Golden Nighabi
The Golden Nighabi is Dayaen’s elite mage division founded by Firozi Prince Daud. Its contribution to the Grand Metal War aided Dayaen’s victory and cemented Nighabis as a formidable force against the empire’s adversaries.
To become a member, a dunyar must put their past behind and devote oneself to the division. They receive a new name and are forbidden from sharing their identity with any non-Nighabi.
Each member dons a distinct mask decorated with Vinwardisian vines and knots. Daud chose the golden colour to mock his father, Firozi Maharaja Dahaab.
The newcomer’s link to their star is severed. Instead, all connect to the Golden Nighabi commander and share their magic. If the leader dies, all Nighabi soldiers lose the power until a new commander is appointed. The leader later connects to a new star and spreads its magic to others.
No Nighabi can go back to regular life. Desertion is punished with death. Aseuli members frequently share their histories with each other, many forming lifelong bonds with fellow Nighabi mages. But soldiers from different Aseulis are forbidden from sharing their identities.
Structure
The Golden Nighabi is led by a commander, who is also a spasalari. The division is split into Aseulis. Each Aseuli consists of roughly 100 Nighabi soldiers and is led by an Astavi.Initiation and Code of Conduct
Each member dons a distinct mask decorated with Vinwardisian vines and knots. Daud chose the golden colour to mock his father, Firozi Maharaja Dahaab.
The newcomer’s link to their star is severed. Instead, all connect to the Golden Nighabi commander and share their magic. If the leader dies, all Nighabi soldiers lose the power until a new commander is appointed. The leader later connects to a new star and spreads its magic to others.
No Nighabi can go back to regular life. Desertion is punished with death. Aseuli members frequently share their histories with each other, many forming lifelong bonds with fellow Nighabi mages. But soldiers from different Aseulis are forbidden from sharing their identities.
Armour and Weaponry
The Golden Nighabi employs a variety of weaponry depending on the need, battalion and individual soldier: swords, daggers, maces, war hammers, and polearms such as halberds, poleaxes, and spears. Bows and crossbows are used for long-range combat.
Djovara
The commander is not very talkative towards non-Nighabis, focusing on discussing orders and necessary tasks instead of casual chatter.
Djovara usually wears a mask together with a spiked helmet during political meetings. She discards the spike in battles, presenting as a regular Nighabi soldier.
Current Location and Public Reception
Many view Nighabis as a singular, terrifying unit devoid of individuality or self. Their presence often instils anxiety in regular folk.
These guys mean *business*!
Serious and spooky fellas.