The Tresery Seed

[Sykogenic 1284]

 

 

The Tresery Seed

 Lion’s Pride

 

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I. History

 

With the disappearance of Malin that led to the era of the tribal Seeds forming, one such Seed took to the great savannahs to live a nomadic life. Led by Leric Tresery, this tribe lived away from their kin, towards the harsher plains of the savannah where they were free to live and prosper in the wilds. The game was abundant and so were the predators, allowing the Seed to hone their skills and take on great challenges in order to survive. It was here where the legend of the Great Lion Spirit began and became cemented in the Seed's history and culture.  

 

Legends expanded across the savannah wilds, from orc to human, of the Tresery Seed.  A beast who killed without cause terrorized the region, leading to the disappearance of hundreds over the centuries. One day legend became fact as a Tresery child had gone to gather water and never returned. The hunters of the Seed took up arms and tracked down the beast.  Their efforts led them to his lair where they found themselves surrounded by hundreds of descendant corpses in varying stages of decomposition. The beast, overcome with rage, attacked the hunters as they entered his cave and a fight began, forcing the hunters to work together to slay the great beast. When the beast finally collapsed onto the floor the reason for its actions became known. A foul blight had overtaken its mind and caused the centuries-long destruction that unfolded. A fog then crept into the lair, revealing a set of glowing golden eyes within the darkness. A silhouette of a massive lion then revealed itself and the hunters felt within them a sudden surge of pride and courage. The fog slowly dissipated, leaving the hunters in an otherwise empty cave. But a  blessing had been placed on the Tresery Seed for generations to come. 

 

Throughout the centuries thereafter, the story of what had happened with the Great Lion Spirit was kept safeguarded within the Tresery Seed, giving reverence and praise to the mysterious wild God. Such examples extend to the past centuries, and the deeds of Leric Tresery. Having begun life within the White Rose to where he became one of Xan's chosen, The Keeper of Order. His son Tristin took to aiding that of their own kind, having fought as a warrior and leader to the standing of High Prince and the first labelled King within the Mali'ame since that of Malin himself. His presence re-ignited the Tresery Seed and its standing as a Royal Seed during Vailor when a Druid named Artimec brought back the lost culture of the Mali'ame people. 

 

With Tristin's disappearance, the Seed itself fell into the pages of history once again. Those that still held the bloodline scattered and pursued their own path of courage and prideful valor. It was in this time that Andria Tresery, daughter of Vailoen Winterleaf and Leric Tresery, returned to the Mali'ame people of Irrinor. With her determination and resolve, she set out on reviving the clan and restoring some of its former glory. She was reunited with her cousin, Kalius Tresery who soon became Chieftain as she was called elsewhere. Over time the clan gew stagnant again, that was until Kalius was appointed Warden of the Elven Pale, where the seed now formally resides, though it has members living in many places such as within Siramenor and within the Druidic Grove.

 

Modern Status

 

The Seed currently resides within the Elven Pale where Kalius Tresery leads as Chieftain in attempts to revive the Seed. With this new era of the Seed's History comes a change in its tattoo along with more spiritual guidance and an emphasis on finding one's way in the world. A warrior status is highly revered in the Seed, and teachings revolve around physical strength just as much as mental fortitude.



 

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II. Customs & Practices

 

Seed Values

 

Pride - A trait that all Tresery possess, Pride is revered most of all within the Seed. Pride in oneself emits from within and pushes forward through all hardships of life. Even in failure pride does not sway or falter, a Tresery gets up, learns from their mistakes, and pushes forward until they achieve their goal. Pride in family radiates as the Seed stands and moves together as one. Those that insult, disrespect, or harm ones of this Seed are met with barred fangs and a mighty roar in return.

 

Courage - Courage is the willingness to stand up in the name of what is just in the face of danger and judgement from others. A Tresery does not back down and does not let fear consume them to where duty fails. It is the call of the warrior, the guardian, the protector and the leader. It is an unmistakable urge to stand up and fight for their ideals and virtues. This however should never be mistaken for foolish ventures, for even a lion knows when to strike and when to retreat to fight another day. 

 

Leadership - Leadership runs deep with the history of this Royal Seed. The lion’s power to command and lead is instilled within each member. It is the combination of courage and pride that shows a Tresery's presence as one not to be trifled with, and in turn, it is not uncommon for one of this Seed to assume a leadership role. A Tresery, when placed in a follower position behind a strong leader, will acknowledge and respect such to where they gain the Lion's protection in regards to safety and alliance. 

 

Loyalty - Loyalty must lie within the soul of every Tresery. Every member is entrusted with being able to uphold and stay true to the noble history of the seed. Loyalty also can extend towards individuals or other clans and Seeds as a Tresery will be undeniably loyal to their friends and compatriots. Though this falls in turn should one betray a member of the Seed as they would be met with ferocity and fervor. This trait is displayed through action and announcing towards the group or individual of the Lion standing by their side. 

 

Ilmyumier Tattoo 

 

The Ilmyumier of the Tresery Seed is that of a golden lion's head. The gold not only represents the animal itself, but also the seeds' reverence of pride and the royal history of the Seed. The tattoo is worn only on the upper chest, symbolizing the courage of their worth and proudly displaying their identity. Exceptions are very rarely made, generally only if a severe injury in that area prevents it being placed or if another symbolic tattoo is there. If such occurs, it is allowed then to be placed somewhere usually visible, such as the arms, head or face.

