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{{Culture and Society Sections
{{Culture and Society Sections
|Introduction='''[[Sunshifter]] society''' is built upon movement, adaptation, and knowledge. Their caravans are mobile cities, and each member of society plays a crucial role.  
|Introduction=[[File:Sunshifter Lotion.jpg|thumb|A Sunshifter applying Sunskin]]
 
'''The society of Sunshifters''' is built upon devotion to their oracles and the creation of music, art and dance. [[Sunshifters]] travel in large, sprawling caravans, engineered to survive the desert’s shifting terrain. They are known for their distinctive silver appearance, a result of the sun protection they wear at all times.
[[Sunshifters]] travel in large, sprawling caravans, engineered to survive the desert’s shifting terrain.
|Societal Structure=[[File:Sunshifter Oracle.jpg|thumb|A Sunshifter oracle]]
 
Sunshifters hold onto a fairly rigid social structure as a result of their survival in a difficult land. At the top are the Oracles. Elder women who foresee the future and guide their caravans and society at large. Below them are master artisans followed by apprentice artisans. Every aspect of [[Sunshifter]] society is considered an artform, from art itself to cooking to raising children.
* Floating Skiff Caravans – Hovering above the sands through wind harnessing and alchemical levitation.
* [[File:Sunshifter - Applying Sunskin 01.jpg|thumb|A Sunshifter applying Sunskin ]]Terrarium Caravans – Portable oases carrying micro-ecosystems to sustain life.
|Names and Identity=Sunshifter names change throughout life, evolving based on experiences:
 
* Birth Name – Given by parents, inspired by desert elements.
* Mirage Name – Earned after a rite of passage, reflecting personal illusions or strengths.
* True Name – Only known to close family and the spirits, spoken in sacred rituals.
 
Examples:
 
* ''Zeyrith Sand-Walker''
* ''Lirasha Wind-Touched''
* ''Tharen Mirage-Born''
|Societal Structure=* Luminaries – Masters of alchemy, illusions, or desert engineering.
* [[File:Sunshifter - Female Shaman 01.jpg|thumb|A Sunshifter shaman]]Masters – Skilled alchemists, illusionists, and engineers guiding the next generation.
* Apprentices – Learners undergoing rigorous training in one of the three main disciplines.
* Shamans – Spiritual leaders who commune with the desert spirits and interpret mirages
|Religion and Spirituality=The Sunshifters follow the path of Sethis, believing that the desert is alive, inhabited by spirits that guide and test them.
|Religion and Spirituality=The Sunshifters follow the path of Sethis, believing that the desert is alive, inhabited by spirits that guide and test them.


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* Gesture Communication – A secondary form of communication using hand signals to avoid shouting in the desert.
* Gesture Communication – A secondary form of communication using hand signals to avoid shouting in the desert.
|Literature and Oral Traditions=* Songs of the Shifting Sands – Epic oral histories, performed with shifting mirage visuals.
|Literature and Oral Traditions=* Songs of the Shifting Sands – Epic oral histories, performed with shifting mirage visuals.
* [[File:Sunshifter - Male 01.jpg|thumb|A Sunshifter warrior]]The Scrolls of Sethis – Ancient writings detailing alchemy, illusions, and spiritual philosophy.
* [[File:Sunshifter Warrior.png|thumb|A Sunshifter warrior]]The Scrolls of Sethis – Ancient writings detailing alchemy, illusions, and spiritual philosophy.
* Whispered Parables – Short, cryptic tales told in low voices, their meaning shifting like the desert wind.
* Whispered Parables – Short, cryptic tales told in low voices, their meaning shifting like the desert wind.
|Music and Dance=Sunshifter music mimics the rhythms of the wind and sand:
|Music and Dance=Sunshifter music mimics the rhythms of the wind and sand:
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|Medicine and Healing=* Spirit-Infused Remedies – Potions enhanced by [https://casaorestes.com/Nascent_Spirits nascent spirits], granting protection against heat and exhaustion.
|Medicine and Healing=* Spirit-Infused Remedies – Potions enhanced by [https://casaorestes.com/Nascent_Spirits nascent spirits], granting protection against heat and exhaustion.
* Healing Sands – Alchemical powders mixed into wounds, sealing them and drawing out infection.
* Healing Sands – Alchemical powders mixed into wounds, sealing them and drawing out infection.
* [[File:Sunshifter- Sunskin 01.jpg|thumb|A vial of sunskin]]Sound Healing – Vibrational frequencies used to align the body’s natural rhythms with the desert’s pulse.
* [[File:Sunskin Oil.jpg|thumb|A vial of Sunskin]]Sound Healing – Vibrational frequencies used to align the body’s natural rhythms with the desert’s pulse.
|Clothing and Adornments=* Flowing Robes – Designed to reflect sunlight and blend into mirages
|Clothing and Adornments=* Flowing Robes – Designed to reflect sunlight and blend into mirages
* Alchemical Beads – Jewelry that stores minor illusions for protection or storytelling
* Alchemical Beads – Jewelry that stores minor illusions for protection or storytelling
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