer with everyone to thank their gods for their gifted lives.

 

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RITUALS

The woods clan holds small rituals when a Raqion is wounded or sick. If it’s known that a Raqion might pass away their family will perform a Ritual that might help their soul reach their god. Most of their rituals are done using flowers, herbs and other nature-based substances. A clan leader is also crowned with the help of a Ritual. Sometimes even chosen with one.

 

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SACRED PLACES
 

The Woods clan deem every part of nature as a Sacred place. However, there is one place that’s special to them. Somewhere located near the Nari River deep hidden in some overgrown area. There is a tree that luminates from its leaves. This tree is called the tree of life and is claimed to have roots going so deep into the ground it might as well be connected to every part of Saradié. There for the tree is considered a being of wisdom and time. Its roots also lead into a small lake in front of it. The lake also seems to glow and is claimed to have healing effects. Before the lake is a small open area where most rituals will be performed. It always will look like nighttime in this area since the forest has blocked out most of its sunlight. The area is protected by a special village nearby. These Raqions are dedicated to keeping the tree of life safe from harm.

 

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CLAN LEADER
 

A new clan leader is usually chosen by the tree of life. This can happen when the old leader wants to retire or if the old clan leader had died. The council along with the clans’ druids will have to travel to their sacred place to perform a special type of ritual. There the tree of life will answer their question in its small lake and show them the chosen Raqion. This will always be a Raqion picked with one of the following features: good Leadership, Pure of heart, Empathetic or Determined.

 

Once the Raqion has been chosen the council will send out birds to deliver the message and will have to find the new leader. Once they found the Raqion it’s still the choice of the Raqion themselves whether or not they will accept the offer. If they don’t the tree will have to choose a new leader again. If they do accept the Raqion will be taken to the Southern Capital and be crowned Leader over the clan.

It is possible that the chosen Raqion might not even be a Woods clan member at all. But until this choice has not been presented to the individual a new leader cannot be chosen. But this is very rare to happen.
 

RELIGION

We at the Woods clan believe in two gods. Luxona the goddess of never-ending life and Exitus the god of the afterlife. According to the Woods clan both of these watch over the Raqions and provide balance and guidance.

Luxona is represented as a goddess of birth and life. Often thanked whenever an Raqion egg hatches. She is also claimed to be the mother of Nature, making sure all things will bloom and continue their cycle in life. Being a Guidance in the current life a Raqion and other creatures will live. Some Raqions claim to have heard her voice and it’s often said that a clan leader might be in contact with their Goddess.

 

 Exitus is a god that represents the afterlife. Once the soul of a Raqion has met their end they will be taken by Exitus and guided to the afterlife. Their heart will be weight on a scale to see how pure and noble it was during its life. Once the Raqion passed the test they will be blessed with paradise. It’s also stated that Exitus and Luxona allow some souls to return to the earth handing them a new life.

 

It's said that Bad Raqions might not meet a good and peaceful afterlife and that if their heart weighs heavy Exitus will eat their soul. Condemning them to an afterlife that would have four stages of regret. These stages will be arena-like and involve tasks you need to overcome to prove you are worthy of paradise. The first stage holds demonic beings that try and tear you apart. As The second will have you face your true fears. The third will be full of voices and screams of people you have lost or who’s lives you might have taken. In the fourth you will have to face a powerful demon that holds the element you are most weak too. Only if you defeat and overcome these obstacles Exitus will guide you to paradise.

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TRADING, MATERIAL AND FOOD

The woods clan has a big export and import with some of the other clans out there. This being mainly Lunar and Sun clan even Phantom clan at times. They might not be the best at mining and digging but they sure are the best at growing fruits and vegetables. So, some items or materials might not be mentioned here that they still do own.

 

Material found or made by the Woods clan:
(Note these are some of them)

- Gold, - Copper, - Iron, - Steel, - rosewood, - Oak woods, - Birch wood, - Jungle wood, - Sapphire, - Cromonium (green crystals), - Cotton,

 

Food farmed by the Woods Clan:
(Note these are some of them)

- Choco beans, - nuts, (have at least 4 versions: the cas nuts, the pea nuts, pica nuts and hal nuts), - Avocado, - Wheat, - Soft white wheat, - Carrots, - Corn, - Mushrooms, - fruits/ vegetables (can be nearly any type),