Nahidite Culture

The Nahidite Culture was a Post-Collapse human pastoralist society that lived across south-western Orana.

Art
The Nahidite crated many paintings, mainly on bison hides. Their pottery was also elaborate. Nahidite music and dance was integral to their religion, with many dances and songs considered sacred.

Dress
Nahidite dress consisted of leather shirts, tunics, skirts and moccasins. Clothes were often embellished with pottery beads and animal parts such as feathers, quills, shells, etc. Feather headdresses were reserved for tribal leaders.

Language
The Nahidite spoke the Nahidite Language, of which there were many dialects.

Naming Conventions
Nahidite names consisted of many parts. Traditionally, a child would be given a name by their parents at birth. A nickname would be acquired during their life. Upon coming of age, the person would take up their own name which would become their formal name. They also had secret names for use with family and close friends, and a spirit name, used for religious purposes.

Religion
Nahidite religion centered around the worship of a single, overarching deity known as the Khaceca, who protected the Nahidite and guaranteed them rain and land to graze. They also worshiped the Old Spirits, who appeared as local animals (notably bison).

Society
The Nahidite were a matriarchal society. Each Nahidite clan was led by a clan chief, daughter of the previous chief. Every village within a clan was led by a village chief, usually also a woman. Both men and women participated in war, although these raiding parties were usually led by a head warrior, usually male.

War
The Nahidite often warred over resources and land, more frequently among themselves than with neighbouring cultures.

Technology
The Nahidite used stone tools and crafted a number of pottery artifacts. Their primary means of subsistence was through the herding of bison.

Weapons
Nahidite weapons consisted primarily of bows, spears, hand-axes and clubs. Warriors often carried large wicker shields to protect themselves.