Akacheta

"We are one people made of many. Separate in origin, but same in cause. Where others have cast us out, we come together."

The First Ideal of the Akacheta

The Akacheta are a people who are native to Morado. Having made contact with the Voyagers in 115 F.E., they accepted the nomadic people from Ferox as allies and trusted confidants.
Nowadays the majority of them travel in groups, making their lives amongst the Feroxians who have come from the East, across the Argentian Ocean, or Acte'Cateloro (Endless Large Water)
The Akacheta are actually a tribe made up of many different tribes, but are unified in many cultural ways. Often these ways seem esoteric to a Feroxian but the Akacheta tend to happily oblige when asked.

All Akacheta receive a tattoo on their neck upon reaching their 5th year. This tattoo is done by a parental figure, who uses this to symbolize their growth into a free thinking person.

All Akacheta respect and pay homage to the Temachti, a group of elders who are capable of seeing visions from the Blue Sky.

All Akacheta pay homage to the teachings of Ocucotl, who lives in accordance with the wild and its inhabitants. Ocucotl was a man who lived in the savage wilds, and learned to meditate by embracing the savagery within and controlling it through personal will power. This manifested as the first “Almaira” or “Spirit Rage”

All Akacheta emphasize the importance of family. To an Akacheta, the family line begins with the first person in the lineage that became one. All ties to the former family are severed, as they now are part of a great circle.

All Akacheta keep the stories of their people alive, either by books or by word, but every year the Akacheta gather on a Lunar Eclipse and celebrate by telling stories and building massive bonfires.

All Akacheta consider undeath to be a great sin

All Akacheta treat magic with a healthy dose of skepticism, and those who openly practice magic must either have permission from a Temachti or pay a penitence afterward. They refer to magic users as Nahualli.

To become an Akacheta, one has to give up all bonds to their old life, including loyalties to any previous families or guilds. In so doing they can be cleansed, and be adopted into the Akacheta family. However people can also be excised, usually for misconduct or heresy.

Despite this cultural unity one will find the Akacheta people live varied lives based on their location. Tribes within the Akacheta tend to be of either groups or families or people who shared a geographic location. One must never assume that any two akacheta are of the same trainer unless they know for sure what customs are found within their people.
Akacheta tend to not use money, as metals serve little use save for weapon smithing. However those who have grown close to the Feroxian settlers will use coin in exchange for goods in services, but are often loath to receive it.
Some Akacheta tend to be nomadic while others are sedentary. Nomadic Akacheta travel in packs with Aurochs pulling long travois of their goods. Residential Akacheta tend to build homesteads or erect tipis outside or near settlements, as crowded cities and walls do not mesh well with their communal living.
Subgroups:
Temachti:
These people are the elders that have earned a great deal of respect among the Akacheta people. While not all are tribe leaders, every member of the Temachti is a respected individual who achieved greatness or noteworthy strides in their people’s culture. To become one, they must have the unanimous support of the other Temachti, who then would perform a ritual on the blood moon before a great crowd of Akacheta.
It is said once one becomes a Temachti they can see into the future. It is also said that all Temachti can always see the truth in a situation, and that lying to them is impossible.
Viajero:
The Viajero are the most well known subgroup within the Akacheta. They are noticeable by the red tattoos adorning their bodies, which often symbolize their great deeds, as well as membership. Viajero often sell their services to people hoping to explore the outlands, or are advisors for cities when they live near places teeming with wildlife like forests and mountains. Many non-explorers would be wise to seek a Viajero for their services.
To become a Viajero one must first be an Akacheta, and must also be of age. Once they commit to this path, they need to pass a trial held by a Temachti, often that involves successfully transporting a person from one site to another safely. While this seems simple it is not always so easy across Morado, as the wilderness is teeming with danger. Often the longer the journey, the more impressive the feat and more likely the Temachti would grant them the title of Viajero.
Once one becomes a successful Viajero, they are welcomed into a larger group of travelers, traders, explorers, and naturalists, all of whom share a communal bond. Viajero all respect one another, and are always willing to lend a hand to other Viajeros. Often Viajero share secrets of the land with each other that other explorers or people won’t, such as the location of a deadly creature, or the site of a magical presence, or even local phenomena the average citizen would not understand. Many choose to keep certain secrets to themselves, but others can share if they feel the threat or instance is necessary to share.
In recent years, many Viajeros have worked along side Feroxian Father Moon believers, as there is much overlap between their two people’s beliefs.
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Relationships:
Feroxians:
The Akacheta are on good terms with most Feroxians though it is clear there is much societal disconnect. They befriended the Voyagers and traveled in harmony, but their relationship was not as well received by the Bastionites.
In larger cities they tend to blend into the populace, but they are often warning the Feroxians about the dangers of their growth in reckless or greedy ways. Many Feroxian leaders in the south tend to bend their ear when the Akacheta speak, but the northerners are not as pliable.
There is much to learn, as often the two people will conflict over small ways of living, but there are just as many societies in Alloyus that coexist and even thrive thanks to their relationship with the Akacheta.
Tale’Sharo:
The Akacheta and Tale'Sharo are enemies. From the moment they first encountered one another, the Tale'Sharo and Akacheta have been at war. The Akacheta do not know why the Tale’Sharo hate them so, but this has been the case ever since they first made contact with one another in roughly 100 F.E.
Before the Feroxians arrived the Tale’Sharo were winning a gruesome war of attrition against the Akacheta. Once they joined forces with the Feroxians at the Battle of Bastion they were able to successfully drive them out, and thanks to this the larger scale conflict has ended.
Despite this Akacheta are quick to spot any Tale’Sharo activity, as they have had the most experience fending them off.
Notable Akacheta:
Story Teller: an old man who many Temachti claim to be younger than. Though he is not a Temachti, his ability to share stories and pass information and wisdom is legendary around Alloyus.

