Temple Tribe

Summary

The temple tribe is known as one or the biggest and oldest tribes on Lumosa. They're situated in a giant underground cave system with softstone in abundance, the colors of stone range from dull oranges, yellows to reds and browns. Because of its cozy nature many softs choose to settle here despite the tribe’s many laws. They are strict on their peaceful beliefs and will not tolerate troublemakers, thieves or anyone else who stirs up conflict and upsets their peace.

You will not go far in this tribe without seeing some sort of worship to the light elemental and locals will not take kindly to travelers disrespecting a deity. Travelers may not simply walk in as they please and must go through a verification process to make sure they are not carrying any magic items.

Locals of this tribe are often generous and kind if not a bit wary of outsiders, Wordweaving, artists, scribes, dancers and other creative passions are a common occupation in this tribe.

The use of any magic performed by anyone except the Oracle and their Sentinels is strictly prohibited and punishable by exile, the reason as to why is unknown to most except the elders of the tribe and is a closely guarded secret.

Tribe specialties;

• Story weaving & writing
• dancing
• Silk and other cloth materials 

Customs & traditions;

• Despite magic being banned, Light element is heavily favored in this tribe and its god is still worshiped today.
• It is said that softlings will sneak out at night to practice runes by themselves but if they are caught depending on severity they either get a suspension or full banishment. 
• The oracle holds a monthly light ceremony using crystals with runes carved into them.
• The resident homes are carved into the side of cave walls, ranging from a simple hole in the wall to an intricate piece of architecture 

Oracle succession system;

The Temple Tribe is one of the few tribes who follows a succession cycle that stays in the family 'bloodline’, as such an Oracle’s deputy will always be a close relative. If an Oracle has no relatives a new Deputy will be chosen via trial.

These trials are a difficult affair filled with puzzles and questions only the most devoted softs would know immediate answers to - but in the end? They believe their god must approve of the candidate by performing a complicated magic ritual.

A deputy trial is one of the few times magic will be permitted for normal members of the tribe. 

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Tribe relations;

Sweetwind; text

Pridescale; text

Warriors; text

Eclipse; text

Whitelilly; text

Ichor Veins; text

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Look below for important locations inside of the tribe & their lore!
(wip at time of writing)