The Nameless - Nanouk's Story
The Nameless - Nanouk's Story
This is the story that Nanouk told Yuka, Dekash, and Slyva after it was learned that the Dragon Clan of the Ironborn performed a ritual that they lost control of altering the entire region around the island of the months before they went north to the Frozen Waste
This is the story that Nanouk told Yuka, Dekash, and Slyva after it was learned that the Dragon Clan of the Ironborn performed a ritual that they lost control of altering the entire region around the island of the months before they went north to the Frozen Waste
To understand the Nameless and how they came to be you must understand the Moon Mother and her Great Moon Spirits.
To understand the Nameless and how they came to be you must understand the Moon Mother and her Great Moon Spirits.
The Moon Mother has many spirits that guide and teach us, and collectively they are called the Great Moon Spirits. They each have a name and a purpose, just as the each have a tie to one of the moons and phase within the moon cycle. Simarou asks us to reflect and think our journey, to think of where we wish our path to go. Roya is Simarou’s shadow and tricks us into reflecting on dark things manifesting in haunted dreams. Their call is loudest during the new moon. Leriyah calls us to act and to manifest the desires that Simarou reveals to us. Keres mocks Leriyah setting the dark thoughts and urges within us into motion. They teach us when the moon is waxing. Jalasa reminds us to reflect and celebrate what we have. Akuji counters her by reminding us of sorrow and grief. Their teachings come when the moon is full. Kwende urges us to let go of failures, grudges, and doubts as we move into a new cycle. Kwende is haunted by Malvolia who hardens the hearts and solidifies dark thoughts. With Malvolia’s guidance petty hatreds bloom and grudges flourish. They are most easily manifested when the moon is waning.
The Moon Mother has many spirits that guide and teach us, and collectively they are called the Great Moon Spirits. They each have a name and a purpose, just as the each have a tie to one of the moons and phase within the moon cycle. Simarou asks us to reflect and think our journey, to think of where we wish our path to go. Roya is Simarou’s shadow and tricks us into reflecting on dark things manifesting in haunted dreams. Their call is loudest during the new moon. Leriyah calls us to act and to manifest the desires that Simarou reveals to us. Keres mocks Leriyah setting the dark thoughts and urges within us into motion. They teach us when the moon is waxing. Jalasa reminds us to reflect and celebrate what we have. Akuji counters her by reminding us of sorrow and grief. Their teachings come when the moon is full. Kwende urges us to let go of failures, grudges, and doubts as we move into a new cycle. Kwende is haunted by Malvolia who hardens the hearts and solidifies dark thoughts. With Malvolia’s guidance petty hatreds bloom and grudges flourish. They are most easily manifested when the moon is waning.
In addition to these lessons each of the Great Moon Spirits is blessed by the Moon Mother with powerful gifts and magics that they share with the tribes through the shamans. Simarou aids in rejuvenating sacred spaces and replenishing magical reserves. Simarou can offer rest to those whose souls are weary. Simarou offers insight and amplifies casting and rituals to discern the wisest path forward. Roya aids in sending forth nightmares and paranoia, dark magics that bend the mind are where her aid is given, but it takes a toll on the wielder’s mind if they are greedy with her gifts.
In addition to these lessons each of the Great Moon Spirits is blessed by the Moon Mother with powerful gifts and magics that they share with the tribes through the shamans. Simarou aids in rejuvenating sacred spaces and replenishing magical reserves. Simarou can offer rest to those whose souls are weary. Simarou offers insight and amplifies casting and rituals to discern the wisest path forward. Roya aids in sending forth nightmares and paranoia, dark magics that bend the mind are where her aid is given, but it takes a toll on the wielder’s mind if they are greedy with her gifts.
Leriyah aids in creating change. Leriyah can draw things lost or otherwise to someone. Shamans call on her when they need to call the spirits to manifestation or perform great transmutations. Shamans also call on her to multiple the harvests. Keres sets dark things into motion, lending her strength to calling the dark beings to a shaman. Keres will also lend her strength to set dark plans into motion.
Leriyah aids in creating change. Leriyah can draw things lost or otherwise to someone. Shamans call on her when they need to call the spirits to manifestation or perform great transmutations. Shamans also call on her to multiple the harvests. Keres sets dark things into motion, lending her strength to calling the dark beings to a shaman. Keres will also lend her strength to set dark plans into motion.
Jalasa is most known to aid in healing though she also aids in amplifying communications especially when shamans look to speak with the spirits, nature, or the deities themselves. Shamans also call Jalasa to amplify their skills and wisdom. Akuji amplifies the magics that bring death and that will thwart another’s skill and wisdom.
