Kamaraka
Kamaraka
Religion
Traditions
-15% Land Attrition
+2 Tolerance of the True Faith
Standing TallThe Lai'i are pejoratively called troll elves by Cannorians, both for their staggering height and for their coarse hair, which is atypical of the elves. Standing around 8 feet, their increased size grants them remarkable strength with which they use to great effect during hunting expeditions. During war their powerful blows crumble defenses, while their stature sows fear amongst their enemies. Additionally the Lai'i are known for their unwavering commitment to their noble code of conduct, standing tall as pillars of honor and loyalty amongst their allies and kin.
+10% Infantry Combat Ability
Tswohvwoh'ii's CallingTswohvwoh'ii called upon her worshippers to navigate her lands and earn the privilege to settle down. Each step we took during our great pilgrimage was a step taken towards a brighter future. Our Goddess is capable of showing mercy towards those that fulfill what is asked of them, and the blessing to settle her lands was a great gift that none of us could ignore. Each part of the journey also granted us the opportunity to uncover a great many boons for our nation. In the west, the jungle is filled with trees sturdier than stone, which were perfect for constructing our future settlement. To the south, there is a great forest of towering mushrooms, and the heart of our Goddess. There lay the true symbol of life and rebirth for the jungle. The east is filled with hostile fauna, and ravenous "leechmen". They are accursed beasts, in service to a malevolent God; caution will be necessary when passing through their hunting grounds. Within the northern region, rumors of ancient ruins that are brimming with unnatural devices run wild. We must be prepared, for this is no denying this calling.
+15% Movement Speed
+50% Trade Range
Inhospitable HabitationEvery day that we continue to survive in this jungle is a gift. But even gifts can have a price, for Tswohvwoh'ii does not give her gifts out of any form of kindness, but from a grim reality that we may someday be useful to her.\n\nSleepless nights are spent staring into a dark jungle, gnawing at our sanity, threatening to swallow us whole. Every new sunrise brings with it the horrors of a new day. Vast swathes of our people have already succumbed to the jungle's trials, and none are untouched by her wrath. Each scar tells a tale, one which may have frightened us at some point, but now simply adds to the dull ache of our terrible burden. For what purpose must our people continue to brave these challenges? Why have we not already given up, and offered ourselves into her loveless embrace? Because we are strong.\n\nOur strength is not just that of our bodies, but our minds as well. Endless decades of horrors have forged our people into fierce hunters and warriors. Each challenge brings forth new opportunities for improvement and for our society to learn how to thrive in this nightmare. While none go unscathed, every loss has brought us ever close to becoming the masters of this jungle, or at the very least, finally escaping its grasp.
-10% Shock Damage Received
Bone BoundTo become warriors and shamans, young Lai'i must go through an initiation ritual. Their task is to capture a beast alone and, upon return, ritually slay it while singing songs to honor its sacrifice. A shaman is present during the ritual who will capture the energy of the beast just before death; the bones are then fashioned into armor, with the shaman imprinting the beast's energy into it. Both warriors and shamans incorporate soft tissue such as hide, fur, or feathers into the armor, but the armor for shamans is made lighter.\n\nThose that are Bone Bound are able to merge the bestial energy within their armor with their own. Warriors are granted enhanced physical skills such as increased speed, endurance, and strength, adept climbing and swimming abilities, and enhanced senses. Shamans, on the other hand, attune more strongly and gain an instinctual understanding of the beast they wear, such as sensing their presence and intuitively deciphering their behavior. This allows magic aligned with the beast each shaman wears to become more accessible and easier to wield. In addition, ritual magic done with others who wear the same kind of bones is amplified and prolonged. Alongside these abilities, they sometimes exhibit sharpened mental capabilities.
+0.15 Infantry Shock
Carcass CraftsmenThe craftsmen of the Lai'i take great care to utilize the entire animal, ensuring that they both avoid waste and the inadvertent nourishment of their Goddess. From the animal's hide, they craft soft garments and rugs. The sinew of the creature is transformed into sturdy cordage and bowstrings. Utilizing the animal fat, they create soap by combining it with wood ash, water, special plant oils, and salt. As for the bones, they fashion them into both armor and weapons. These exceptional pieces are meticulously crafted using materials acquired through the warriors' own hunting endeavors. The armor and weapons bear distinctive engravings, proudly displaying the tribe's name and commemorating the kills achieved by their wearers.
-1% Yearly Army Tradition Decay
Spurning The DeadWhen Lai'i die, the tribe gathers together to begin the Death Song. It starts with the family of the deceased singing songs of remembrance. Next, those who have a grudge against the deceased or to whom the deceased owed a favor sing songs of forgiveness. Lastly, the whole tribe sings a song together begging the goddess to let the deceased's spirit pass on to the afterlife. Afterwards, people cease speaking of the dead and burn their belongings, to make sure the spirit doesn't return and get captured by the jungle goddess forever. Only those who have fallen in defense of their home are remembered every year through song, so as to have their spirit help ferry weaker spirits to the afterlife.
-15% Stability Cost Modifier
Cannorian TechnologyWith the arrival of settlers and adventurers from the east, new technology has become available to us. Advanced farming techniques and tools have led to a population boom, opening up more opportunities for expansion, and freeing us from a marginal subsistence. This has brought our once burgeoning population into a sustainable range. More importantly, the weapons of war these foreigners possess could be a tool with which to unshackle ourselves from Tswohvwoh'ii's suffocating grip.
-5% Artillery Cost
+5% Production Efficiency
Ambition
+2% Missionary Strength
History
TBD
Strategy
TBD