The most cunning of the hyena clans.
┗ Collective ✦ Stealth ✦ Thieving
The Nyota hyenas, known for their cunning thievery and small size, excel in camouflage and constantly innovate to outsmart their rivals. They prioritize skillful, efficient killing and maintain strict conformity within their clan, valuing harmony and solidarity while shunning individuality.
The Nyota hyenas are often regarded as the pests of the Kijabi, relying on their cunning abilities to pilfer resources from other clans. Renowned for their mastery in the art of theft, they exhibit remarkable skill in acquiring what they need while evading detection. Despite their smaller size compared to other clans in the Kijabi, the Nyota hyenas compensate with their agility and stealthy maneuvers, allowing them to navigate through tight spaces and slip away unnoticed.
They possess expertise in the art of camouflage, blending into their surroundings. They have a tactic of coating themselves in mud, grass, and various other materials to vanish into the landscape
The Nyota hyenas prioritize innovation over repetition, constantly seeking new methods to infiltrate and gather resources from other clans. They thrive on adaptability, continuously evolving their strategies to outsmart their rivals. This involves studying the routines and patrol patterns of neighboring clans, devising ways to blend into the environment unnoticed, and staying one step ahead of their adversaries.
Their relentless pursuit of innovation ensures that they remain formidable opponents, constantly challenging the status quo and reshaping the dynamics of power among the clans. Their ethos revolves around the art of precise killing, aiming to minimize suffering for both predator and prey. They prioritize skill over sheer strength, honing their techniques to achieve swift and efficient killing.
The Nyota clan maintains a strict adherence to conformity, valuing cohesion within their ranks. The clan prioritizes harmony and solidarity among its members. Those who deviate from the norm or disrupt the established social order are met with disdain and even ostracism. Consequently, there is pressure for individuals to conform to the collective identity of the clan. Standing out or expressing uniqueness is discouraged, often resulting in social isolation and disapproval from peers.
Life in Nyota
From an early age, cubs are immersed in the clan's way of life, ensuring they learn and uphold its traditions. When it comes to theft, members organize into smaller groups, employing stealth to carry out their operations discreetly and effectively.
During periods of downtime, clan members engage in planning, meticulously studying the territories of rival clans. They are constantly seeking innovative methods of infiltration and react when their plan are discovered. Idleness is strongly discouraged, as every member is expected to contribute. They heavily depend on stealing from others, so one member falling behind can affect the entire collective.
Appearances
The Nyota hyenas have bright colored eyes and distinctive dark appearances, which range from shades of gray and blue to deep browns. These hues blend seamlessly with the shadows of their surroundings, aiding in their stealthy movements and ambush tactics.
Fighting style
The Nyota hyenas are known for their swift and strategic hit-and-run fighting style, which sets them apart from other clans. They excel in quick, decisive attacks, utilizing their agility and speed to outmaneuver larger adversaries. Rather than engaging in prolonged battles, they prefer to strike swiftly and retreat just as quickly, minimizing their exposure to danger.
Health
The health of the Nyota is generally satisfactory unless the clan fails to provide. They tend to be leaner and skinnier due to moving around in other clans' territories. Access to water is often harder to get to, having less than the other clans.
Religious outlook
The Nyota uphold the most devout beliefs in the Kijabi, centering their worship around a deity known as the Heir. The Nabi, revered as the messenger of the Heir, holds a position of utmost significance. They interpret and convey the divine will of the Heir, guiding the Nyota in matters religion.
They look down upon cannibalism and consulting with lions.
How they treat non-clan born hyenas
Nyota permit outsiders to join the clan, but they face initial scrutiny and are treated somewhat harshly until fully accepted. The more seamlessly an outsider forms into the clan's ways, the less harshly they are treated. Until proving their dedication to the clan, outsiders are not considered part of the collective.
Originally led by the Heir before his mysterious disappearance, the Nyota clan broke away from the traditional hyena matriarchy at its founding, embracing a more collective form of governance.
The clan is now led by a figure known as the Nabi, personally chosen by the Heir, and supported by a council known as the Hawks. Together, they form the clan’s governing body, responsible for guiding the clan with wisdom, insight, and strategic direction.
Nabi
The Nabi is not only the symbolic figurehead of the clan but also serves as its primary decision-maker. One of the Nabi's primary responsibilities is to provide guidance and direction for the clan.
Hawks
The Hawks are a group of individuals that serve as an inner circle for the Nabi. They play a vital role in matters of governance and guidance, prioritizing the clan’s bond with the Heir and preserving order. Their responsibilities include: assisting in rank-ups/etc, improving the clan, interpreting the Nabi’s prophecies, and providing counsel. The Hawks wield authority grounded in respect and are known for their keen insight, they hold a deep understanding of each clan member’s strengths and weaknesses.
Cuckoos
Cuckoos, esteemed for their unwavering loyalty and dedication, hold a unique position within the Nyota clan. They embark on missions to infiltrate other clans, assuming false identities to gather valuable information. They faithfully report back to the Nyota, providing insights into the activities of neighboring clans. The role of a cuckoo demands commitment, as these individuals devote their lives to serving the Nyota inside another clan.
Adders
Hyenas with the Adder rank hold a crucial role within the Nyota. They are responsible for crafting, collecting, storing, and distributing an array of potent toxins, which gives the Nyota a strategic edge over rival clans. Adders continuously test and innovate with poisons, venoms, and other toxic substances, ensuring that the small but formidable Nyota stay ahead. Their expertise in toxicology not only aids in offense but also in defense, as they protect the clan by identifying and neutralizing harmful substances. Respected and feared, Adders are a vital yet dangerous force within the Nyota.
