The Basilisks of the Azim Steppe

Sole Seeker tribe of the Steppe, the 'P' Tribe

History

Summers and summers ago, but not many, a nomadic sunseeker tribe migrated within the bounds of the Azim Steppe. With fruitful hilltops and temperate weather, the tribe thought it the perfect place to settle and ground themselves after years of travel. However, these lands had been laid claim to by the Xaelic tribes of Othard, and would not so easily share territory with outsiders. With natives that would seldom share their land with even their raen kin, the tribe knew that to settle here would be no easy fit. Yet despite this, they found their in. To undergo a series of trials set by the khagan to prove themselves as true people of the Steppe.Thus, the 'P' tribe earned their stay in Othard, braving fierce battles and dangerous tasks, all to make their home as they pleased. Years later, the basilisks founded themselves upon this brave tale, and flourished within their new setting. Having evolved beyond nomadic wanderers, they turned towards the bounties of stolen riches. Where some xaelic tribes stole man, the seeker tribe stole gold and items of high value, and through this became well known and revered as a true force to be reckoned with. Over time they had gained not only the Xaela's tolerance, but their respect as well.For the time being, the Basilisks have accepted their role in the Steppe, and do not participate in any major Xaelic traditions such as the Nadaam. However, in time they seek to be true Xaela brethren and even fight for their chance in time to become khagan of the Steppe itself. They have adapted many Xaelic traditions into their own, however they seldom participate in major political events regarding the Azim Steppe itself. The Basilisks have taken their sun seeking nature to the next level, having come to be devout followers of the Dawn Father, Azim, and accepting him as part of their tribal history. Beyond this, they are an extremely traditional seeker tribe, consisting of only one Nunh at a time, with few who come to challenge him.In present day, they are widely regarded as the thief tribe of the Steppe, associated occasionally with the Confederacy in trading stolen goods. While they are skilled in agriculture and crafting, they tend to rely more on fencing stolen imports with Onokoro, which they often make a profit for within the Steppe as well. A heavily trade based economy has kept the tribe flourishing for many years.

The Tribe

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NPC Members

Customs

Inclusivity

As most Seeker tribes tend to be, the Basilisks tend to be more reserved and keep to their own. It is generally considered taboo to have serious, romantic relations with those outside of the tribe, and more taboo would be to engage romantically with non-Seeker individuals. It is not entirely unheard of, as some members (like those of other seeker tribes) have set off on their own to pursue these relations, but is still considered a rare and frowned upon occurrence. The Basilisks believe wholeheartedly, however, in pursuing ones desires to the fullest. If a member grows interest in another of a different race or tribe, they are encouraged to go after it, so long as it does not interfere with the tribe itself. Outsiders are not welcome to joining the tribe, unless they abide by the 'P' tribe's standards and prerequisites, i.e being a Seeker of the Sun themselves. However, should a member have a non-marital romantic relationship with an outsider of another race or tribe, it is allowed so long as it does not alter their performance within the tribe, or bring about conflict between the tribe and another.

