I have the older version of the ISWG, and whether or not the updated version has anything more detailed on this topic, it's not within my projected [college student] budget to get it if I want to pick up other hardbacks. I've read through it a couple of times now, and there are mentions of different tribes with different religious practices and customs, but in the section of the book detailing the areas of interest in the Expanse, none of the tribal lands are listed/labeled, and very little is said about the totemic tribes.
I'm rolling up a tiger shaman druid for a game I'm getting ready to play, and I'm interested in what his roots might have been like at lower levels (he'll be starting at 13th level). My experience with Golarion is next to nil - despite the fact that I have the ISWG, yes - but I figure by 13th level, this guy is something like Black Panther from the Marvel universe. The presence of the Silverback King is helping fuel my vision, but I have no direction.
I seem to remember there was an AP or a module or something dealing with the Silverback King (at least I remember a book cover with a gray ape on it), but is there some other source of information, or has this been fleshed out at all?
The info you're after is probably in the 'Heart of the Jungle' or 'Sargava' books. I've got both and will poke around a bit to see what there is.
The info you're after is probably in the 'Heart of the Jungle' or 'Sargava' books. I've got both and will poke around a bit to see what there is.
Awesome! I appreciate it. I've decided that the Zenj tribe(s) of the jungle suit the theme best, but then again I'm not sure about any of them except the one who worship demon lords (that one's out).
Paraphrased from 'Heart of the Jungle':
Zenj are shorter and dark-skinned. The jungle dwelling tribes follow a patriarchal system, and are settled and territorial. They tend to only intermarry and form alliances within their own group.
Both groups follow ancestor worship and shamanistic traditions. Jungle Zenj defer to dark and mysterious witchdoctors. A few mentioned tribes:
Tirakici - of Eastern Mwangi jungle
Kybwa'ka - cannibalistic tribe east of Lake Ocota
Rumawa - crocodile totemists in the northern jungle
Jambala Jaeg - ancient and wiped out by the followers of Angazhan
Ancestor worship is not a means of deriving spells and powers, but they see the spirits existing apart and guiding / defending them.
Gozreh is a well recognized deity.
Zenj believe in existence of natural spirits. Shamans and spirit talkers are common, and there are ju-ju practicioners as well. Shamans act as spiritual advisors to tribal headsmen.
Hows that for a starter?
Paraphrased from 'Heart of the Jungle':
Zenj are shorter and dark-skinned. The jungle dwelling tribes follow a patriarchal system, and are settled and territorial. They tend to only intermarry and form alliances within their own group.Both groups follow ancestor worship and shamanistic traditions. Jungle Zenj defer to dark and mysterious witchdoctors. A few mentioned tribes:
Tirakici - of Eastern Mwangi jungle
Kybwa'ka - cannibalistic tribe east of Lake Ocota
Rumawa - crocodile totemists in the northern jungle
Jambala Jaeg - ancient and wiped out by the followers of AngazhanAncestor worship is not a means of deriving spells and powers, but they see the spirits existing apart and guiding / defending them.
Gozreh is a well recognized deity.
Zenj believe in existence of natural spirits. Shamans and spirit talkers are common, and there are ju-ju practicioners as well. Shamans act as spiritual advisors to tribal headsmen.
Hows that for a starter?
That's awesome. How would you pronounce Tirakici? Teerah-keechi?
So a witch doctor could be an alchemist or wizard, too, not necessarily an oracle or a druid? Could make for some interesting themes...
Heh - no phonetic guide in the book. I'd go with what you put forward.
I'd think that the majority of the witch doctors would be adepts / oracles / druids / clerics - but go for whatever floats your boat.
Heh - no phonetic guide in the book. I'd go with what you put forward.
I'd think that the majority of the witch doctors would be adepts / oracles / druids / clerics - but go for whatever floats your boat.
:D Thanks a lot for digging that up for me, and so fast! You are a credit to this community, for sure.
No problems - hope you have fun :)