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Era of the Sacred Tree

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	Over countless generations, the creatures affected by this influence began to develop consciousness, language, social organization, and culture. Distinct tribes eventually emerged, each with its own cultural and physiological identity: the proud Ndoli, the cunning Waheni, the nomadic Hapari, the formidable Ndwarī, and the elusive Silombi. Initial interactions among these groups were marked by territorial conflict, but they gradually established coexistence through shared rituals, trade, and cooperation. This process led to the formation of the first organized societies of what became known as the Beastmen.		Over countless generations, the creatures affected by this influence began to develop consciousness, language, social organization, and culture. Distinct tribes eventually emerged, each with its own cultural and physiological identity: the proud Ndoli, the cunning Waheni, the nomadic Hapari, the formidable Ndwarī, and the elusive Silombi. Initial interactions among these groups were marked by territorial conflict, but they gradually established coexistence through shared rituals, trade, and cooperation. This process led to the formation of the first organized societies of what became known as the Beastmen.

	During this stage, the Beastmen developed a complex culture that combined survival skills with refined symbolic expression. Notable achievements included woven textiles, advanced steelwork, and oral traditions passed through ~~generations—all~~ reflecting a deep connection with both the natural world and the magical forces of the Sacred Tree.		During this stage, the Beastmen developed a complex culture that combined survival skills with refined symbolic expression. Notable achievements included woven textiles, advanced steelwork, and oral traditions passed through generations, all reflecting a deep connection with both the natural world and the magical forces of the Sacred Tree.

	A shared reverence for the Tree enabled cultural and spiritual unification, resulting in the rise of a flourishing civilization. A capital city was constructed around the Tree itself, harmoniously integrated with its living structure. From this center, the civilization expanded through satellite cities connected by trade routes and vital water sources. Their architecture, organic in nature, included stone fortresses and temples adorned with runes that pulsed with the Tree’s magical energy.		A shared reverence for the Tree enabled cultural and spiritual unification, resulting in the rise of a flourishing civilization. A capital city was constructed around the Tree itself, harmoniously integrated with its living structure. From this center, the civilization expanded through satellite cities connected by trade routes and vital water sources. Their architecture, organic in nature, included stone fortresses and temples adorned with runes that pulsed with the Tree’s magical energy.

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	'''Beastmen''' are a coalition of different species of bestial humanoids, which rely on ambush tactics to overwhelm their enemies.		'''Beastmen''' are a coalition of different species of bestial humanoids, which rely on ambush tactics to overwhelm their enemies.

	For centuries, the Beastmen coexisted peacefully in the southern savannah of [[Tyria]], where they established imposing cities and prospered through trade. However, the emergence of the [[Rift]] brought widespread devastation, reducing many of their cities to ruins and forcing them to flee as [[Daemons]] invaded their homeland. Today, most Beastmen have retreated northward, surviving through raiding and scavenging as they continue their search for a new home.		For centuries, the Beastmen coexisted peacefully in the southern savannah of [[Tyria]], where they established imposing cities and prospered through trade. However, the emergence of the [[The Great Rift\|Rift]] brought widespread devastation, reducing many of their cities to ruins and forcing them to flee as [[Rift Daemons\|Daemons]] invaded their homeland. Today, most Beastmen have retreated northward, surviving through raiding and scavenging as they continue their search for a new home.

	== History ==		== History ==

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History

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	The fall of the Sacred Tree and the subsequent loss of the Holy City are now viewed as a turning point in Beastmen history. The event illustrates the vulnerability of even the most spiritually and technologically integrated civilizations when confronted with large-scale natural and magical upheaval. The Wild Savannah, once a thriving center of culture and sentient life, remains depopulated and unstable. The question of whether the region or its people can ever recover remains unresolved.		The fall of the Sacred Tree and the subsequent loss of the Holy City are now viewed as a turning point in Beastmen history. The event illustrates the vulnerability of even the most spiritually and technologically integrated civilizations when confronted with large-scale natural and magical upheaval. The Wild Savannah, once a thriving center of culture and sentient life, remains depopulated and unstable. The question of whether the region or its people can ever recover remains unresolved.

			== Notable Conflicts ==
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			== Notable Locations ==
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	Among the Keepers, certain groups are focused on exploring ruins to recover artifacts believed capable of reactivating the Sacred Tree, considered by some as the key to the people’s cultural and spiritual renewal.		Among the Keepers, certain groups are focused on exploring ruins to recover artifacts believed capable of reactivating the Sacred Tree, considered by some as the key to the people’s cultural and spiritual renewal.

