Culture, People, Environment

Culture Inspiration 

• West Asian Influence (e.g. Turkey, Iran and India)
  
• flourishing art forms
• ornate palaces with intricate carvings or mosaics with symbols
• celebrations tied to celestial events
• colourful

Society

• Renowned centers of learning and trade, with libraries, bazaars, and caravans serving as hubs of knowledge and cultural exchange
• rich tapestry of rituals, symbols, and artefacts that reflect reverence for the “chakra” energy within each individual
• features ornate clothing, jewellery, and art that symbolize their connection to ancient magic and chakra energy
• Clothing:
  • • flowy cloth draped over them
    • imagine sari, but less like a dress
    • embroidered symbols

Symbols/Colour Scheme

• nature-based
• sun/moon/star (constellations)
• flowers
• mosaic/geometric patterns
• blue/green, yellow, purple/red

Architecture

• Ornate palaces, domes and step-wells
• intricate carvings, geometric patterns
• vibrant mosaics with symbols

Rituals

•  (*WIP*)

Biome

•  (*WIP*)

Members (Animals/Classes)

Classes (*WIP*)

Generally, every animal is welcome inside this faction as long as they see magic as an expression of their cultural and spiritual identity

• Mages
• Healer
• Ranger
  
• Fighter (Rare)

Animals

• Deer (Common): They are seen as natural leaders within the Magic Faction, embodying grace, wisdom, and a deep connection to the forest’s rhythm. They often hold higher positions, guiding rituals and teaching others to harness chakra energy. With their calm demeanour and agility, they represent spiritual guardianship, reminding others of their responsibility to protect and preserve ancient wisdom.
• Tortoises (Common): Slow, deliberate, and wise, tortoises are the faction’s elders, symbolizing endurance and patience. They are responsible for protecting sacred sites, relics, and ancient knowledge. Due to their long lifespans, tortoises serve as living archives, holding oral histories and ensuring that younger generations respect tradition. Their cautious and grounded approach makes them natural guardians, often consulted for significant decisions.
• Ibexes (Common): Known for their agility and sharp awareness, ibexes serve as scouts and messengers. They traverse long distances quickly, carrying important messages between settlements. Their ability to navigate difficult terrain makes them invaluable for monitoring faction territories, especially sacred sites.
• Foxes (Rare): They are intelligent and adaptable, filling roles as strategists, diplomats, and scholars. They bring a level of cunning and wisdom to the faction, often advising on political matters or negotiations with outsiders. Foxes may also oversee the preservation of ancient texts or relics. Their role symbolizes the faction’s ability to navigate complex situations and its sometimes subtle approach to conflict.
• Lynx (Rare): Though carnivorous, the lynx is welcomed in this faction as a protector of the forest. Known for their keen senses and solitary nature, lynxes represent silent vigilance and are often found patrolling the faction’s borders. They are stealthy and mystical, often called upon for scouting and guarding sacred sites.
• Owls (Rare): They serve as spiritual guides, historians, and teachers, preserving the faction’s rich cultural lore and ensuring that ancient rituals are followed precisely. Known for their wisdom and nocturnal insight, they perform ceremonial duties, often leading important rituals during the night. Owls are deeply respected for their connection to the mystical and their ability to perceive beyond the physical, helping to maintain the faction’s spiritual focus.
• Peafowls (Extremely Rare): Known for their beautiful plumage and vibrant presence, peafowl add artistry to the faction, often performing rituals, dances, and ceremonies. They symbolize beauty and mysticism, enhancing the faction’s cultural depth through their displays, which represent the forest’s spiritual vitality. Peafowl are respected as artists and ceremonial figures, embodying the aesthetic and celebratory side of the faction.