Shaman
Shamans, in general, work with nature instead of gods, being the bridge between the afterlife and the living world. Many different races and cultures have shamans; most well known shamans are the druids of wood elven clans, especially among The Fey'ri.
Duties
To take care of their tribe and its people. They need to be mindful about the nature and try to keep the delicate balance of the environment. What you take, must be given back. The shaman is also the one to speak with the ancestors and relay their messages to their living relatives and vice versa. Ancestors play a great role in the duties of the shaman, especially on the area of The Old Sea, where due to the harsh environments, continuity of life is cherished and thought sacred.
Accoutrements & Equipment
Usually one can tell a shaman easily from the other tribe members by the way they dress. In colder climates furs are favoured, but many trinkets like bones, bird skulls, stones, sea shells and such are used to decorate the clothing of a shaman. Each tribe has their own traditions on how to do that and if you have a sharp eye and good memory, you can learn to tell them apart.
Cultural Significance
The cultural significance of the shamans are huge. The shaman is the spiritual leader of the clan or tribe. If the tribe is generally unhappy, some blame is always cast on the Shaman for not being good at their job of maintaining both the spiritual and social balance among the tribe members.
Form of Address
Shaman, Old one
Alternative Naming
Sometimes they are also falsely called priests
Source of Authority
The Shaman gets their powers fromt he nature around them, but also from power and social standing; the best and most revered shamans are usually old and powerful
Length of Term
Until death
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