Mejebo Tribal Zu'aan

History

The Old'kali Volcano Valley is a region that has mixed views – it is both beneficial however also hazardous. Even after years and years of inactivity, hardly anyone was willing to move into the area – until the kin’toni arrived. In search of a new home, they saw the new uninhabited region as their destination and final place to rest. Furthermore, they had a clean slate as many plants and animals thrived in the region due to the fact that there was no interference from any zu’aan or kin’toni. The first settlers went to work at making their new homes out of the natural resources that could be found.

So that they could protect themselves from the glaring rays of the sun. These homes would often be constructed out of wood that could be found and were quite simple but effective as housing and protection. Soon the construction that took place in the region started to become more efficient with housing being built with stone as it was more durable and also better suited for the humid climate of the region. Gravels and sands found in nearby rivers also proved to be useful in their task of growing the region into their new home, as these resources could be used for building materials.

And mixed together to make concrete which was a great choice for building bigger and improved buildings. Furthermore, resources such as sulphur could be collected for medicine or even sold to other locations and neighbouring nations for profit. Alongside all these benefits, many other useful natural resources could be found: aluminum, diamonds, gold, nickel, lead, zinc, and copper. Small pockets of iron could be found that were useful for making tools and weaponry as well as armour, and the diamonds and gold could be fashioned into items of wealth and luxury such as idols or jewellery.

However, despite all these benefits, all the residents were forced to live in fear as there was always the threat of an eruption; the kin’toni were yet to give in to this fear, as they chose to occupy the land and show that they were thick-skinned and would not leave. There were also many other issues that came with the benefits of the region, with one of these being the fact that closer to the volcanoes there was the risk of avalanches, mudflows and floods which could cause damage to the homes, animals, and crops. The release of dangerous gases into the atmosphere also had many effects on the environment that could lead to the loss of wildlife, trees, and plants.

Nevertheless, the kin’toni saw the fertile ground as an opportunity for agriculture, and the abundance of useful resources such as sand, gravel and all the metals meant that they were not ready to leave all these benefits behind. Therefore, the kin’toni decided to join together to form the Mejebo kin’toni clan and ultimately demonstrate how they were resilient and determined to turn the Old'kali Volcano Valley into their home – thriving and prosperous.

Psychology

At first, when the kin’toni first began to settle in the region, there was a sense of fear, anxiety, and concern that there were volcanoes that could still erupt and ultimately remove and destroy any progress made by the kin’toni if they settled in the Old’kali Volcano Valley. On the other hand, there were also feelings of hope, courage, and anticipation at the possibility of being able to make their new home here. These feelings of optimism were ultimately the fuel they needed so that they could have the motivation and desire to go through with these risks and build a new settlement.

And with some determination and resilience the beginnings and foundations of a new infrastructure had been made. Despite all of these emotions, there was always that feeling of emptiness and desolation as well as futility due to how uninhabited the region had been before, although this negativity could be compensated for by the kin’toni staying together and keeping themselves entertained. As these kin’toni settlers started to grow however, there was soon tensions with the neighbouring nations that did not want to see the settlers thrive and prove that the region was in fact habitable.

And full of useful, beneficial, advantageous resources – this would have made the leaders who claimed the region was too hazardous to inhabit seem foolish, imprudent, and injudicious. Therefore, it was believed that they had applied pressure on the inhabitants through the use of military blockades placing the region under siege and not allowing anyone to enter it. However, the inhabitants of the area remained thick-skinned and did not let this be a hurdle or burden them as they became more self-sustainable through the use of managing their resources wisely.

Even though many of the settlers were growing with hatred and animosity, the majority were still happy and felt pride in their work of trying to help the region grow and prosper, and focused all their efforts on this cause, this motive, this dream. One of the settlers commented on this by saying “we were struggling due to the fact that our beautiful homeland was now expanding, and we needed more people to support it and keep it sustained. However, we had noticed that less travellers were coming into the region, and intel from some sources were spreading news that the travellers had been prevented from entering this region.

Many were angered, but then we all realised that us kin’toni were together and we were the ones who worked on this region, our home. We were not going to back down due to the arrogance of some politicians and rulers. No! We were going to show them that we were united in our aim to become better, bigger and stronger.” And indeed, this settler was correct as all the settlers in the region joined together to form the Mejebo kin’toni clan which created a sense of togetherness, closeness, and devotedness for all members of the clan. These feelings proved to be key in keeping the nation strong.

As the newly formed clan were determined to show that they would continue making the region grow and prosper no matter the hazard of a possible eruption – an eruption that people once feared was seen as less likely to occur.