Mating Ritual

The 'P' Tribe follows the same typical breeding cycle and schedule as most seeker tribes, however their method of matchmaking is more unique to their traditions and culture as members of the Azim Steppe. The tradition is a three day process, beginning with a Matching Ceremony.During the ceremony, every member of the tribe plays a vital role, even those not participating in the cycle itself. Elder non-participants partake in painting the cheeks of female suitors with the blood of serpents, as snakes bare both the symbol of the 'P' tribe, as well as fertility itself. The Nunh recieves his own face paint, cheeks decorated in the symbols we recognize as venus and mars, drawn in yellow pollen. Tia members gather with traditional Steppe instruments, and those under the age of sixteen gather materials to weave wreaths made of hollyhock flowers, poppies, barrenwort, and lotus flowers. These wreaths are worn by female participants, as well as used to decorate the various tents around the tribe's territory. The center of the wreaths worn by women are often fitted with moonstone.A maypole is brought up in the center of the tribe's land, adorned with Xaelic tapestries akin to those that decorate the monoliths around the Dawn Throne. Tapestries often depict the relation between Nhaama and Azim, blues and yellows woven amongst one another as well as more miqo'te-adjacent interpretations of the deities' appearances.There is one tapestry per female participant, and one additional tapestry for the Nunh to carry. Beginning the ceremony, the Tia's will begin to play their instruments, accompanied by the choir of minor participants who sing along in traditional ballads. As the music begins, the Nunh will begin walking clockwise, twisting his tapestry around the maypole. In tandem, female participants will walk counter-clockwise, twisting their own tapestries with them. The music continues for a set amount of time, pre-determined by the musicians and kept exclusively between them so not to potentially rig the ceremony in anyone's favor. Once the music stops, so too will the participants in their waltz. The participant standing beside the Nunh will be paired with him for the remainder of the three day event.On the evening of the second day, the Nunh and his match will be released into the wild of the Steppe. The Nunh is given a head start, set loose to roam the hillsides as his match is fitted with a basket of provisions of sorts. She is soon set after him, to hunt him down for sport under the sunset. Though it is not mandatory to the tradition, it is common for the Nunh and his match to engage in lighthearted battle once reunited.As the sun sets, the pair will lay beside one another under the moonlight and snack upon hazelnuts, as well as paint one another once again in the blood of serpents. They often take turns rubbing refined, powdered moonstone into one another's skin, before spending the rest of their night in holy abstinence under Nhaama's watchful gaze.On the third day, the Nunh and his match will return to the tribe, where they will spend the rest of the day consummating their matchmaking. As for the rest of the tribe, the festivities are far from over. As the Nunh and his partner work to bring about the next member of their tribe, the rest of the members celebrate with feasts, games, and music. The fourth day, unofficial in the name of tradition, is often spent congratulating the Nunh and his match with more festivities.

Join the tribe!

Here within the P tribe, we are always looking to grow our numbers! For the first time, the P Tribe is opening their doors to new members! Should you decide to join, you may now choose between creating a pre-existing member, or having your current character complete the trials to earn their place amongst the Basilisks!While there would be no rules or prerequisites for joining the tribe, we ask that as a tribe member, you remember to be kind, trustworthy and friendly to our fellow roleplayers, and that you abide by the lore we've put together. It is important that we as a whole stick to the facts, and make sure to associate with only those who bring a good name to the roleplaying community.Should you choose to join, this would be ONLY as commitment intensive as YOU prefer.Join our FC! We're located on Diabolos and have a small estate dedicated to the P Tribe's main tent and the various ones surrounding. We also have a Discord, please /t any P Tribe member for the invite code.

Basics

Name: P'jarrin Nunh
Pronounce: Peh-Yar-in
Nicknames: Jarrin
Age: 31
Height: 5'8
Gender: Male
Race: Seeker of the Sun
Orientation: Bisexual, Polyamorous
Class: WAR
Profession: Tribe Leader

Hooks

- P'jarrin is and has been the leader of his tribe for nearly fifteen summers now, and that's certainly something worth noticing. As his tribe is the only seeker tribe in the Steppe, it is rather noteworthy for anyone who has ventured through and come across them. Perhaps you've heard of this dramatic feat.- Nearly two decades ago, P'jarrin made his first trip to Eorzea, and since then he hasn't had the opportunity to do it again. New and foreign to the West, he likely sticks out with his odd habits and state of dress.- P'jarrin has ventured West solely to see what state the rest of the world is in. His home is rather closed off, and as such he is in search of any sort of information on public and worldly affairs or politics. Perhaps you've overheard him state this desire before, and you have the answers for him.- A Nunh, a leader, but still a man. P'jarrin is fond of all sorts of passions and vices, and overall enjoys experiencing all pleasures of the world. It takes little convincing to get this guy out on the town. Try to show him a good time!- P'jarrin is well known by the confederate pirates of the Ruby Sea as a trade merchant, fencing stolen goods and items of import from travelers who deign to set foot within the Steppe, as well as their Xaelic neighbors. Perhaps his tribe has robbed you before, or you've bought from him! He is well known within the Ruby Sea for his popularity as a leader and trader.- P'jarrin has been the Nunh of his tribe since he was only fifteen. Nearly half of his life governing a tribe, he is bound to have some notoriety from travelers and other seeker tribes who keep up with their kin across the world.

