The Nevaehlen Seeds | Tribes of the Mali'ame

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Art by Numirya

 

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The clans of Wood Elven culture, also known as Mali’ame Seeds, are traditionally larger groups of one or multiple families coming together under the ideals of a single clan. They are the embodiment of cultural diversity among the Mali’ame people due to how unique each seed can be compared to others. Some seeds were nomadic, social people with a knack for living off the beaten path while others were solitary and isolated, adapted to certain terrain.

The concept of the Mali’ame seeds was originally created after the disappearance of Malin and the dispersal of the elves. When Irrin Sirame led her people into the wild to continue following the old ways, the Era of the Seeds began as families of elves came together to form these clans. It was only after the betrayal of Archdruid Garthon and the mourning of Irrin Sirame for the banishment of Taynei’hiylu that the seeds began to fade away into forgotten lore.

In the present day, old and new seeds have sprung back to life with a vigor for cultural revival. Old bloodlines from the days long past welcome in new and unrelated faces to their ranks, bolstering kinship among elvenkind. The colors of seed ilmyumier, the tattooed markings that traditionally signify members of a seed with deeper meaning, are notable throughout the Vale of Nevaehlen. 

 

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The current gathering of seeds within the Vale of Nevaehlen are a varied mixture of greater and wandering seeds that all call the village community home. These seeds are… 

 

 

 

 

Art by mikki

 

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Overview:

 

The Arvellon are one of the smaller and lesser known tribes amongst the first migration of Mali’ame. The ways of the Autumnal Watchers are deeply rooted in Aspectism and the Mani pantheon, basing their various styles and values upon that of the old ‘ame teachings. The Arvellon are tricksters known to have a lust for life, being fun loving and cheerful people who often perform tricks and pranks on those deserving of it or simply for fun. Like most other seeds, the Arvellon worship a select few Mani in particular. Felixii The Wildcat, and Kwakwani the Trickster Raven.

 

Ilmyumier: 

 

An orange sleeve of tribal designs that are centered upon the bicep and shoulder with blank orange leading onto a smaller section of designs that wrap just below the wrist. Topping the sleeve, upon the shoulder, is the head of a wildcat and two raven wings.

 

Chieftain: Eretria Arvellon (Mewliet)

 

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Art by nikadonna

 

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Overview:

 

The Caerme’onn are among the oldest and most known seeds in Mali’ame history, dating back to the Princedom of Laureh’lin. They are devout keepers of Mali’ame culture and lore, prominent leaders, and fierce protectors whose ranks have included the likes of Princes, Chieftains, and even Archdruii. They hold the values of loyalty, strength, ambition, determination, and leadership. Alongside the theme of leadership, these antler-marked mali are notable among the Wild Faith as followers to Amaethon, Prince of Cervidae, and Bolomormaa, Wild Princess of Bears. The blending between the two Mani exemplifies the Caerme’onn’s duty to nurture and protect equally.

 

Ilmyumier:

 

Stag’s antlers are marked in sanguine dyes under the eyes, upon the chest, upon the arms, or a mixture of the three. 

 

Chieftain: Miven Caerme’onn (WestCarolina)

 

 

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Art by nikadonna

 

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Overview: 

 

The Norväyn are an ancient group of warriors, craftsmen, and storytellers from Malin’s Age that were adopted into the Mali’ame after the great schisms of elves. They hold the pillars of honor, patience, and legacy while pressing the concept of a balance between logic and emotion. For them, duty to their home and kin is the highest calling one could pursue and doing so honorably assures their names are never forgotten. They choose to follow Morea, the Wolf, as their patron Mani. They believe that the Wolf is not only an embodiment of ferocity, but also a spirit of clever hunters and loyalty to the pack.

 

Ilmyumier:

 

Green-grey markings etched into the flesh of each member via an elvish knotwork of branches that all begin from the stylized image of a wolf skull crowned with the canopy of a tree. The marking is placed on the Norväyn’s dominant arm, taking up most of the shoulder and bicep, and curled just slightly farther in every direction of the body. 

 

Chieftain: Eonan Norväyn (ThumperJack_)

 

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Art by nikadonna

 

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Overview:

 

The Sirame, the devoted followers of Irrin Sirame, emulate the mother of the Mali’ame culture and the very concept of seeds through preservation of religion in times both dim and bright. They are often seen as teachers, priests, and scholars that spread knowledge of the Mali’ame to wherever the woodland folk remain in the world. They choose to worship the Aspects primarily as was the way of Irrin Sirame, acknowledging the Mani spirits though claiming no patron from their pantheon. Their values include faith, unity, stewardship, fortitude, and a deep connection to the wild.

 

Ilmyumier:

 

The depiction of the green dragon, Taynei’hiylu, wraps up and down one arm entirely, snaking over the flesh in flight. The ‘ame may adorn themselves over the rest of their body in viridian flame, should they wish to, but it is not required.

Chieftain: Aedrie Sirame (searose143), Oryl Sirame (epicworld123)

 

 

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Fledgling Seeds

 

Seeds of the past and families that have yet to establish themselves as a full Nevaehli tribe, yet are recognized as seeds and welcomed into the woodland embrace.

 

 

 

 

 

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