Fasa li Nuam
The original people of Arad, the history of the Fasa li Nuam stretches back to the time of the Immortals. They claim to predate all other races, and enjoy a unique bond with the gaea. They are excellent riders and herdsmen, and are fiercely protective of their land, often arresting any outsiders without escorts on their lands and killing those who trespass on their sacred land. Because of this, not much is known of the Ancient Lands, except that it boasts a large forest. They were the first druids.
Culture
The Fasa live their lives in family groups, only breaking them apart when it is too large for the land to sustain. For the most part, these tribes are nomadic, although there are a few that have settled into cities, primarily the Ain Ealdo. Most prefer the freedom that living on the move gives, and don't want to be trapped in one location. The Fasa are a stubborn and proud people, despite their claims to go where the wind carries. They are reserved with those not of their family, but show great kindness and compassion to those who they care about.
There are currently seven clans in Fasa li Nuam, with many different tribes associate with each. Each clan has a distinct traditional role in their society, although the lines are blured in day to day life. Members are marked when they come of age with their clan's tattoo on their bicep. Boys have the inside of their bicep marked, while girls have the outside. At marriage this band is completely with their spouse's clan, afterwhich the couple will be part of the wife's clan. There are generally some tribal characteristics in the tattoo, but they all follow the same basic design. These tattoos are only shown in formal settings, Fasa wearing sleeves at almost all other times.
Clans
Below are listed the seven clans.
- Ain Elado
- Disyl Usuente
- Grael Aetsen
- Ildaizi
- Tae Skelym
- Tenejo Isdra
- Untaise