Culture

In the region of the Old’kali Volcano Valley, there was only the culture of the first kin’toni settlers that had been brought from their places of origin and they all fused well together, living in peace and harmony. Then slowly there was the realisation that adaptations would need to be made in order to cope with the new lifestyle. To do so, many actions had to be taken which range from changes to fashion and even the way that housing was built, as well as activities participated in to allow for the kin’toni to not overheat themselves due to the hot temperatures.

One of these includes clothing which began to use thinner fabrics that would mean that it was easier to stay cool in the already humid, temperate, boiling climate. Cotton was an example of one material that was used in clothing as it is a soft, breathable fabric and its ability to absorb moisture well proves to be useful as it allows for the skin to stay dry and increased evaporation. The use of linen is also another popular choice with the cool and comfortable nature of the natural fibre making it an ideal option when worn loosely.

Another method used to cope with the hot temperatures can be found in the construction and architecture of the buildings as shown by the methods used to provide insulation, with one of them being hollow walls that sacrificed some of the durability found in other types of walls but allowed for a better way to keep heat out and enable the kin’toni to feel cool during the day. The choice of materials was also a factor in this as the use of gravel and sand to make concrete and even the mining of stone that would then be made into stone bricks allowed for the buildings to be insulated and remain cooler during the daylight hours than if any other material was used.

There was an increase in hygiene with mud baths becoming a more popular option amongst the kin’toni as a method of relaxation, and the many hot springs that could be found were also frequented as a way to keep cool as well as clean. Rivers were another common option as the water would be flowing, and even fishes could be found that could be taken back and eaten by members of the clan. Overall, the natural environment provided the kin’toni with a way to keep themselves rejuvenated, refreshed and hygienic as well as peaceful and relaxed.

Cuisine was another key aspect of the culture, with the multitude of birds migrating into the region due to its warmer conditions being ideal for the kin’toni as it allowed them to have food especially during the winter seasons. There was also an abundance of many other animals such as mountain goats due to how neglected the region had been, allowing nature to take its course and only allow the strongest and most suited animals to survive the conditions of the region. Fish from the river could also be frequented, alongside fruits and vegetables that could be grown due to the fertility of the soil, which is why a large portion of the kin’toni settlers are skilled in agriculture.

Government

When the first settlers started to take residence in the Old'kali Volcano Valley, many neighbouring nations were intrigued, surprised and awestruck about the idea of kin’toni being willing to move to the region; a majority saw these actions as reckless, thoughtless and imprudent, claiming that the volcanoes were soon to erupt and all progress made would go to waste, whilst a minority admired the motivation and resilience portrayed from the kin’toni settlers in their belief that they could turn this abandoned area into a lively, prosperous environment.

Therefore, these kin’toni settlers went to work on their mission to convert the resourceful region into their new home and demonstrate the power of the kin’toni as well as all their other traits of perseverance and determination. Soon, the kin’toni found themselves building the foundations of their new home with many houses being built and other buildings that would provide suitable protection against the sun – yet these kin’toni did not feel a need to form a government because they were fine with the already small population that made its choices through votes within the community.

Furthermore, there was fear from neighbouring nations as they felt that the formation of a government would mean that the people of the region would be a legitimate society, and there was even pressure from these nations’ governments to make sure the community stays the way it is and does not grow in size. Although it could be conspiracy, it was said that the neighbouring nations set out to make sure that this would not take place through methods such as preventing travellers from entering the Old'kali Volcano Valley and even in some cases sending military forces to create blockades.

Despite these actions, the kin’toni settlers began to grow in popularity and population with many migrating into the region due to the benefits that had been demonstrated by its occupants; there was also less fear from foreigners of the possibility of an eruption as the volcanoes had not erupted for such a long time which was a factor in their willingness to visit the location. As the region found itself growing, the residents soon realised that it would be best to start a government and in a way fight against the force that was being placed on them by the neighbouring nations by further demonstrating their abilities.

This was what caused the formation of the Mejebo kin’toni clan. Once the clan had been formed, the rulers chose to make many decisions that would make it clear that the clan was official, with one of these being the fact that all rivers in the Old’kali Volcano Valley could only be used by travellers and members of the other nations under the condition that they accepted the Mejebo clan as being legitimate. The clan also began to make their borders and show their territory to all nations and made it explicit that they would not be willing to give away any of the land.

Some of the members of the government did suggest that lending out sections of resourceful land for benefits to other nations could be useful in forming better relations. Whilst this was considered, the clan did not go through with this idea but did increase their industrial power and extraction of resources, as well as increased their trading with other nations of goods such as metals, building materials and much more as a result of this.