Jalasa is most known to aid in healing though she also aids in amplifying communications especially when shamans look to speak with the spirits, nature, or the deities themselves. Shamans also call Jalasa to amplify their skills and wisdom. Akuji amplifies the magics that bring death and that will thwart another’s skill and wisdom.
Kwende lends her strength to those seeking to dispel negativity and banish darkness. Shamans call on her when they need to drive out great evils and break the strongest curses. Malvolia offers her strength to those who seek to send out curses and call out to her to bring evil to the world.
Kwende lends her strength to those seeking to dispel negativity and banish darkness. Shamans call on her when they need to drive out great evils and break the strongest curses. Malvolia offers her strength to those who seek to send out curses and call out to her to bring evil to the world.
Uncle told me that the creating of the Nameless through Moon Mother’s curse started when the shamans meet. This is when the shamans gather during the last moon cycle of the year. I was told the purpose is to seek guidance from Simarou, Leriyah, Jalasa, and Kwende and perform rituals that will aid them in guiding their tribes under the teachings these Great Moon Spirits offer. I am no shaman so I can not say the exact nature of these gatherings. What Uncle told me that holds relevance to the Nameless is that during one of the meets a sect was formed.
Uncle told me that the creating of the Nameless through Moon Mother’s curse started when the shamans meet. This is when the shamans gather during the last moon cycle of the year. I was told the purpose is to seek guidance from Simarou, Leriyah, Jalasa, and Kwende and perform rituals that will aid them in guiding their tribes under the teachings these Great Moon Spirits offer. I am no shaman so I can not say the exact nature of these gatherings. What Uncle told me that holds relevance to the Nameless is that during one of the meets a sect was formed.
A group who spoke of how it was not right that the Moon Mother and her Great Moon Spirits limited the gifts and power they shared. As greed consumed them they became arrogant thinking that they had the right to take what the Moon Mother bestowed to her Great Moon Spirits so that they could keep it for themselves.
A group who spoke of how it was not right that the Moon Mother and her Great Moon Spirits limited the gifts and power they shared. As greed consumed them they became arrogant thinking that they had the right to take what the Moon Mother bestowed to her Great Moon Spirits so that they could keep it for themselves.
Shamans who overheard this talk told them it was madness. They said that they should all rejoice in the gifts they share just has the tribes rejoice and share the bounty of each hunt and harvest.
Shamans who overheard this talk told them it was madness. They said that they should all rejoice in the gifts they share just has the tribes rejoice and share the bounty of each hunt and harvest.
These shamans infected with greed and arrogance did not heed reason no matter what their lips said. The hearts were set and their resolve to take that which was not meant to be bound let alone be held by one person harden. They planned when the sun was highest in the sky to hide their intentions from the Great Moon Spirits and Moon Mother. Their greed drove them to the dark moon spirits, who had whispered and planted these seeds. The dark moon spirits continued with their whispers and helped the darkness grow within the hearts and minds of these shamans.
These shamans infected with greed and arrogance did not heed reason no matter what their lips said. The hearts were set and their resolve to take that which was not meant to be bound let alone be held by one person harden. They planned when the sun was highest in the sky to hide their intentions from the Great Moon Spirits and Moon Mother. Their greed drove them to the dark moon spirits, who had whispered and planted these seeds. The dark moon spirits continued with their whispers and helped the darkness grow within the hearts and minds of these shamans.
In darkness their power grew as they were warped and twisted into shadows of their former selves. They planned ignoring the costs. Their arrogance convinced them that if they succeeded they would regain the healing magics they lost, that they would be able to bless the lands again, and to offer wise consul again. They told themselves once they consumed the power of the Great Moon Spirits their warring tribes would know peace, the madness that their people suffered manifesting in curses; cannibalism; and violent hatred would be within their ability to fix. They were convinced that this is why it was wrong of the Great Moon Spirits and the Moon Mother to share only portions of their power.
In darkness their power grew as they were warped and twisted into shadows of their former selves. They planned ignoring the costs. Their arrogance convinced them that if they succeeded they would regain the healing magics they lost, that they would be able to bless the lands again, and to offer wise consul again. They told themselves once they consumed the power of the Great Moon Spirits their warring tribes would know peace, the madness that their people suffered manifesting in curses; cannibalism; and violent hatred would be within their ability to fix. They were convinced that this is why it was wrong of the Great Moon Spirits and the Moon Mother to share only portions of their power.
Their arrogant greed convinced them that when they succeed they could fix all the wrongs in their tribes. While they planned, and consorted with the dark moon spirits they grew in paranoia and became cruel. Their tribes grew to reflect and suffered many plagues as they grew cruel and feasted on their own dead. They fought one another over petty things.
