Fyros History through the tribes of the Desert and elsewhere

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View of Pyr at dusk

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  • to Refyia for your magnificent lucios, whose framing and finesse of the grain are matched only by your burning and imperial beauty,
  • to the Imperial Library staff for giving me access to their treasure of knowledge,
  • to the various members of tribes who granted me an interview,
  • and finally to my father, who left too early because of that damn kirosta…

  Azazor


Introduction

The Fyros people is more than just an Empire and its cities. It is also a multitude of tribes scattered over the Bark, some still very strongly committed to the Empire, while others openly declare war on it. This work deals with these tribes, thus bringing a new perspective on Fyros history. The informations were gathered by talking to some tribal members, but also by consulting the archives of the Imperial Academy. Note, however, that some informations are to be taken on a conditional basis, as not all tribes are open to dialogue with a patriot, especially when this patriot is in the status of an akenak.

Tribes are here sorted into three categories. There are the officially friendly tribes, that is, those who support the Empire and therefore have its trust. They can be based in the Burning Desert or outside. Then come the tribes rather neutral with the Empire. They all have a common history with the Empire but some are a little bit in disagreement with it, while others prefer to live their lives on their side. Lastly, there are tribes that are enemies of the Empire. These tribes are composed of homins in open war with the Empire. Only those tribes that have a link to Fyros history are included in this list. No Matis tribe is therefore part of it.

All these tribes are then sorted according to their location on Atys, namely the Burning Desert, i.e. the one under the authority of the Fyros Empire, the "matis" desert, i.e. officially under the authority of the Matis, and lastly the Prime Roots.

The friendly tribes

In the Burning Desert…

The Leviers

The Leviers camp

The Leviers tribe had been created in 2505 in response to the persecution of the Fyros orchestrated by the Matis, who have decided in 2504 to impose a surtax on Fyros goods passing through the Verdant Heights between the Desert and the tryker country.

The Leviers also had the purpose of fighting smuggling in order to guarantee the arrival of quality Fyros products essential to daily life. The Leviers believe that the best fyros products should be reserved for Fyros and not sold to foreigners. They are thus for the introduction of a tax on Fyros products sold to foreigners. They monitor commercial activities in the Imperial Dunes region. The authorities in Pyr have a more open attitude towards foreign merchants and consider the attitude of the Leviers to be rather excessive. The Leviers follow the Kamis, who they consider to be the guardians of the natural resources of the Bark, which allows the Fyros craftsmen to practice their art.

The Kamis' ambassador to the Leviers
The Kamis' ambassador to the Leviers
In the centre, the current tribal chief: Lyan Deps
In the centre, the current tribal chief: Lyan Deps

The Water Breakers

The Water Breakers camp

The tribe lives on the edge of the Oflovak's Oasis. It is composed of highly talented tanners. These Fyros craftsmen are incomparable, who provide the city of Pyr with high quality products. The need for water, essential for their work, brought them to the Oflovak's Oasis. Conscious of the chance to work in this refreshing environment, the Water Breakers work tirelessly to maintain their privileges.

Since they have very little leisure time, they do not appreciate teaching their techniques. However, they will share their knowledge if the apprentice is gifted or willing to do the dirty work. They also know a technique of beer brewing they keep secret.

The Water Breakers consider the Fyros as their best customers. The Matis and some Zoraïs are also among the customers. Moreover, the presence of Matis in the tribe is due to the fact that some Matis, surprised by the know-how of the Water Breakers, have decided to stay within the tribe to develop their tanning skills. Trykers, as for them, are often seen as thieves and are therefore frowned in their camp. The tribe follows the Kamis as guardians of the water sources. The current tribal chief is the master tanner Boeseus Xalon. He's an initiate. He is in charge of conducting a rite about the famous Fyros explorer Oflovak Rydon.

The Kamis' ambassador to the Water Breakers
The Kamis' ambassador to the Water Breakers
Boeseus Xalon
Boeseus Xalon

The Frahar Hunters

The Frahar Hunters camp

The Frahar Towers area is crossed by high plateaus and steep passages. These gorges are inhabited by Frahars who represent a constant threat to passing homins. The road leading to the village of Dyron crosses these gorges. The tribe that had the duty to watch over the Water Route in the Old Lands is now mandated by the Empire to ensure the security of the region. Frahars hunters have many guard towers in the Frahars Towers area for this purpose. These Fyros hunt down the aggressive Frahars that threaten travellers.

The Frahars, who are more violent than they used to be in the Old Lands, probably because of the reduction in their living space, are not afraid of fire. The Frahars Hunters therefore have a certain respect for them and only kill them if necessary. They follow the Kamis who help them as long as they are respectful of nature and do not kill without cause.

The Kamis' ambassador to the Frahar Hunters
The Kamis' ambassador to the Frahar Hunters
In the centre, the current tribal chief: Tirius Pelorus
In the centre, the current tribal chief: Tirius Pelorus

The Watchers

The Watchers camp

A tribe founded in 2484, the Watchers are the guardians of the main source of natural fire: the bothayas of the Flaming Forest. This ancient forest was consumed by a large fire before the arrival of the Fyros in the Burning Desert. The tribe watches over the bothayas, a pyrophile plants that use the heat rising from the soil to burn the surrounding plants and thus extend its territory, so that no natural fire becomes out of control and escapes from the forest. The burning embers from the forest make it possible, thanks to Fyros know-how, to maintain the magic fire, notably used at the Cerakos Gates at the entrance to Pyr.

Given the importance of their role, a certain prestige is attached to the Watchers even if some Fyros hold them in contempt, because the members of the tribe are not real warriors. However, they must resist the many attacks of the creatures that inhabit the Flaming Forest. They support the Kamis who trust them to keep control over the natural fire. A Kami ambassador is, besides, present in the camp to watch them.

The Kamis' ambassador to the Watchers
The Kamis' ambassador to the Watchers
In the centre, the current tribal chief: Lekos Daraan
In the centre, the current tribal chief: Lekos Daraan

The Barkers

Le camp des Percécorces

The tribe is established in the Sawdust Mines. In 2483, the Barkers tribe was commissioned by the Empire to build the city of Pyr. To this end, they dug the Bark of Atys to extract the immense quantity of resources needed to build the city, but also the roads and bridges crossing the Burning Desert. They became such experts in their fields that once their work was completed, they were deemed unfit for combat or any other occupation.

The Empire therefore decided to give them another role, the one of locating and extracting the finest materials the Bark can offer. The Barkers took up their new functions despite their bitterness at being forced to live far from the city their ancestors had erected.

The Barkers retain a certain resentment towards the Empire even if they continue to be loyal to it. They follow the Karavan which protects them from the wrath of the Kamis, who do not like the exploitation of the Bark practiced by the tribe. Moreover, they don't like Trykers, which they think are stealers of materials. The Karavan provided them with new construction techniques, which the Barkers then passed on to the Empire, such as the construction of roads or of the Forge in Pyr.

The Karavan's ambassador to the Barkers
The Karavan's ambassador to the Barkers
In the centre, the current tribal chief: Pebus Ibiraan
In the centre, the current tribal chief: Pebus Ibiraan