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★ I operate on PST★ WU/T's are awesome and super appreciated
★ Ask for my discord for out of game rp!
★ Sprout friendly, just ask for help!
★ Standard ettiquite always applies.
★ IC =/= OOC
★ All RP! Horror, ERP, Action, I'm down!
★ I prefer long term to short term RP
★ No Plot? No Porn!
★ Ask for mare code
★ If you're here for P'jarrin, rather than P'lahni, be aware that his particularly sensitive opinions do not affect my own. I remind IC =/= OOC!

Basics

Name: P'minah Tia
Pronounce: Peh-Me-Nuh
Nicknames: Minah
Age: 26
Height: 5'8
Gender: Trans Male
Race: Miqo'te, Seeker of the Sun
Orientation: Gay and Polyamorous
Class: White Mage
Profession: Tribe Healer

Hooks

❥ Despite specializing in medicine, P'minah enjoys the thrill of a good hunt, whether he be the predator or the prey. Why not invite him out camping? He's rather resourceful after all.
❥ It takes only a moment to notice that this Tia is lacking in the typical bushy tail that most Miqo'te sport. How might that have happened?
❥ P'minah is all for a good joke and a good prank. Might you help him play a trick on his beloved Nuhn? He will be in your debt if P'jarrin is truly caught unawares.
❥ In need of a quick patch job? Bones sticking out of places they shouldn't? P'minah is more than happy to lick your wounds, as long as you can scratch his back in return.
❥ Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. P'minah is a firm believer in such idioms. Being from the Steppe, he is quite intrigued by all Eorzea's beauty and strange wonder. Care to take him on an unforgettable journey?
❥ Curious about tribe life and what it takes to survive the Steppe? He's all for talking and talking and talking. Though be warned, he tends to speak of his Nuhn quite a bit and most of what he says on other topics can sound rather bizarre.
❥ Some have described him akin to a cat in heat, an obscene monster, and an insufferable fool. One can only wonder how he earned such infamy.

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★★★ No IC transphobia without my explicit permission ★★★
★EST for timezone
★WU/T super cool with me!
★/t and DMs are open to people who ask
★Sprout friendly! No shame in being new!
★IC =/= OOC
★Prefer nonfeminine description words for ftm genitalia
★All RP welcome! Dark, Erotic, Battle, etc!
★Looking for long term RP relationships
★No porn without plot
★Important: P'minah is extremely crass and can be rather annoying at times. I the player do not mean any harm, so please tell me if he oversteps!
★Give me time to respond please respect that just because my character isn't saying anything that doesn't mean I am not typing something and/or you should push for a reply

Basics

Name: P'rana Tia
Pronounce: Prah-Nah
Nicknames: Rana
Age: 27
Height: 5'5
Gender: Male
Race: Seeker of the Sun
Orientation: Homosexual, Polyamorous
Class: Red Mage (EX-WAR)
Profession: Unknown

Hooks

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OOC

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Basics

Name: P'azih Tia
Pronounce: PAH-ZIH
Nicknames: Azih, Azi
Age: 21
Height: 5'6
Gender: Male
Race: Miqo'te
Orientation: Pansexual
Class: Lancer
Profession: Warrior of the Steppe

Hooks

★P'azih is a tribal boy and a Steppe local--if you hail from those parts or passed through, perhaps they met?★Occasionally, (when he was a teen) he would disappear for months at a time--he often made his way to Kugane in secret to explore, where he met foreigners and locals alike.★P'azih loves to fish--it is both his favorite pastime and most common way to relax. Do you want to talk about fishing? Because he does.★His desire to one day lead his people motivates most of his life decisions, and as such he has taken to learning all he can of the outer world through exploring and reading, which he really enjoys. Any subject he isn't already familiar with fascinates him to no end, and he'll throw himself into learning about it. Offer him books and you'll have his full attention.