Their arrogant greed convinced them that when they succeed they could fix all the wrongs in their tribes. While they planned, and consorted with the dark moon spirits they grew in paranoia and became cruel. Their tribes grew to reflect and suffered many plagues as they grew cruel and feasted on their own dead. They fought one another over petty things.
These greed filled shamans acted on their plan during an eclipse when the powers of the Moon Mother and the Sun Father are in flux. These shamans summoned the Great Moon Spirits and bound them to this world. The shamans driven by arrogance and greed had begun to consume the Great Moon Spirits during this dark ritual. The Great Moon Spirits resisted but the eclipse and being bound prevented them from freeing themselves.
These greed filled shamans acted on their plan during an eclipse when the powers of the Moon Mother and the Sun Father are in flux. These shamans summoned the Great Moon Spirits and bound them to this world. The shamans driven by arrogance and greed had begun to consume the Great Moon Spirits during this dark ritual. The Great Moon Spirits resisted but the eclipse and being bound prevented them from freeing themselves.
The shamans who knew the madness of what these shamans were attempting acted with the aid of the warriors they trusted the most. Together they disrupted the ritual freeing the Great Moon Spirits. While disrupting the ritual spared the lives of the shamans who fell to arrogance and greed, there was a price. The power of the Great Moon Spirits brings madness to those who seek too much, who deemed more than they are ready to manage. The shamans sought to heal the minds of those who acted in arrogance and bring them back to balance. They called out to the Moon Mother. As the eclipse ended and the Moon Mother’s power flared she answered the call. But it was not to heal, for the Moon Mother’s anger at the mistreatment of her Great Moon Spirits was like anything seen before. As her power flared the Moon Mother cursed those shamans who sought to take what was not theirs, and bind that which was meant to be free.
The shamans who knew the madness of what these shamans were attempting acted with the aid of the warriors they trusted the most. Together they disrupted the ritual freeing the Great Moon Spirits. While disrupting the ritual spared the lives of the shamans who fell to arrogance and greed, there was a price. The power of the Great Moon Spirits brings madness to those who seek too much, who deemed more than they are ready to manage. The shamans sought to heal the minds of those who acted in arrogance and bring them back to balance. They called out to the Moon Mother. As the eclipse ended and the Moon Mother’s power flared she answered the call. But it was not to heal, for the Moon Mother’s anger at the mistreatment of her Great Moon Spirits was like anything seen before. As her power flared the Moon Mother cursed those shamans who sought to take what was not theirs, and bind that which was meant to be free.
The Moon Mother was not content that those shamans had their minds broken by their own greed. The Moon Mother took their memories and their magics. Still the the Moon Mother was not satisfied and her anger demanded a greater justice. And so the Moon Mother took something greater than anything else; the Moon Mother took their names.
The Moon Mother was not content that those shamans had their minds broken by their own greed. The Moon Mother took their memories and their magics. Still the the Moon Mother was not satisfied and her anger demanded a greater justice. And so the Moon Mother took something greater than anything else; the Moon Mother took their names.
Our names are what tie us to ourselves, to our magics, and to our people. Our names are what connect us to each other, our tribes, the lands, and our histories. For the trespasses those shamans dared make the Moon Mother took everything they were and would be. Without their names they had no history, no magics, no place they lived, and they were made tribeless. When the Moon Mother took the names of those shamans she tore their tribes apart taking their names as well. The Moon Mother judged that the greed which infected those shamans started in the hearts of the tribes they served and guided. So the Moon Mother issued her curse on those trespassing shamans and their tribes creating the Nameless.
Our names are what tie us to ourselves, to our magics, and to our people. Our names are what connect us to each other, our tribes, the lands, and our histories. For the trespasses those shamans dared make the Moon Mother took everything they were and would be. Without their names they had no history, no magics, no place they lived, and they were made tribeless. When the Moon Mother took the names of those shamans she tore their tribes apart taking their names as well. The Moon Mother judged that the greed which infected those shamans started in the hearts of the tribes they served and guided. So the Moon Mother issued her curse on those trespassing shamans and their tribes creating the Nameless.
It is said that you can hear the Nameless wail during the ice storms their souls riven with grief. They are cursed to be alone as nothing and no one. Some say that while they are still filled with greed and would infect any one they touch with their arrogant madness. Others say that they are nameless voids that suck the magic from those who they happen across trying to regain what their arrogant greed cost them. Others stories say that they steal the memories from those they encounter leaving shells behind looking for that which they lost. Some say that they are twisted shadows filling those who wander to close with hate and violence. Some say that their touch weakens and drains life force of those unfortunate enough to let that happen. Some say that they suck happiness and joy from the very air around them.