			== Military Overview ==
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	== Miniatures ==		== Miniatures ==

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Miniatures

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	* OPR Beastmen (Official)		* OPR Beastmen (Official)
	* Beastmen (Warhammer Fantasy, Age of Sigmar, Games Workshop)		* Beastmen (Warhammer Fantasy, Games Workshop)
			* Beasrmen (Age of Sigmar, Games Workshop)
	* The Herd (Kings of War)		* The Herd (Kings of War)

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 Among the Keepers, certain groups are focused on exploring ruins to recover artifacts believed capable of reactivating the Sacred Tree, considered by some as the key to the people’s cultural and spiritual renewal.
-==Play Style==
+== Miniatures ==
-See Also:
+* OPR Beastmen (Official)
-* [[Beastmen Tactics]]
+For a detailed look for the different units see: [[Beastmen Miniatures]]{{AoF-Factions}}
 [[Category:Age of Fantasy Factions]]
 [[Category:Beastmen]]

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Society

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	==== Political and Religious Organization ====		==== Political and Religious Organization ====
	Traditionally, Beastmen tribes lacked a single central leader. Their governance was consensus-based, with spiritual guidance provided by shamans. Their religion centers on the ~~Holy~~ Tree and a pantheon of deities believed to be the ancestors of each species. Despite recent upheaval, this structure remains partially intact.		Traditionally, Beastmen tribes lacked a single central leader. Their governance was consensus-based, with spiritual guidance provided by shamans. Their religion centers on the Sacred Tree and a pantheon of deities believed to be the ancestors of each species. Despite recent upheaval, this structure remains partially intact.

	In the current context of widespread conflict, warrior chiefs have gained increased influence. Decision-making is still typically collective, with each species represented in tribal councils. However, governance structures vary: some bands function as militarized warbands under strong leadership, while others maintain traditional forms of consensus rule.		In the current context of widespread conflict, warrior chiefs have gained increased influence. Decision-making is still typically collective, with each species represented in tribal councils. However, governance structures vary: some bands function as militarized warbands under strong leadership, while others maintain traditional forms of consensus rule.

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	== Society ==		== Society ==
	The Beastmen are ~~split into little orphan~~ tribes, ~~having to decide if they want to be the guardians~~ of ~~ruins or wander into the unknown~~, and ~~how much of their former ideals they are willing to forego in order to survive and thrive again~~. ~~Many Beastmen now wander up~~ the ~~rift towards~~ the ~~heart of Tyria~~, ~~looking for~~ a ~~new home. In order to survive~~, ~~they raid settlements and burn down forests to build their iron equipment~~ and ~~camps~~.		The Beastmen are a species composed of multiple tribes and subgroups, currently fragmented and in a state of diaspora. They once maintained a structured and peaceful civilization focused on communion with nature, spirituality, and artisanal craftsmanship. Following the catastrophic event known as the Rift, their society collapsed, resulting in a cultural, territorial, and political crisis.

	==== ~~The Tribes~~ ====		==== Tribal Structure ====
	Several species of Beastmen ~~exist. Their native names are~~ Ndoli, Waheni, Hapari, Ndwari, Kemba, and Silombi. ~~They have bonded over generations and learned to work together~~, ~~each~~ species ~~bringing its strengths. Now that they are reduced to smaller refugee bands~~, ~~this balance has been harder to maintain~~. ~~Some bands lack one or several species~~, ~~which means they can’t rely on~~ Hapari ~~for scouting or on~~ Ndoli ~~for~~ hunting. ~~Some~~ groups ~~are dominated by a single tribe~~, ~~enforcing their will over others. Most Beastmen view these~~ bands ~~with contempt as failures who have abandoned~~ the ~~wisdom~~ of ~~their people~~.		Several distinct species exist within the Beastmen population, including the Ndoli, Waheni, Hapari, Ndwari, Kemba, and Silombi. Historically, these species coexisted in balanced tribal communities, each contributing specific skills. For instance, the Hapari traditionally served as scouts, while the Ndoli specialized in hunting. This interspecies cooperation has weakened due to the fragmentation of groups, leaving many modern bands without the functional diversity of the past.

