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Post by Red Charge on May 22, 2014 9:42:30 GMT -5
Government
Each Zebra Tribe has a Chieftain and a Shaman, or Mystical Mare. While the chieftain polices the tribe, controls the warriors and sets the policy of the tribe, the Shaman and Mystic Mare are mediators, advisers and storytellers of the tribe. Shamans and Mystic Mares often educate the young foals of the tribe before they are ready to train as whatever role the chieftain has assigned for them. It is also the Shaman's duty to appease the ancestors and pass on the history and knowledge of the tribe between generations. Shamans and Mystic Mares traditionally speak in rhymes, both in their native tongues and in any other language they know. This is a practice that appeases the ancestors and keeps the mind sharp and receptive.
Zebra Magic
Zebras do have access to magic, though in different ways than ponies. Any Zebra can use alchemy to concoct a potion, though their alchemy is based less on extracted properties of magical ingredients, but rather the natural synergy of different ingredients and the way they combine. Most of this knowledge is used for medicinal purposes. Zebra shamans and mystic mares may also use the Ancestors with various degrees of potency. While every Zebra can contact and worship their ancestors, only shamans and mystic mares can truly harness the power of the ancestors.
The Zebra Tribes
Kickuyu
Territorial, conquering, very large tribe, cheerful/ laughter-loving, carefree, lack of a sense of vengeance, good sense of justice. Into farming, business, bridges, string, wire, iron chains, medicine.
Hottentrot
Worships the moon, shepherds, hostile
Bushponies
Scattering of smaller tribes. Hunter-Gatherers. Peaceful/friendly. Females held in high regard.
Shoelu
Hostile, though superstitious. Will not attack without a VERY good reason. Very large and powerful tribe. Herbalists and diviners are paramount to their society.
Damarea
Cattle-herds. Poor. Loners in general.
Maresi
Miners. Friendly.
Coloured
A diverse tribe of "mixed" ponies/zebras who have painted themselves to honor their combined heritage. A friendly tribe with knowledge of both traditional and modern ways and languages, they make amazing ambassadors.
The Ghost Tribe
A tribe made out of, according to Zebra superstition, angry spirits bent on punishing the world for their transgressions against the ancestors. Though its existence has yet to be proven, there is one defining characteristic that all Zebra "witnesses" use when describing members of the tribe - unlike all other zebras, who are usually white with black stripes, the Ghost Tribe zebras are black with white stripes, giving them a horrifying visage.
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