Roadweavers

The Nomad Free

Pronunciation: rohd-wee-vers

Term for People: The Free, Weavers, Nomads

Names for Groups: Families, Caravans, Bands, Troupes

Masks: Kerchiefs, Headscarves

Most Popular Event: Silk City

Between Miasma clouds and penned Lands crawl the roads less travelled – the spaces in between – it is here the Free build their lives. 

Weavers pass down oral histories of their removal from their ancient lands, all records of which have been surreptitiously scrubbed from the dockets of other groups. Even today, their people are regularly moved on forcibly, though some weavers have found safe spaces to call home and taken root. It is a Weavers point of pride to leave when asked and to obey the laws of lands in which they find themselves (should it be safe to do so), for outsiders are not often treated well; and though righteousness is still the true path (though it does not always beget respect), Landowners do not usually ask them to leave nicely a second time. 

As a result, the Roadweaver groups are wily, tight-knit, self-reliant and demonstrate the power of community against authorities. Members of a caravan often have specific, vital roles in their groups, even amongst those who have settled in one place. There are few or no similar Gods or Faiths amongst the Free, often carrying culture, ancient idols and fables themselves, or adopting religions from other lands. Most carry only what is useful, often keeping tradable wealth as small or wearable personal belongings, such as jewellery, weaponry, crystals and idols. A common item amongst the Free are Headscarves big enough to cover two people, used as a welcoming temporary shelter – representing the will of hospitality to others. When preparing for a journey to another land, they regularly trade their current wealth for whatever is the most barterable commodity on their journey or at their destination point; as a result, Weavers often have an expert merchant-diplomat amongst their caravans.