	~~==== A Divided People ====~~		Some bands are now dominated by a single species, often leading to internal tensions and power imbalances. These groups are frequently viewed by others as having deviated from the traditional values of unity and mutual respect.
	~~The surviving~~ bands ~~of Beastmen~~ are often ~~qualified as either ‘Keepers’ or ‘Wanderers’. The Keepers are those who remain on the former Beastmen territory, trying~~ to ~~maintain the temples, protect the ruins~~ and ~~uphold the traditions~~. ~~They must face a lack of resources and frequent conflict. Some of it comes~~ from ~~looters looking for valuable artefacts, but a lot of~~ the ~~clashes are with Rift Daemons, since the Rift is an open chasm through most~~ of ~~the Savannah and the Daemons are pushing outwards more~~ and ~~more~~.

	~~The~~ Wanderers are those who left the Savannah, either pushed away by starvation and violence, or making a deliberate choice to leave their old society behind and try to build something new. Either way, they must learn to adapt to new environments and find a way to secure a place for themselves in territories that are often already claimed by another faction.		==== Keepers and Wanderers ====
			Contemporary Beastmen are broadly divided into two main groups:

	~~Sometimes~~, ~~bands of Wanderers end up finding a permanent territory~~ to ~~settle~~, ~~but this~~ is the ~~exception rather than the norm~~.		* '''Keepers:''' These remain in the ancestral territories, working to preserve ruins, temples, and cultural traditions. They face frequent threats from looters and Rift Daemons. Their situation is exacerbated by resource scarcity and geographic isolation.
			* '''Wanderers:''' These groups have left the savannah, either out of necessity or by ideological choice. They seek new ways of life in foreign territories, often already claimed by other factions. Some become raiders, while others adopt a nomadic lifestyle or attempt to establish new settlements. Permanent settlements are rare.

	==== ~~A Hard Life~~ ====		==== Cultural Transformation ====
	~~Whether they are Keepers or Wanderers, all~~ Beastmen ~~have suffered one notable transformation~~. ~~Where their old civilisation was very peaceful, focused~~ on ~~fine craftsmanship~~, ~~communion with nature and developing one’s intellect~~, ~~the trauma of the Rift forced them to become warriors. Coupled with the destruction of most of their infrastructure~~ and ~~environment, this~~ has ~~turned them into fierce fighters, wielding crude, heavy metal weapons. They can no longer take years to slowly grow~~ a ~~tree into the required shape; now they chop down forests and pollute rivers with their forges~~. Most ~~of them do not relish this,~~ and ~~it pains them to do so~~. ~~But softness has become an unaffordable luxury for them~~.		The collapse of their civilization brought significant changes to Beastmen culture. Their former emphasis on peace, intellectual development, and environmental harmony has been replaced by a survivalist mindset. Most have adopted aggressive practices such as deforestation and crude metalworking. Although often seen as necessary, these actions are widely regarded as a betrayal of their original values.

	==== ~~Rule by Consent~~ ====		==== Political and Religious Organization ====
	A Beastmen ~~tribe does not have~~ a single leader. Their ~~way of life~~ was ~~guided~~ by a religion ~~centred around~~ the ~~Sacred~~ Tree and ~~the associated Gods (~~believed to be the ancestors of each species) and their Shamans are still the main moral authority of a tribe, as the Beastmen’s beliefs still hold sway over most of them. Warrior chiefs, those that preside over fighting and hunting, now have more influence than before since conflict is more prevalent. Each species represented in a tribe also has one or several representatives that will speak for their kind during debates, every night around the fire. ~~Consensus is important to the Beastmen~~, but now it also varies a lot by tribes. Some groups have essentially become warbands submitted to their leaders, while others have rallied around a visionary shaman. In these desperate times, anything is possible and the old structures are weakened.		Traditionally, Beastmen tribes lacked a single central leader. Their governance was consensus-based, with spiritual guidance provided by shamans. Their religion centers on the Holy Tree and a pantheon of deities believed to be the ancestors of each species. Despite recent upheaval, this structure remains partially intact.

