Inekim Tribal Zu'aan

History

The Inekim people have always inhabited the spacious expanse of the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau, where they often lived in small towns and villages across the plains. Then a foreign nation arrived and began to use their armed forces to attempt to take away parts of the land of the Inekim people for their own needs. As a result of this, many skirmishes took place between the Inekim forces and the military of the foreign nation, causing devastating impacts to the native communities by having their homes destroyed and their people killed or injured in battle.

Soon, the foreign military forces became extremely powerful and were then able to achieve their goal of forming colonies and in a way asserting their dominance and control over the Inekim people, forcing them to submit to their rule – the rule of the Ghaz people. For many years, the Inekim people lived under the control of the Ghaz people – who originated from the – for they were colonisers with a very powerful presence in those lands of Taerel. During this time, the original culture of the Inekim people struggled to thrive, and eventually, it came close to extinction had it not been for some rebels who were determined to fight against the rule of their colonisers.

This caused severe conflict in the region and led to many more deaths as well as the destruction of the already suffering infrastructure, but it was worth it – at least in the eyes of the Inekim people – for it allowed them to have more freedom and liberation from some of the regulations that had been enforced by their colonisers. And this in turn led to the next phase of their history, where they started to get into conflict with the Cheaid’y people out of jealousy – the Cheaid’y people had managed to become more successful and powerful than them despite suffering the same issues of being initially colonised.

With their own troops, the Inekim people would unleash their attacks upon their opponents in hopes of gaining more land as well as better access to the Denytur Mesa Shield Lake so that they could grow in strength by having a better economy; the lake was shown to be very useful as it allowed merchants to bring their ships to the ports for trading. However, due to the nature of the Cheaid’y people making such advancements in many aspects, there was a constant struggle as it seemed as though they would never be successful in their goal.

Furthermore, one of the most significant events took place for the Inekim people – their division into two halves: these were the Inekim people and the Geyd people, who resided in the eastern and northern parts of the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau. The reason for this was due to the influence of the colonisers, who were also able to cause distrust and therefore even more divide amongst the Inekim people, which went so far as to cause the new group of Geyd people to be formed. Now, even after the kin’toni outbreak, the whole mesa is synonymous with war, as all nations war with each other in an attempt to expand their influence and overall power.

Psychology

The Inekim people have always been very reserved in nature, as well as seemingly rude to outsiders – in reality, they were most likely bored due to the fact that the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau was a relatively barren area, with not much to do and nothing particularly exciting. Either way, the inhabitants did seem to try and make themselves happier by socialising amongst themselves, playing games and working together as comrades; these evoked feelings of determination, as they felt that by toiling away, they could make their nation prosperous.

They were, even so, resolute that they thought they would be capable of reaching the levels of progression that the Ghaz people had made; the Ghaz people has been known throughout its history for being like the apex predator, unstoppable and dominant in the subcontinent where it resides, always ready to pounce on the opportunity to become stronger and reduce their hunger and desires for power. One worker commented on this by saying, “We labour day and night, and yes, it is exhausting. Yes, it is tiring. Yes, it leaves us lethargic.

But we all know that this shall pay off, for one day the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau will be more than this barren, empty wasteland. No, it shall be a thriving home of great towns and cities, with towering buildings that display our power, our strength, our integrity. And maybe even, if our prayers are answered, we shall be able to reach levels that rival that of the Ghaz people, who have for centuries displayed their dominance, almost putting all nations around it into a submissive nature. No, we will be better than that – we will be the apex predators.”

Ironically, this did not occur and the Ghaz people invaded the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau, as well as successfully colonised it. During the conflicts that took place for this to occur, the Inekim people were strongminded as well as motivated, with a tinge of fear and anxiety being present as there was the concern that they would lose all they had built, all they had created, all that they had constructed to colonisers. Yet, all these emotions were futile, and the Inekim people were unsuccessful in this conflict, causing them to become more bitter and aggravated.

Soon, there were a few riots and protests, which could be used to let off some steam and release their rage, although the powerful nature of the Ghaz people ultimately made these attempts pointless and ineffective. Once the Ghaz people had started to migrate out of the region, however, the Inekim people found new targets to project their anger on – these include the Cheaid’y people and the Geyd people. The reason for their hatred of the Geyd people was due to the fact that they had separated themselves from the Inekim people and also claimed a region of the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau that was very vital for their survival, hence leading to conflict.

