The Craft & Artisan Guild 

Background & Overview

History

It is believed that both the elder seeds of Caerme’onn and Tahorran derive from ancient folk-lore tells of Faeinn, a mali’ame huntress who had perfected the art of the chase. Many wished to be as great of a hunter as Faeinn. She provided many meals, pelts and tools from her trips out in the woodlands. Notably, Faeinn was renowned for the stags she had brought back to the village. The elves noticed that the woman slowly returned to the settlement with less and less horned animals. The depletion was questionable, how could the population of deer dwindle so soon? 

It was one peculiar day out in the clustered woodlands that Faeinn was approached by a pure white stag; muscular and majestic in its entirety. His antlers were broad, defying gravity in their branching stature and design. Intriguing he was, and Faeinn was greedy to desire hunting such a beautiful animal. The buck set the she-elf out for a wild chase, one she was not used to. Out of the forest lands and across the hottest of deserts did the stag tease Faeinn. The presumed predator had lost her prey and defeat settled in as Faeinn sat with her back against the trunk of a canopying tree. In the corner of her eye, however, the porcelain stag appeared. Tired she was to dare try anything against the creature as he approached, head held dignified and high. Amaethon was his name, the wild spirit mani of regality, justice and fatherhood. He had gifted the exhausted huntress with three flourishing saplings- a confusing gesture surely. Yet Amaethon explained, it were these saplings that may be cultivated by her people, planted, harvested and easy to replant. 

The Caerme’onn and Tahorran of Yore learned to utilize these gifted saplings, trees that today we refer to as Ame’lie. Those who were enlightened and worked with the Ame’lie trees were known as Tree Singers. We bring the term Tree Singer back to represent the craftsmanship and artistry that came along with the effective farming practices our ancestors participated in. 

What are we about?

The Tree Singers craftsmen and artisan guild are a collective group of individuals who wish to participate in craft, display their work, learn new skills and techniques, and sell their goods! Based in the village of Nevaehlen, all within the community are welcome to join! People craft in all groves alike!

Positions

Simply put, there are only two positions available in the guild; Artisan and Novice. Artisans are those comfortable with a specific art form, while Novices wish to learn a particular skill. It is encouraged, but not required for the two positions to interact! That being said, we support members of the guild to host events.

Tattoos 

The Beaver and Raven, Meracahe and Kwakwani are the wild spirit mani of Craftsmen and Artists. Along with the other respected mani, these two are prominent but not exclusive, to the everyday works of weaving, wood carving, pottery, tailoring, painting, and writing. Many mali’ame and those a part of the culture mark their bodies with the ilmyumier of the respective mani of their choosing. 

If you’re interested in such, you may contact a priest from The Green Priesthood.

Marking of the Craftsman, Meracahe

Marking of the Artist, Kwakwani

((Tattoo art by Trinn!)

Arts

The guild is open to a plethora of art forms, including, but not limited to the following listed below!

► Smithing

► Pottery

► Carpentry 

► Glazier

► Literature

► Painting

► Textile

► Culinary

There are many locations around Nevaehlen, like the guild hall itself, where workstations are available for our members to utilize.

How to join?

Approach in role-play! The guild hub is a small shop beside the Apothecary in the village of Nevaehlen. AND/OR comment on this forum post to be added to our discord with the format below: 

               IGN:

               Discord:

               Character Name:

               Position: [one listed above!]

               Art: [one of the listed above!]

Any questions, feel free to pm me on discord! Carol#7747