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OOC

★20+ Only
★I am open to ERP, but only within the following non-negotiable rules:
-Established char relationships (i.e. long-term or pre-long term),
-Story-driven--it needs to fit the story, not just booty-booty-booty everywhere.★Any form of overtly violent/intensely emotionally distressing story arcs need to be agreed upon beforehand. Also, in-game SA is not allowed.
★I won't tolerate in-game homophobia/transphobia unless it is previously agreed upon/discussed, relevant to the story, and brief/mild.
★I am a safe space, if you need me to stop or pause I will--without question. I expect the same from you.
★I am not my character/s, you are not yours, we both have real lives/relationships.

P'korolon Bahjiri

Basics

Name: P'korolon Bahjiri
Pronounce: Peh-Kor-Lan
Nicknames: Koro
Age: 24
Height: 5'1"
Gender: Nonbinary
Race: Miqote, Seeker of the Sun
Orientation: Pansexual, Polyamrous
Class: Machinist
Occupation: Unknown

Hooks

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🔫 Their milky gaze gives away one thing and one thing only. They can't see. Of course, any pity they are given is received with a scoff and a reminder that without sight, their senses are sharpened to a point that most can't even comphrend.
🔫 What is that gun doing there? How come it's on their back??? It's of Garlaen make, clearly, with how the steel is shaped and the kind of metal it is made of. Of course, is it truly safe to give the blind person a gun? Who knows!

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OOC

★I run on CST!
★WU/Ts are super great and helps me remember others even if we don't interact more than once!
★Ask for my discord to discuss future plots/geek out over our characters!
★Sprout friendly!(Don't be afraid to ask for any tips while we rp!)
★IC does NOT equal OOC
★Dark themes are (preferably) discussed beforehand! I'm learning to push myself but certain things I will not tolerate.
★Looking for long term rp!
★No ERP without plot, please and ty!

Basics

Name: P'cityah Nirah
Pronounce: Peh-Sitt-Ya
Nicknames: Cityah
Age: 23
Height: 4'11''
Gender: Female
Race: Seeker of the Sun
Orientation: Demisexual, polyamorous
Class: DNC
Profession: Tribe fuckup

Hooks

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Basics

Name: P'lahni Zorif
Pronounce: Peh-Lawn-Ee
Nicknames: Lahni
Age: 35
Height: 6'1
Gender: Female
Race: Seeker of the Sun
Orientation: Bisexual (fem lean)
Class: NIN/RPR
Profession: Merc
Voice: Salma Hayek

Hooks

Endwalker SPoilers

- From an early age, P'lahni was offered special permission from her tribe's Nunh to travel the world due to her exceptional skills in battle. A representative of the P Tribe, Lahni lended her aid where she needed to, which eventually lead her to join the Ilsabard Contingent and set off to Garlemald to aid those in the wake of the Final Days.
- Despite her general affiliation with 'good deeds' across Eorzea, P'lahni enjoys getting her hands dirty. Have a job for her? You need only ask, and with the right amount of gil, she's yours. Fencing goods, taking care of difficult rivals, you name it, she'll take care of it.
- P'lahni is incredible in combat, a prodigy from a young age, she's not above lending her skills to those in need of a teacher. Provided you have the funds.(Not a hook, but a side note! I will roleplay combat scenarios with her, but I ask that you talk to me in private beforehand. Because of her background, it doesn't make sense to go by a typical roll system. Lahni very, very rarely loses, but I'd still be happy to rp a spar within reason. At the very least, we can discuss roll modifiers.)

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