As for the Cheaid’y people, the Inekim people felt that they were to blame for the partitioning (when in reality it was due to the Ghaz people), although another more likely factor was that they held jealousy since the Cheaid’y people had managed to thrive and not suffer as much despite being colonised by the Ghaz people.

Culture

The culture of the Inekim people heavily depends on the place they are situated in – the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau. Due to its barren nature, the days would often be spent by toiling away and working hard, whereas the evenings were a time of relaxation where friends and families would come together and enjoy the pleasure of being together, with the children being able to play and the adults discussing and finding happiness in each other’s company. It was also during evenings when festivals would take place which commemorated the good spirits as well as called for protection from the evil ones; there was a superstition that during nighttime the villainous spirits were more active and deadly.

Night markets were also very common, where goods would be sold by locals to the residents since they were all so close together and had the free time to make purchases – food and drink were often very common choices and vendors could make a lot of profit from this. In relation to food and drink, the Inekim people would often struggle to grow crops due to the possibility of droughts decreasing their yield, but still made an attempt to farm and would often have many fruits – these could then be made into juices as beverages and refreshments or mixed with sugar to form a sweet jam that went well with the bread products they baked; mayc was also a common part of their dishes.

Therefore, from the beginning of their education, the Inekim people would be trained in how to handle these different animals, which was especially vital if they ever found themselves alone with such creatures. Camels were popular because they were a means of transport for the Inekim people, and were particularly beneficial to traders, with travelling merchants being a common sight. Relating to the infrastructure, there are quite a few schools in the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau, but these were made from old housing that had been abandoned and then renovated so that students could go there to get an education.

However, as the region became more involved in warfare, there was more of a shift towards indoctrinating people to have a deep hatred for those the current government perceived as enemies, and therefore a lot more time was focussed on physical strength and combat training rather than academics; only the smartest who could provide some benefit to the government and military, or the wealthy would usually be able to pursue higher education. The Ghaz people coming to power changed this, and overall, the average intelligence of the population increased.

As for the architecture, the housing used to be made from stone often mined from nearby mountain regions, but as time progressed their simple designs became more intricate with the population becoming more skilled in mathematics as well as skills such as chiselling and stonework.

Government

During the early years of its inhabitancy, the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau was ruled by a leader that had been chosen to lead the Inekim people, who would have a council that would decide on affairs and matters. At first, this leader was to be elected, and this continued on for many decades (which each leader getting a term of five years) until Joyic Aeri came to power. He was a member of a wealthy family in the region, specialised in business and trading, who also had a knack for politics, particularly in diplomacy; he also had two sons and a daughter – Aihir Aeri, Gycla Aeri and Gevir Aeri respectively.

Once he had become the ruler, Joyic Aeri went to work making many reforms, which included adjusting so that he would be in power for longer than the five-year term; many were critical of this and hence he reacted by kicking them out of the council. The result of these actions was the fact that there were now severe tensions, with all members of the government in fear of losing their careers, and therefore a small coup was attempted, which ultimately resulted in the death of Gycla Aeri. In a fit of rage, Joyic Aeri called upon the Ghaz army to aid him in putting down any opposition.

And getting revenge and ultimately established a dictatorship once all his enemies had been put down, which carried on for many years. Then there came the issue of the Ghaz people realising they had an opportunity, and soon there were attempts to claim the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau by force, especially since they could always portray themselves as saviours of the Inekim people from possible tyranny due to a dictatorship; this did not work, however, and to this day the majority of the Inekim people hold a deep, bitter hatred for the Ghaz people.

After plenty of conflict and lots of warfare, the Ghaz people came out victorious and soon went to work establishing their dominance and spreading their own governors across the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau in hopes of showing their power and reducing the likelihood of many uprisings. For many years, the Inekim people would continue to be suppressed, making sure that they would be unable to rise up against their colonisers, although there came a time many decades later where the Ghaz people realised there was not much benefit in having the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau, so they slowly moved out, but not without leaving behind something that would plague the region for years.

To this day, the Inekim people have to cope with the fact that one of their most useful places in the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau had been split off from them and inhabited by the Geyd people, which has meant that in many cases the leadership would be chosen who had strong opinions and shared the public view of the Geyd people; these rulers would also need to show determination and a desire to get revenge on the enemies of the Inekim people, such as the Geyd people and Ghaz people.

Military

The first members of the Inekim people who chose to inhabit the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau believed that for them to be able to survive they would need to have some form of an army in order to protect against attackers, particularly the nations that wanted to claim the region for themselves and especially against potential attacks from bandits and raiders who would try to invade the area in hopes of pillaging the residents. Initially, the military force would have a uniform consisting of tanned coloured trousers and also a shirt that would be a slightly darker shade, with a headdress that would act like a balaclava.