Military

The first settlers of the Old’kali Volcano Valley were peaceful, non-violent, undisturbed kin’toni who saw no need in having to fight as the region seemed abandoned, neglected, and desolated. Instead, there was just a focus on building up the region so that there was a foundation that could be worked on. Whilst there was not a military for combat, there were still forces set up that would help with aiding the community in many aspects such as keeping them safe from any hazardous, risky, dangerous locations close to the volcano and also helping with the evacuation of people from any other hazards that could be found such as mudslides and avalanches.

As the region grew, more of the kin’toni soon felt that it was best that some settlers were at least trained in combat in the event that it was needed, which led to many travelling abroad to gain an education in this sector and then returning to teach and spread the knowledge they had collected to everyone in the area. Through this knowledge, the kin’toni became more tactical and experienced, and even more capable of detecting any spies who may have been sent by neighbouring nations to gather intelligence and information about the progression of the infrastructure of the region.

So that the armed forces of other nations could work out ways to sabotage this and try to make the politicians seem correct in their statements regarding the unhabitable nature of the area. Furthermore, as the overall landmass that the settlers occupied had increased, there was a push to have at least a camp of troops in small sections spread out across the land in the event of an attack. This proved to be a wise decision as the kin’toni soon found that some nations were trying to take action and claim resourceful areas of the region for their own benefit in secret operations, hoping to gain more profits and goods than the kin’toni settlers were offering.

In turn, the kin’toni would send their forces to take action and the battles were kept a secret until the kin’toni threatened to leak the information to the public of the enemy nation, to which the governments responded by making a trade deal that contained a hidden clause saying how there would be a truce and there would no longer be any attacks or attempts to claim areas of the Old’kali Volcano Valley. When the kin’toni united and formed the Mejebo kin’toni clan, there was ultimately a huge overhaul of the military with the introduction of a proper structure with ranks and other forms of discipline.

There was also the key difference that was the introduction of a uniform – which were overalls made of white cotton for casual wear by the armed forces on duty and then iron armour made for those that went to battle. A sword forged in a special manner also became a standard weapon for all troops; this shining, robust blade was curved and made using resources from the volcanoes themselves.

Religion

The largest faith in the Old’kali Volcano Valley was a religion that worshipped the volcanoes and saw them as great, amazing beings that were foundations of creation, preservation, and destruction. One of the names of these volcanoes was Krug the Kreator, who was believed to be the one that was originally present in the region and erupted in fits of rage and anger to create the region. Beliefs were that whatever occurred in the volcanoes was a result of their emotions or feelings, with eruptions said to be the wrath, fury and rage being unleashed upon the land, leaving large quantities of lava and magma pouring out.

As well as polluting the sky with dangerous, toxic gases; there would also be severe damage and destruction to the environment. It was thought of that avalanches and landslides were also a part of the volcanoes’ anger, though this anger would not be of a high intensity and rage and be more of a warning to the people; others believed that these were trials given to test them.

Whilst many did believe that the volcanoes would unleash their fury, many also saw the volcanoes as being very merciful and caring of those inhabitants they saw as worthy and having the capacity or wisdom to do so.

This was because they believed that even after the destruction the volcanoes still offered many useful benefits to the people, such as by allowing the rivers to form and providing great advantages in agriculture – this includes the fact that ash ejected by the volcano acts as a good fertiliser for soils and the ground in the region is very fertile. Furthermore, the rising magma brings valuable minerals to the surface, creating mining opportunities for necessary resources required for the survival and infrastructure of the kin’toni.

One priest in the region described this view in his writings by saying “the great, mighty volcano Krug the Kreator is the most powerful, the most merciful. He demonstrates to us his strength as shown by His great power when He erupts with his wrath, inspiring us that we are insignificant, unimportant, inconsequential in comparison to Him. But then there is His merciful, gracious, benevolent side which He shows us through the benefits He delivers to us, even when we anger Him. Ultimately, He is the greatest because of this, as He aids us in our struggle to make this land our home, a land He is responsible for forging, making, creating with His wonderful, strong, godly abilities.”

To follow their faith, there are many temples that have been built and religion is taken very seriously with the Kult of Krug being a key aspect in the ruling of the region. They constructed many temples and shrines to commemorate their deities and would have many superstitions such as the fact that all bad happenings were as a result of heretics, and that the region was finally peaceful now with no eruptions due to the fact that it was now occupied by righteous, pious believers who belonged in there. Furthermore, there were also many festivals and prayer services that would take place.

As well as punishments of heretics – an event where disbelievers would be sent to the volcanoes for a certain ‘cleansing’.

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