Oxpeckers
The healers of the clan, they play a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of its members. They are skilled in medical treatment, using their knowledge to provide care for injuries and illnesses.
Rhinos
Nyota’s fighters, they’re renowned for their prowess in battle and unwavering dedication to defending their territory. As primary fighters, they lead daring expeditions into enemy territory, fearlessly confronting any threat that dares to challenge the clan. They are expert tacticians, capable of devising cunning strategies and coordinating precise maneuvers to outmaneuver their adversaries.
Impalas
The scouts of the clan. Impalas serve as the first warnings for the clan, entrusted with the crucial task of providing early warnings and scanning for any signs of danger. Their keen senses and swift reflexes make them invaluable, capable of detecting threats from afar and alerting their comrades to impending peril.
Vultures
Nyota’s hunters and thieves, tasked with infiltrating enemy territories and acquiring valuable resources such as food and herbs. They identify vulnerabilities and exploit them to their advantage in order to steal. Be it from a rival clan, human village or even the lions. Vultures fearlessly venture into the heart of danger to accomplish their objectives. They will design and maintain secret escape routes in other clan's territories.
Badger
Silent predators of the shadows, Badgers serve as the assassins within the clan. Masters of stealth and precision, they specialize in eliminating key targets. Whether dispatched to eliminate rival leaders, traitors within the clan, or individuals deemed a threat to the clan's welfare.
Prairie Dog
The clan’s caretakers and teachers. They watch over the young novices and cubs, serving as their babysitters. It's a significant responsibility as they oversee multiple cubs simultaneously. Prairie Dogs play a vital role in instilling Nyota’s values and traditions into the impressionable minds of the young ones.
Novice
Novices are young hyenas who are still proving themselves and receiving training in a specific rank. They are assigned mentors to guide and train them.
Whelp
Or better known as cubs.
Nabi
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Leadership style
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In-clan reputation
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External reputation
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The Nabi's authority is paramount, and their decisions are to be obeyed without question.
Respect must be given for sacred sites, symbols, and artifacts associated with the Heir.
Entering restricted areas without permission is grounds for punishment.
Do not consume the mushrooms growing inside the den.
Eating another hyena is treason. Resulting in banishment.
Assessments
┗ If you wish to roleplay a rank up (aka an assessment) please request so in here: #Assessment Requests
Nabi
The Nabi is selected through prophecy.
Hawks
They are chosen by the Nabi and other Hawks by demonstrating loyalty and a strong understanding of the clan's rules and values.
Cuckoos
TBA
Adders
TBA
Oxpeckers
Must successfully complete their assigned tasks as instructed by their mentor or the Nabi. The specifics of the task will be discussed and determined by the players who own the characters involved.
Rhinos
Must successfully complete their assigned tasks as instructed by their mentor or the Nabi. The specifics of the task will be discussed and determined by the players who own the characters involved.
Impalas
Must successfully complete their assigned tasks as instructed by their mentor or the Nabi. The specifics of the task will be discussed and determined by the players who own the characters involved.
Vultures
Vultures are assigned the mission of pilfering a specific list of items from the dens of rival clans. These items range from valuable herbs to trinkets snatched from a sleeping hyenas, and even whelps.
Badger
Must eliminate a specific target assigned by the Nabi.
Prairie Dog
Nurturers typically do not undergo a formal process to rank up within the clan. Instead, they are often assigned the role based on their natural affinity or demonstrated competence in caring for whelps.
Special Ceremonies
┗ Explanations about ceremonies found in the Nyota.
Rank ups (Whelp to Novice)
Whelps undergo an assessment to evaluate their proficiency in essential skills such as hunting and basic combat techniques. This assessment helps determine the Whelp's strengths. Exploring the territory alongside their mentor is a crucial aspect of advancing.
Rank ups (Novice to ___)
After completing their assessment, the newly promoted novice will go on a journey accompanied by a few family members or close friends. They seek out the elusive moonflower, a blossom that graces all seasons and reveals its beauty under the moon's glow. Emitting a sickly-sweet aroma reminiscent of honey. The novice will roll in its scent, carrying it with them upon their return for about a week. This lingering fragrance serves as tangible proof of their successful find.
Stretching as far as the eye can see, the expansive grasslands form the heart of their territory, where the horizon stretches endlessly into the distance.
┗ "Grab it, regardless of who it belongs to."
Kusitawa
┗ Normal
The Kusitawa view them as troublesome pests that constantly disrupt their peace. Despite their efforts to thwart the Nyota's thievery, the cunning hyenas always manage to outsmart them with new tactics and schemes. This perpetual cycle of theft fuels the frustration within the Kusitawa clan.
Zuvan
┗ Hated
The longstanding rivalry between the Zuvan and Nyota clans traces back to the origins of the Zuvan's start. Their divergent religious beliefs have fueled a deep-seated hatred, with the Zuvan regarding the Nyota as inferior. This contempt has fostered a hatred within the Zuvan clan, leading them to prioritize killing of Nyota hyenas when caught thieving withing their territory.
Magi Giza
┗ Tense
The Magi Giza regard the Nyota hyenas as mere nuisances rather than serious threats. They find amusement from witnessing the hyenas fall victim to the perils of the swamp.
Mlinzi Pride
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To be determied!