Fiej

History

The Fiej inhabited the land that is now Idra before the invaders came. Their tribes grew in the plains, the mountains, and the jungles. They worked with the land and wove songs together that worked mighty magic. The Idrans came with iron fists and musical armies. The Fiej tried to reason with the invaders, but were driven largely into Jofi by the wars that raged. The Idrans outlawed the mixing of music that was so common in the rituals of the Fiej and expected them to integrate into society or remain on the edges.

Economics

The Fiej are deeply resilient and adaptable. They have woven their society into the jungle of Jofi, and they alone know how to access various parts of the jungle. This makes them attractive partners for the Idrans that wish to access the natural resources within, especially Humdra. Most Fiej that work with the Idran refuse to reveal the secrets of the jungle or the process by which they purify Humdra, thus keeping the secrets of their sustainable harvesting within their own community.

Rituals

The Fiej lost the ability to continue many of their rituals and holidays when they were forced into Jofi. The song roast became an even stronger ceremony that represented the unity of the community and the bonds between the members of the tribe. During a song roast, a large piece of meat is spiced and cooked by communal singing. There are rumors that the Fiej at times utilize other instruments with their song roasts as well, but this is outlawed in Idran culture and so unlikely to occur when outsiders are present.
The largest ritual celebration of the Fiej is the Elder Days. These consist of a pilgrimage to the Elderspine, several massive song roasts, and many other means of celebrating the heritage of their people.

Spread

The Fiej remain mostly within Jofi, but some have begun new lives within the city of Brana. As yet, they have not spread further through the Idran empire. Although these solitary Fiej are often separate from the rituals and traditions of their ethnicity, they are welcomed back openly by the community when they return frequently to Jofi or join the Elder Days.

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