	==== ~~Natural Nomads~~ ====		In the current context of widespread conflict, warrior chiefs have gained increased influence. Decision-making is still typically collective, with each species represented in tribal councils. However, governance structures vary: some bands function as militarized warbands under strong leadership, while others maintain traditional forms of consensus rule.
	~~Even in the heyday of~~ their ~~cities~~, Beastmen ~~cultivated a link with the natural world, and frequently made long treks and hunting trips. This has allowed them to survive~~ the fall of their cities, ~~as they fell back on a nomadic lifestyle they never completely forgot~~. Some Wanderers seek ~~the wildest possible places, eager~~ to ~~simply exist~~ in ~~nature~~, ~~hunting and sleeping and forgetting their pain. Others hope~~ to ~~find somewhere to rebuild cities and revive their old civilisations~~. ~~Many wish only to survive, working as mercenaries, poachers or bandits, not thinking much ahead of their next meal. Some~~ Keepers ~~roam the old ruins~~, ~~ambushing daemons and looters, cursing those who turned tail and ran away. Others among the Keepers~~ are exploring ~~the~~ ruins ~~and trying~~ to ~~find the right artefacts to revive~~ the Sacred Tree, ~~which they believe is~~ the key to ~~their rebirth~~.
			==== Nomadism and Subsistence ====
			Despite their urban past, the Beastmen retained nomadic practices that have aided their survival since the fall of their cities. Many bands now live as hunter-gatherers, mercenaries, raiders, or itinerant refugees. Some Wanderers seek remote natural environments to live in isolation, while others aim to reconstruct stable social structures.

			Among the Keepers, certain groups are focused on exploring ruins to recover artifacts believed capable of reactivating the Sacred Tree, considered by some as the key to the people’s cultural and spiritual renewal.

	==Play Style==		==Play Style==

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Wild Savannah

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	==== Wild Savannah ====		==== Wild Savannah ====
	South of Tyria lies a vast, untamed savannah where wildlife has roamed freely since time immemorial. This ancient and untouched land was shaped solely by the natural rhythms of the world, remaining wild and primal.		South of Tyria lies a vast, untamed savannah where wildlife has roamed freely since time immemorial. This ancient and untouched land was shaped solely by the natural rhythms of the world, remaining wild and primal. Beneath its surface, however, latent magical energies whispered of a deeper power - one that would awaken in the form of the Sacred Tree.

	==== The Sacred Tree ====		==== The Sacred Tree ====
	At the heart of the largest watering hole in the region stood a towering, verdant tree. Its branches offered shade, its fruit sustenance, and from its roots flowed a mysterious magical essence. ~~This~~ tree ~~became a source of life~~, ~~power~~, ~~and eventually~~, ~~transformation~~.		At the heart of the largest watering hole in the region stood a towering, verdant tree. Its branches offered shade, its fruit sustenance, and from its roots flowed a mysterious magical essence that transformed ordinary beasts into sentient beings. The tree's sap carried transformative properties, granting intelligence and spiritual awareness to those who consumed its gifts. Over generations, its influence radiated outward, creating concentric circles of awakening across the savannah.

	==== Waking Life ====		==== Waking Life ====
	Over countless generations, the animals that fed on the ~~tree’s~~ enchanted fruit began to change. Slowly, they gained sentience~~. From these awakened creatures arose~~ distinct tribes, each shaped by their origin: the Ndoli, Waheni, Hapari, ~~Ndwari~~, and Silombi. Though ~~conflict~~ marked their early history, the tribes gradually learned to coexist~~. In time, they formed a confederacy, an alliance of kinship~~ and ~~cooperation~~. These early Beastmen developed a sophisticated culture ~~rooted in harmony~~ with ~~nature~~, and ~~nurtured~~ traditions ~~of poetry, philosophy,~~ and ~~communal art~~.		Over countless generations, the animals that fed on the tree's enchanted fruit began to change. Slowly, they gained sentience and formed distinct tribes, each shaped by their origin: the proud Ndoli, cunning Waheni (hyena-kin), nomadic Hapari, formidable Ndwarī, and elusive Silombi. Though territorial conflicts marked their early history, the tribes gradually learned to coexist through shared rituals and trade. These early Beastmen developed a sophisticated culture that blended practical survival skills with artistic expression, their woven fabrics, steel craftsmanship, and oral traditions reflecting a deep connection to both nature and the sacred.

