Bibanti

"No, no way! I'm not getting on that boat! It looks like it'll break if I step on it!"

— Person who is visiting Bibanti and is very nervous about the stability of their boats

On the Lakeside

Nestled against the waters of the Eye of the South sits a mass of canvas tents, their central supports raised high above the ground. The tents stretch from the land across the shallows of the Eye, supported by wooden platforms to keep them out of the waters.
The streets are bare timbers or simply the sand and dirt of the shores that has been compacted over time by the residents walking upon it. There are few structures not made of wood and canvas, those that are made of materials like stone are permanent or semi-permanent fixtures where building them of other materials would be more impractical than using stone, such as their wells.
The floors of the tent buildings are covered in carpets, providing a more comfortable surface than bare timber or plain dirt and sand. Nailed into the central pole of the tents are four small oil lamps, burning quietly, just enough to cast enough light to see by. Should more light be needed, additional oil lamps are always kept handy.

From the Shores

Bibanti is known for its trade between the other villages on the shores of the Eye, as well as being a place to find clean and fresh water, a trait that it shares with its sister town, T'tuni.
Visitors to this lovely little village can see people walking around wearing different coloured sashes in various styles, as well as sleeveless robes paired with forearm wrappings. Some choose to wear leather vambraces, others choose simple cloth.

Type

Village

Population

Approx. 1500

Related Ethnicities

• N'weik Ki'a

Location under

Eye of the South

Owning Organization

N'weiki