 

Worship

 

The viewpoints of this Seed extend back to its earliest roots, having been both spiritually and physically devoted to the wilds and that of the people. The Wild Faith holds a dominant role in worship, seeing more relation to that of the Mani and their symbolism of nature's strength. The Aspects are acknowledged as either guardians over all of the natural world or different parts of nature itself that shows areas of life and death. The Great Lion Spirit and its story is what is followed mostly given how closely it relates to the values of this Seed. It isn't uncommon however to see one also worshipping or following Xan, with many of this Seed being Paladins. The Aengul of Order and Guardianship is highly respected in this Seed, showing duty above all else. This is seen in the paladins throughout history, depicted as holy warriors of courage and pride, dispatching enemies that wish to harm descendants. Common Druidic Ways that a Tresery might follow would be Emerald or Ichor Way. The Emerald embodies dedication and resolve to one's self in order to achieve their goals. The Ichor Way stirs actions through passion and strength in order to take down the challenges before them. Other deities that display a warrior or protector spirit are highly regarded as well. This includes Cernunnos, Morea, Moccus, Bolomornaa, etc. 

 

The Ritual of Mahae

 

 

The ritual is performed as a tribal dance where one person plays the lion and the rest of the participants play the hunter(s). The dance begins with the lion displaying his predatory prowess, encircling the group. Each step is elegant, hands striking towards the hunters to mimic claws. The hunters in turn dance in reaction, mimicking the dodging of blows and striking back in turn. Only bows or spears are permitted as weapons for the hunters. After a few circles around the hunters, the lion changes the dance where they lunge at the hunter in a much more aggressive manner.  The hunter dances back, and goes on the aggressive themselves, then uses striking motions with a spear. The lion acts like it is struck and the dance ends as the lion then bows down completely to the hunters. The prayer is then spoken as the hand remains on the chest, displaying the blessing that was given long ago. Music of drums or other tribal instruments are used to tell this tale that follows along with the dance and ends when the prayer is spoken.

 

Prayer

"ellaurir ay'Ame, kae Mahae nae sanere.

cerun okansaen'ehya ito heya'leh myumin,

kaean nae'leh Sirame ahern'onn adonterae,

iyul kaean hiylun myumierae.

Marhiylun maehae'onn, nae'leh iheiuhii il'kae ahera."

 

"Prince of the Wild, I name you Mahae.

Whose charge is strength and guardianship,

We ask for your blessing of honour,

That we may take up your spirit hereafter.

Great Spirit of the Lion, bless us with your voice."

 

Trials of the Seed  

 

Trial of Devotion - This trial done shows commitment and loyalty to the Seed. It begins with pledging oneself and undergoing the Acceptance Rite Ceremony that allows the person into the Seed as an acolyte. This is done through the performing of the Mahae dance and ritual. The acolyte plays the hunter and the seed member plays the lion. Through this dance, the seed member judges the acolyte's actions and display. If deemed worthy by the end of the dance, the Seed member will then paint the acolyte's chest with a paw symbol, showing a cub like status and now under the protection of the Seed. The paint colors allowed are gold, orange, or brown. Once done, the acolyte are both protected and a responsibility to the members to follow and uphold the values and ideals of the Seed during their training.

 

Trial of Combat - Pride and Courage doesn't come from mere words. It shows most through action and prowess. A warrior's worth is from experience and dealing with hardships throughout life so they can push towards their goals and climb higher. It is why for this trial, it commands the acolyte to prove their worth as a warrior by challenging  members of three different groups or backgrounds to a duel, and winning. The challenge declared is a sign of utter respect towards those challenged, showing that the Lion acknowledges them as a warrior and worthy challengers. 

 

Trial of the Lion - When the acolyte is seen as having their other trials complete, it is then they undertake the final. To prove they are a true Tresery and worthy of the Ilmyumier, the acolyte shall take on the challenge of the hunters from generations ago. They embark on a hunt to fight and kill a lion. A member of the Seed will follow on this journey yet will not interfere as they are the symbolism of the child and descendants that were killed in the story and what gives courage to take on such a foe. A spear and/or bow is all that is permitted as a weapon, ensuring equal grounds for the predator when issuing a challenge to it. Should the acolyte succeed, the remains are used to craft an ornament to proudly wear or a weapon to use. The rest of it is offered to Mahae, the Great Lion Spirit as a symbol of respect towards the beast. It is then that the acolyte shall be given the tribal marking, now becoming a full Tresery Seed member. 

  



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III. Bloodline Appearance

 

The physical attributes from the Tresery Bloodline extend far down through many generations, holding a dominant gene when offspring are born. This is mostly seen from the bloodline of the Tresery males, having the trademark ebony colored hair, peak physical build, and tanned colored skin. From females of this bloodline it is less so yet the ebony hair color still seems to be a more dominant gene when offspring are born. A Tresery often has high, defined cheekbones. 

 

Clothing wise, the colors used by the Seed are golden, orange, brown, or any mixture of the three. This is usually seen with fabrics and decorations that are shown in the Tresery Seed Hall. Armor falls with the individual, though members of the Seed are gifted with a set that has engravings and style that is symbolic towards the Tresery Seed and that of the Great Lion Spirit Mahae. 

 

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