It is said that you can hear the Nameless wail during the ice storms their souls riven with grief. They are cursed to be alone as nothing and no one. Some say that while they are still filled with greed and would infect any one they touch with their arrogant madness. Others say that they are nameless voids that suck the magic from those who they happen across trying to regain what their arrogant greed cost them. Others stories say that they steal the memories from those they encounter leaving shells behind looking for that which they lost. Some say that they are twisted shadows filling those who wander to close with hate and violence. Some say that their touch weakens and drains life force of those unfortunate enough to let that happen. Some say that they suck happiness and joy from the very air around them.
One thing that all the stories say is that until the Nameless commit a great act of selfless redemption and earn the gift of a new name they will not know rest or peace.
One thing that all the stories say is that until the Nameless commit a great act of selfless redemption and earn the gift of a new name they will not know rest or peace.
To maintain the balance, when the Moon Mother cursed those shamans and destroyed their tribes she created something and bestowed blessings as well.
To maintain the balance, when the Moon Mother cursed those shamans and destroyed their tribes she created something and bestowed blessings as well.
The shamans wise enough to know the Great Moon Spirits needed to be free and unbound were gifted insight and blessed with a foci.
The shamans wise enough to know the Great Moon Spirits needed to be free and unbound were gifted insight and blessed with a foci.
The Moon Mother then created the Moon Touched. Within the revered warriors who stood by their shamans in balance to defend the Great Moon Spirits the Moon Mother created the ability to transform. This allowed these esteemed warriors to take the shape of nature that most reflected their hearts. This transformation was created within us, the Moon Touched so that we could serve as her reflection of balance between man, nature, spirit, and moon. The Moon Touched were created so that we could serve as sacred guardians of the spirit, magic, and knowledge; not to say how or by who it would be used by. No, Moon Mother created us to guard those treasures against greed and those who would take it for themselves. Those who twist it and hide it away are what we must guard those treasures against. Our gift of being Moon Touched can be used to protect our people and tribes, but only against hatred and perversion, not on a whim or for self gain.
The Moon Mother then created the Moon Touched. Within the revered warriors who stood by their shamans in balance to defend the Great Moon Spirits the Moon Mother created the ability to transform. This allowed these esteemed warriors to take the shape of nature that most reflected their hearts. This transformation was created within us, the Moon Touched so that we could serve as her reflection of balance between man, nature, spirit, and moon. The Moon Touched were created so that we could serve as sacred guardians of the spirit, magic, and knowledge; not to say how or by who it would be used by. No, Moon Mother created us to guard those treasures against greed and those who would take it for themselves. Those who twist it and hide it away are what we must guard those treasures against. Our gift of being Moon Touched can be used to protect our people and tribes, but only against hatred and perversion, not on a whim or for self gain.
Or at least this is the story Uncle told me the morning after my first transformation. I am no Shaman to know the truth of these things and I do not know who told all this to Uncle.
Or at least this is the story Uncle told me the morning after my first transformation. I am no Shaman to know the truth of these things and I do not know who told all this to Uncle.
That is how the shamans and elders passed down the warning over the generations. They hid the events in story and superstition. The more accurate recounting is that the Old Kingdom was making their push and things were growing desperate in the war against Tristan. So the best shamans meet and tried to call down the power of the moons and evoke Star Magic. They were not able to contain the power because they did not have The Codex and were meddling with things they did not understand. The magic they called down was powerful and true chaos of weave, it also started a devastating chain reaction that destroyed mountains and sunk the peninsula creating the island.
That is how the shamans and elders passed down the warning over the generations. They hid the events in story and superstition. The more accurate recounting is that the Old Kingdom was making their push and things were growing desperate in the war against Tristan. So the best shamans meet and tried to call down the power of the moons and evoke Star Magic. They were not able to contain the power because they did not have The Codex and were meddling with things they did not understand. The magic they called down was powerful and true chaos of weave, it also started a devastating chain reaction that destroyed mountains and sunk the peninsula creating the island.
They were able to contain the magic in the Moon Shard, but that very act weakened the Weave. Containing the magic they called down stopped the destructive chain reaction but could not undo the damage that they wrought.
They were able to contain the magic in the Moon Shard, but that very act weakened the Weave. Containing the magic they called down stopped the destructive chain reaction but could not undo the damage that they wrought.
The Dragon Clan cursed themselves for their greed and arrogance and ended up in the Frozen Waste. There they hid, passing their warnings and culture down through the generations their true history and Ironborn nature forgotten.
The Dragon Clan cursed themselves for their greed and arrogance and ended up in the Frozen Waste. There they hid, passing their warnings and culture down through the generations their true history and Ironborn nature forgotten.
It was also learned that the Dragon Clan was renowned for the power of their shamans.
It was also learned that the Dragon Clan was renowned for the power of their shamans.