Naming Traditions

Family names

Names tend to draw from Spanish or Nahuatl linguistic groups. Though they are their own people, the Akacheta are an homage to the many Native tribes that made America their home before the European settlers arrived. I, the DM, do not know enough about these cultures, so I suggest when finding a name, please ensure it is done in a respectable manner.

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

All Akachetan speak a shared communal dialect. This dialect is easy to pick up phrases and words but it is difficult to be fluent. The language is constantly growing, and some say it was different 15 years ago due tot he inclusion of many Feroxian, Argenti, Aurumo, and Cuprus phrases.

Culture and cultural heritage

All Akacheta respect and pay homage to the Temachti, a group of elders who are capable of seeing visions from the Blue Sky.
All Akacheta pay homage to the teachings of Ocucotl, who lives in accordance with the wild and its inhabitants. Ocucotl was a man who lived in the savage wilds, and learned to meditate by embracing the savagery within and controlling it through personal will power. This manifested as the first “Almaira” or “Spirit Rage”
The Akacheta believe everyone has a “circle” around them. Many draw a circle around only themselves. Some drawn circles than include others. Either way, it is impossible to be alone as all Akacheta are part of one great circle that binds them and makes them friends.

Shared customary codes and values

The Akacheta are expected to uphold their family's core values. These can differ from clan to clan, but it they are all made with the teachings of Ocucotl in mind. To bind this together, Ocucotl gave his people Five Ideals:

1. We are one people, made of many. Separate in origin, but united in cause.
2. We are united in cause, made of many intentions. Separate in will, but united in bonds.
3. We are united in bonds, made of many experiences. Separate in life, but united in traditions.
4. We are united in traditions, made of many actions. Separate in execution, but united in hope.
5. We are united in hope, made of many futures. Separate in ideals, but united as people.

Average technological level

Native Tribespeople, who have an impeccable mastery of the land and plant husbandry, and have domesticated animals. They have smithing but it’s not as important as their hunting and gathering techniques, or the intuitive communications they pass.

Common Etiquette rules

Many Akacheta share a communal bond, and as such consider it polite to check in on each other whenever possible. If a lone Akachetan comes into another tribes land, and plans to stay for a long time, it is customary to make themselves known. This way they can learn about the surroundings and make themselves useful should the need arise. This also allows for Akachetans to share knowledge and keep the community alive.

Common Dress code

Akachetan tend to wear clothes made from the local wildlife.

Art & Architecture

Akachetan people are often taught to make objects from clay, and are also known for making weaved art and paint from flowers. They are most known for making colors that many Feroxians cannot make without the aid of magic.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

All Akacheta keep the stories of their people alive, either by books or by word, but every year the Akacheta gather on a Lunar Eclipse and celebrate by telling stories and building massive bonfires

Coming of Age Rites

All Akacheta receive a tattoo on their neck upon reaching their 5th year. This tattoo is done by a parental figure, who uses this to symbolize their growth into a free thinking person.
At age 15 an Akacheta is now of age to decide a path in which they want to follow. While there is no rush to decide, this is the age where they are allowed to decide for themselves. Some choose to become crafters or hunters. The especially brave choose to become Viajeros.

Funerary and Memorial customs

When an Akacheta passes away, it is custom to give their body to the tribe, where they can perform the memorial service they see fit. Some choose to bury, some cremate, but it is always done as a community.

Common Taboos

All Akacheta consider undeath to be a great sin.
All Akacheta treat magic with a healthy dose of skepticism, and those who openly practice magic must either have permission from a Temachti or pay a penitence afterward. They refer to magic users as Nahualli.
Those who reject their family or people are not looked upon favorably.
Those who kill without the goal of preserving or protecting life are shunned and exiled.

Common Myths and Legends

All Akacheta pay homage to the teachings of Ocucotl, who lives in accordance with the wild and its inhabitants. Ocucotl was a man who lived in the savage wilds, and learned to meditate by embracing the savagery within and controlling it through personal will power. This manifested as the first “Almaira” or “Spirit Rage”

Historical figures

Ocucotl: The First Barbarian
Coyotl: The Pact Leader (a beast of old)
Quetzal: The Giver (a winged serpent)
Oselote: The Hunter (a raging jaguar)
Mayate: The Traveler (a free spirited fish)
Auhuete: The Wayfinder (a magnanimous hawk)
Yazutotl: The Trickster (a mischevous fox)

Ideals

Gender Ideals

These people tend to be mostly gatherer hunter, and don’t segregate based on a person’s gender. In their mind if one has the capacity to hunt, it is their duty to hunt.

Courtship Ideals

Akacheta place a heavy insistence on familial acceptance. If an akacheta wishes to date within their tribe, it is usually up to the parents to approve. If an Akacheta wishes to date outside of the tribe, the respective tribes must accept such a communal bond, though this means they will either split off to found a new tribe, or one will go join the other’s tribe.
If an Akacheta wishes to date a non-Akacheta, the non-Akacheta must be willing to forsake their old bonds and family to marry. Failure to do so and the Akacheta will not take the relationship seriously.

Encompassed species

• Elf

Related Organizations

• Alloyus - The New Frontier
• Balthazar's Legion
• Devoted Conclave of the Father Moon
• Lions Guard
• Lord's Alliance
• Viajero

Related Items

• Blanket of Camouflage
• Coyolxa Blessed Amulet

Related Myths

• Seven Gunslingers