Weepers

In the shadowed corners of Andilain, a once-vibrant culture of wanderers and nomads suffered in the harsh grip of oppression. The ‘Weepers’, also known as ‘Gypsies’, are a cousin to the Iskari race, who refused the gift of the Hero and instead bore the weight of persecution inflicted upon them.

For generations, the Gypsies had roamed freely, living in harmony with nature and cherishing their traditions. However, when Andilain's lords and ladies began to view the Iskari as a threat to their power, their world turned dark and bleak.
Driven by prejudice and fear, Andilain's forces hunted the Gypsies relentlessly, forcing them to flee from their homes and abandon their way of life. The Iskari were cast out as outsiders, marked by their unique customs and mysterious practices. The name "Weepers" was bestowed upon them by empathetic humans who sympathized with their plight, as they could not help but shed tears for the untold suffering the Gypsies endured.
Seeking refuge from the relentless persecution, the Weepers were forced to find sanctuary underground. They sought solace in the labyrinthine catacombs and forgotten caverns, hidden away from the prying eyes of their tormentors. In the subterranean world, they clung to their rich traditions, passing down ancient knowledge and preserving their culture as a defiant act of resilience.
Despite their hardship, the Weepers held fast to their identity.
Embracing the name given to them by the sympathetic humans, they wore it as a badge of honor. A symbol of unity against oppression, and a testament to their indomitable spirit. In their secret enclaves, the Weepers sang haunting melodies and danced under the soft glow of candlelight, keeping their traditions alive amidst the darkness that surrounded them.
Though hunted and haunted, the Weepers found strength in their shared heritage.
They lived by a code of solidarity, supporting one another through times of hardship. They celebrated their shared joys and sorrows, finding solace in the warmth of community, even amidst the cold shadows of the underground.
As the years passed, whispers of the Weepers' resilience began to spread beyond Andilain. The tales of their struggles and determination reached sympathetic ears, prompting some humans to reconsider their prejudices. Slowly, a glimmer of hope emerged for the Gypsies, as pockets of understanding and empathy began to take root.
In the depths of the underground world, the Weepers clung to the hope that one day they would rise above the oppression, reclaiming their rightful place in the world.
The strength of their culture and the unity they found in adversity became their guiding light. Their leaders pointed upward, towards a future where the name "Weepers" would no longer be uttered. Once a symbol of sorrow, their past became a testament to the unyielding spirit of a people who persevered through the darkest of times.