Thurimppánye'i (θu.ɾim.p'ɑ.ɲeʔi)

I'd consider all the outsiders to be hypocrites, personally. Condemn us for making an honest living, hunting predators, scavenging the remains, and then turn around and pay astronomical amounts for what we find. It's pathetic, frankly.

— Sáhijo ses Ttilámil

The Thurimppánye'i are a people found in eastern Thurásin, particularly in the steep hills of the Dividing Mountains. Though they have many values and customs in common with their Nyikkishep neighbours, their ritualistic hunting of dragons is seen among very few other groups.

History

A direct line can be drawn between the modern peoples and those hunters who slayed Jrinta, an immensely powerful dragon who devastated the south-east during the Era of Continuance. After their path of destruction was halted, some chose to celebrate victory by taking souvenirs from the dragon's corpse - despite the fact the 'defilement' of a dragon had prompted Jrinta's rampage.
Being shunned for their actions, these hunters retreated into the Dividing Mountains to continue 'defending the people' of Thurásin through hunting the many dragons who lived there. With time, the motive of defending others was supplanted with defending themselves and their settlements, using the bones of dragons to arm themselves against invaders. Though not always successful in repelling attacks, they kept a distinct culture even throughout conquests and political upheavals.
In the present, the Thurimppánye'i have persisted, making up integral parts of the countries of Ngáxom and Riyimunburi. Particularly in the former, their armaments and fighting prowess was vital in securing the country's independence, and their warriors have positions of honour within the royal guard.

Values

For Thurimppánye'i, honouring tradition is one of their core values. Change is often slow to come from within the community, as is adapting to changes outside, as finding precedent or sufficient cause to act can be difficult. Within their many traditions, a focus on freedom and worship of power are common features, showcased in many events re-enacting the death of Jrinta and the subsequent flight of hunters into the mountains.
They have a reputation for being solitary, but this is only somewhat true. When it comes to outsiders who seek to judge them for their dragon hunting, they will be prickly and unfriendly, but they are known to be incredibly kind to repeat customers and sympathetic outsiders.

Encompassed species

• Human

Related Organizations

• Urisoril Empire

Related Myths

• Stone of Ábimi

Common Languages

Nyikkishong
Garanya

Significant Presence in

Ngáxom
Riyimunburi

Also found in

Ettioril
Muhepásin

Exports

Though in most countries the hunting of dragons is illegal, or otherwise discouraged, the Thurimppánye'i have rarely given much thought to these restrictions. As such, they have a large supply of dragon bones and scales, both renowned for their strength when compared to similar materials.
This makes the Thurimppánye'i the first port of call for those who want these items, though such deals will need to be kept under wraps if the customer wishes to maintain a proper reputation. Those with fewer scruples may also wish to purchase pre-carved bone items, like headdresses and jewellery, which the Thurimppánye'i excel at creating.

Overgrown Bones by SAVA86

A celestial dragon, sure, such a hunt would be against our creed unless sanctioned by the Divinities themselves. But to hunt a minor dragon? At such a point, their divineness is so little as to leave them as nothing more than a common beast, like those the others hunt. What separates a dragon from a wolf, huh?

— Shuásho ses Kkokkián