	==== Time of Prosperity ====		==== Time of Prosperity ====
	United under their shared reverence for the Sacred Tree, the Beastmen established a flourishing civilization across the savannah. A magnificent capital rose around the tree, with ~~a web of smaller~~ cities ~~spreading~~ outward~~, connecting~~ watering holes and trade routes. For centuries, ~~peace~~ and ~~prosperity~~ defined their ~~way of life~~, as ~~their society thrived amidst~~ the ~~grasslands~~.		United under their shared reverence for the Sacred Tree, the Beastmen established a flourishing civilization across the savannah. A magnificent capital rose around the tree, its organic architecture blending seamlessly with the sacred canopy above, while satellite cities spread outward along vital watering holes and trade routes. Skilled artisans constructed stone fortresses and temples adorned with mystic runes that pulsed with the Tree's energy, their designs reflecting a perfect harmony between nature and craftsmanship. The civilization thrived through advanced metallurgy that produced weapons and jewelry of remarkable quality, alongside intricate textile production that transformed wild fibers into garments worthy of spiritual ceremonies. This golden age also saw the establishment of profound spiritual and scholarly traditions, with shamans preserving ancestral knowledge through oral epics and sacred carvings. For centuries, this delicate balance between wild instinct and civilized achievement defined their prosperous era, as the Beastmen's cultural achievements matched the majesty of the Sacred Tree itself.

	==== The Holy City ====		==== The Holy City ====
	At the heart of Beastmen culture stood the Holy City, a ~~testament to their unity, craftsmanship,~~ and ~~devotion. Built around~~ the ~~Sacred~~ Tree, ~~it served not only as~~ a capital ~~but also as a spiritual center and symbol~~ of ~~their~~ identity~~. Its presence was both awe-inspiring and deeply~~ sacred.		At the heart of Beastmen culture stood the Holy City, a marvel of organic architecture that grew symbiotically with the Sacred Tree. Its stepped temples and winding pathways followed the Tree's natural growth patterns, while underground springs channeled its magical essence throughout the city. The Tree's canopy formed a living cathedral where shamans performed rituals and preserved ancestral knowledge. This spiritual capital became the anchor of Beastmen identity, its very stones imbued with sacred power.

	==== Swallowed Up ====		==== Swallowed Up ====
	~~Everything changed~~ when the Rift tore through the savannah, fracturing the land in multiple directions ~~and leaving the territory in ruins~~. The ~~resulting tremors devastated the local wildlife~~ and ~~cut off migration routes at their roots. The damage was so great that~~ the Sacred Tree, ~~along with much~~ of the ~~Holy City~~, ~~was~~ swallowed ~~by a deep fissure~~. ~~The surviving~~ Beastmen ~~had no time~~ to ~~attempt to repair~~ the ~~devastation~~, as ~~they were quickly invaded by~~ Daemons ~~who forced~~ them ~~to abandon~~ their ~~sacred land~~.		The cataclysm came without warning when the earth split asunder. Known as Skarenda, the Rift tore through the savannah's heart with terrifying force, fracturing the land in multiple directions like glass struck by a hammer. The devastation was absolute and unforgiving, the mighty Sacred Tree, pillar of their civilization, toppled into the gaping abyss, its once-clear life-giving waters turning black as poison as they poured into the depths. Stone buildings that had stood for centuries crumbled in moments as the hungry earth swallowed entire districts whole, while the carefully balanced magical energies that sustained the land twisted into chaotic vortices that warped reality itself. From these nightmarish fissures emerged the Daemons, skeletal and horned creatures whose very presence seemed to drain hope from the air, wielding weapons of shimmering darkness that cut through steel and flesh alike. Those Beastmen fortunate enough to survive the initial disaster found themselves facing an unstoppable invasion force, their once-proud civilization reduced to desperate bands of refugees as the Daemons systematically drove them from their ancestral lands in a relentless tide of destruction.

	==== City of Tears ====		==== City of Tears ====
	Now, only ruins remain, ~~silent monuments to a golden age~~ long ~~past~~. The ~~Holy City lies in decay~~, ~~its~~ once~~-vibrant tree hollow and lifeless~~, ~~its waters blackened and still~~.		Now, only haunting ruins remain where the glorious Holy City once stood, their broken silhouettes casting long shadows across the wasted land. The few structures still standing serve as ghostly reminders of former glory, broken arches carved with intricate tribal motifs that tell stories no one remembers completely, shattered obelisks whose ancient runes still faintly glow at night with fading magic, and the massive stone basin that once collected the sacred sap of the Tree now filled with brackish, stagnant water that reflects only emptiness. The surviving Beastmen have diverged into two starkly different paths in their struggle to endure. Some remain traditionalists, making dangerous pilgrimages to the ruins to perform rituals at broken altars, clinging to the old ways with desperate faith as they whisper prayers to gods that may no longer listen. Others have become pragmatists, having abandoned the ancient traditions entirely to survive as raiders or mercenaries, their once-sacred weapons now turned to profane purposes. The Wild Savannah stands as a grim cautionary testament to the fragility of civilizations, where once there was vibrant life and potent magic, now only the ceaseless wind whispers through empty halls and across the Rift's jagged edges, carrying with it the echoes of what was lost and the unanswerable question of whether anything can ever be reclaimed.