Concealing their face and giving them an intimidating, mysterious nature that would put fear into anyone who dared to do something bad or commit a crime. As for weaponry, concealable daggers were heavily used since the Inekim people followed the principle of stealth and believed that an enemy should not be made aware of the weapon they must face until they are attacked by it. In relation to their principle of stealth, the armed forces were very skilled in tactical warfare, and were very capable in guerrilla warfare, committing ambush attacks on their enemies as well as spying and espionage.

To further protect the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau, outposts were constructed – particularly at entrances and exits – where units and troops would be put on standby, serving as a form of security as well as border control; the Inekim people were very territorial and cared a lot about making sure that only those who were permitted to reside in or travel through the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau were given access. One of the biggest instances of conflict for the Inekim people was their conflict with the Ghaz people, where the residents of the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau did not desire to be colonised and therefore fought back, leading to severe, violent warfare.

It was perceived by the Inekim forces that their skilful nature would be more than enough to withstand the attacks of a nation such as that of the Ghaz people and even teach them a lesson, though the Ghaz people were well-known in that subcontinent for their ability to easily colonise lands due to their sheer numbers and strength. After being colonised by the Ghaz people, the military faced a devastating slash to their numbers and strength, and it almost seemed impossible for them to be able to fight back – the Inekim people had been defeated.

As a colony, they were still able to have quite a few freedoms, although it seemed unlikely that they could stage a coup and overthrow the rule of the Ghaz people; yet, after many centuries, the Ghaz people eventually showed less interest in the region and became less involved in its affairs. Now, the partition of the Inekim people into a smaller group called the Geyd people and also the native Inekim people has resulted in more chaos, as the nations battle each other with the Geyd people trying to show that they are a legitimate nation whilst the Inekim people want what they see as their land back.

Additionally, the Inekim people have chosen to wage war with the Cheaid’y people, seeing them as the reason for the conflicts that are occurring and believing they should face punishments for it; in reality, the Ghaz people were the ones who poisoned the inhabitants with such ideologies and attitudes.

Religion

For many years, the Inekim people were not religious, as a large portion believed that there was no concrete evidence for the existence of a deity or deities. On the other hand, there were those who were agnostic and had a belief that there must be a being that had created everything, although they could not find a religion that would believe in this divinity, and hence they would opt for other methods that involved spirituality, such as meditation. Amongst a small minority, there were beliefs however in spirits that roamed the desert who would take the form of fires, with some of them being good and being evil.

It was said that the good ones would serve as protectors, especially from the harsh conditions of the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau, whilst the villainous ones would try to cause chaos and wreak havoc, as well as seek pleasure in causing those they desired to face their demise for calling upon such heinous beings. On many occasions, there would be superstitions that a bad event – such as a bad harvest or the death of livestock – was due to the dreadful spirits, and therefore many would use charms and sigils to call upon their protection.

However, the colonisation of the Inekim people was an event that caused a lot of this to change, since one of the methods that the Ghaz people managed to use to manipulate the inhabitants of the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau was spreading ideologies and faith, giving holy books to the population and saying that this would be a new prosperous way of life; the Ghaz people were also tactical and used previous superstitions that the Inekim people had to their advantage, claiming that following the beliefs that the Ghaz people had set out would serve as protection from the evil spirits.

Yet, many showed reluctance to follow this and rebelled against the idea, believing that perhaps the evil spirits were working alongside the Ghaz people to lead them astray. Still, it only required a small minority for the Ghaz people to be successful, as their ideologies slowly but steadily began spreading like wildfire until eventually everyone had been exposed to them. Once the Ghaz people had successfully colonised the region, religion soon became more and more common, with everyone having a belief in some form of faith and practising at least one kind of worship.

To this day the impact of the Ghaz people can still be seen, since the natives of the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau experience a new way of life where they take faith very seriously, and in fact, it is one of the foundations of their society. Now it is very common to observe festivals taking place to commemorate the deities they believe in, as well as prayer services held at small shrines set up – which provide protection from evil and send blessings – and also at the large, magnificent temples, with some of them being so huge that they can house over five hundred people at one time.

One way that religion is important to them is during warfare, where they perceive that their war gods and goddesses would provide them with strength – especially against the Cheaid’y and Geyd clans – as well as weaken their opponents, and offer rewards for those who lose their lives and bounties for those that are victorious and return home – to the Lyerod Red Desert Plateau.

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