	~~A few~~ Beastmen ~~linger among~~ the ruins, clinging to ~~fading memories and ancient traditions. Though too few to rebuild their former glory, they preserve what they can of~~ the old ~~temples and customs~~. Others have ~~embraced a harsher existence~~, ~~living~~ as ~~scavengers and~~ raiders ~~amid the desolation~~.

	The Wild Savannah ~~is now~~ a ~~desolate wasteland~~, ~~a graveyard of a~~ once~~-mighty civilization~~, ~~where sorrow~~ and ~~loss echo~~ across the ~~empty plains~~.

	== Society ==		== Society ==

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	'''Beastmen''' are a coalition of different species of bestial humanoids, which rely on ambush tactics to overwhelm their enemies.		'''Beastmen''' are a coalition of different species of bestial humanoids, which rely on ambush tactics to overwhelm their enemies.

	For centuries, the Beastmen ~~lived together~~ in the southern savannah of [[Tyria]], ~~building great~~ cities and ~~trading prosperously~~. ~~The opening~~ of the [[Rift]] ~~destroyed~~ many of their cities, and [[Daemons]] ~~drove them from~~ their ~~home~~. ~~Most of the~~ Beastmen have ~~fled north~~, surviving by raiding and scavenging ~~while they seek a new home.~~		For centuries, the Beastmen coexisted peacefully in the southern savannah of [[Tyria]], where they established imposing cities and prospered through trade. However, the emergence of the [[Rift]] brought widespread devastation, reducing many of their cities to ruins and forcing them to flee as [[Daemons]] invaded their homeland. Today, most Beastmen have retreated northward, surviving through raiding and scavenging as they continue their search for a new home.

	~~==Background Story==~~
	The vast savannah in southern Tyria had been inhabited by wildlife since the beginning of time. At the center of the largest watering hole of the land, a giant lush tree provided shade and food, and from its roots a magical substance seeped into its fruit. Over many generations, the animals that ate the fruit of this tree slowly changed and became sentient, and came to see the tree as ~~sacred, settling around it in peace.~~

	Gradually, the different tribes of Ndoli, Waheni, Hapari, Ndwari and Silombi learned to co-exist and formed a confederacy of closely knit tribes. The Beastmen built a great civilization in the savannah, constructing a great capital city around the Holy Tree, and a network of smaller cities around, which expanded out through the grasslands and connected the watering holes around it. For centuries, the Beastmen tribes lived lives of peace and prosperity on the Savannah.

	Then, the Rift opened. It tore through the Savannah, damaging the Holy Tree and destroying many of their cities. When the Daemons began to emerge, most Beastmen were forced to abandon their homeland. The only thing that remains of their old civilization are the ruins of their cities, and the dried out remains of the Holy Tree, whose once crystalline waters have now turned black.

	Some Beastmen still call these ruins their home, but there is no hope that it will flourish once again in the future. Others have begun to wander along the edge of the Rift, towards the heart of Tyria. In order to survive, they ~~raid settlements and burn forests to build equipment and camps. Each amongst the Beastmen has~~ their ~~own reason~~ for ~~this great migration. Some hope to find~~ a new home, while others seek to understand the cause of the rift. There are others who have become accustomed to raiding and violence, and take any opportunity to destroy the homes of others, just as their own homes were destroyed.

	~~How will you guide your tribe?~~

	== History ==		== History ==

	==== Wild Savannah ====		==== Wild Savannah ====
	South of Tyria, a vast savannah has ~~been inhabited by wildlife~~ since ~~the beginning of~~ time. This was a wild ~~land, with no civilization in sight~~.		South of Tyria lies a vast, untamed savannah where wildlife has roamed freely since time immemorial. This ancient and untouched land was shaped solely by the natural rhythms of the world, remaining wild and primal.

	==== The Sacred Tree ====		==== The Sacred Tree ====
	At the ~~centre~~ of the largest watering hole of the ~~land~~, ~~a giant lush~~ tree ~~provided~~ shade ~~and food~~, and from its roots, a magical ~~substance seeped into its fruit~~.		At the heart of the largest watering hole in the region stood a towering, verdant tree. Its branches offered shade, its fruit sustenance, and from its roots flowed a mysterious magical essence. This tree became a source of life, power, and eventually, transformation.

	==== Waking Life ====		==== Waking Life ====
	Over ~~many~~ generations, the animals that ~~ate~~ the fruit ~~of this tree slowly became sentient~~. ~~A number of~~ tribes ~~emerged~~, ~~based on~~ the ~~animals that they originated from;~~ Ndoli, Waheni, Hapari, Ndwari and Silombi. ~~Initially~~, the tribes ~~fought amongst themselves~~, ~~but slowly~~ they ~~learned to co-exist and~~ formed a confederacy of ~~closely knit tribes~~. These ~~different species lived~~ in ~~symbiosis~~ with ~~each other and~~ nature, ~~developing a rich culture~~ of philosophy~~, poetry~~, and ~~arts~~.		Over countless generations, the animals that fed on the tree’s enchanted fruit began to change. Slowly, they gained sentience. From these awakened creatures arose distinct tribes, each shaped by their origin: the Ndoli, Waheni, Hapari, Ndwari, and Silombi. Though conflict marked their early history, the tribes gradually learned to coexist. In time, they formed a confederacy, an alliance of kinship and cooperation. These early Beastmen developed a sophisticated culture rooted in harmony with nature, and nurtured traditions of poetry, philosophy, and communal art.

	==== Time of Prosperity ====		==== Time of Prosperity ====
	~~The~~ Beastmen ~~built~~ a ~~great~~ civilization in the savannah~~, constructing a great~~ capital ~~city~~ around the ~~Holy Tree~~, ~~and~~ a ~~network~~ of smaller cities ~~around it~~, ~~which expanded out through the grasslands and connected the~~ watering holes ~~around it~~. For centuries, ~~the Beastmen tribes lived lives of~~ peace and prosperity in the ~~Savannah~~.		United under their shared reverence for the Sacred Tree, the Beastmen established a flourishing civilization across the savannah. A magnificent capital rose around the tree, with a web of smaller cities spreading outward, connecting watering holes and trade routes. For centuries, peace and prosperity defined their way of life, as their society thrived amidst the grasslands.

	==== The Holy City ====		==== The Holy City ====
	At the ~~centre~~ of Beastmen ~~society~~, a ~~great city was built~~ around the ~~sacred tree~~, ~~which~~ served as ~~their~~ capital, and ~~which~~ was ~~the pride of the Beastmen~~.		At the heart of Beastmen culture stood the Holy City, a testament to their unity, craftsmanship, and devotion. Built around the Sacred Tree, it served not only as a capital but also as a spiritual center and symbol of their identity. Its presence was both awe-inspiring and deeply sacred.

	==== Swallowed Up ====		==== Swallowed Up ====
	~~When~~ the Rift ~~opened~~, ~~it hit~~ the Beastmen the ~~hardest~~, ~~cracking open right through~~ their ~~network of cities and destroying almost everything~~.		Everything changed when the Rift tore through the savannah, fracturing the land in multiple directions and leaving the territory in ruins. The resulting tremors devastated the local wildlife and cut off migration routes at their roots. The damage was so great that the Sacred Tree, along with much of the Holy City, was swallowed by a deep fissure. The surviving Beastmen had no time to attempt to repair the devastation, as they were quickly invaded by Daemons who forced them to abandon their sacred land.

	==== City of Tears ====		==== City of Tears ====
	~~The~~ only ~~thing that remains are the~~ ruins ~~of the holy city~~, ~~with the dried out remains of the sacred~~ tree, ~~and~~ its ~~once crystalline~~ waters ~~now turned black~~. ~~Some~~ Beastmen ~~still call these~~ ruins their ~~home~~, ~~but there~~ is ~~no hope that it will flourish~~ once ~~again in~~ the ~~future~~.		Now, only ruins remain, silent monuments to a golden age long past. The Holy City lies in decay, its once-vibrant tree hollow and lifeless, its waters blackened and still.

			A few Beastmen linger among the ruins, clinging to fading memories and ancient traditions. Though too few to rebuild their former glory, they preserve what they can of the old temples and customs. Others have embraced a harsher existence, living as scavengers and raiders amid the desolation.

			The Wild Savannah is now a desolate wasteland, a graveyard of a once-mighty civilization, where sorrow and loss echo across the empty plains.

	== Society ==		== Society ==