Taliame'onn

Seed Taliame'onn Sigil for Taliame'onn Countries : The Forest Realm of Irrinor Amaethea Vikela Founder: Unknown Female Mali’aheral Cheiftain: Ehrendil Taliame'onn Language : Tiva'lye [1], Elven, Common Dieties : Kholi'brii and Kwakwani Heir: Raell Taliame'onn Preceded by: Melawen Taliame'onn Succeeded by: N/a

Origin & History

A Taliame’onn sees everything as a canvas waiting to be decorated, including every inch of their bodies. From a very young age, children are taught to utilize berries, insects and flowers to create colorful pigments to paint themselves as well as the walls of their homes, boulders, trees, caves and household objects with flamboyant and beautiful artworks.

Deep into the era of the nomadic ‘ame, the bravery of a female Mali’aheral brought her to do the unthinkable, venture out from the confines of her city to explore the surrounding woods. Her stomach turned when she heard a noise behind a nearby tree. An elf, but one very different than the kind she was surrounded with. His skin was beautiful, rich deep brown with freckles adorning his cheeks like makeup. His hair was bundles of thick, dark curls. He was astonishingly short, a size one of her kind would easily laugh at. Her curious spirit did not allow her to fear the boy, it was quite the contrary. She was intrigued, not having been exposed to those outside of her kind. They stared for some moments, studying each other before the boy turned around and ran off with an amazing speed. She swiftly returned home, speaking nothing about the encounter to her friends or family. She returned the very next day, calling out in the forest for the boy she had met. He quickly showed himself to her and motioned for her to stay quiet. They finally had a conversation and would continue to have them day after day until they became friends. The boy taught her many things of his culture, including Tiva, a language of flowers. He hung guiding wreaths carefully in the trees from her city to the spot they met, so she could travel without getting lost. He painted her body with natural pigments and taught her how to worship the gods she decided were her favorite, Kholibrii and Kwakwani, due to her immense love for painting. He told her tales about the Mani and related the adventures he encountered from his nomadic lifestyle. She grew to fall in love with the rituals, customs, and forest gods.

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One day, she decided she was going to spread these amazing beliefs to her people, and planned a huge festival of color. She painted herself thick with colorful images of the Mani. She wrapped herself in many traditional Tiva wreaths. She created small wooden shrines of the Mani and brought charms and trinkets that the boy had given to her. She prepared a small table in the city square under the moon in the middle of the night, arranging colorful hues and flowers. When all awoke, she announced the start of the festival. It turned out to be a horribly tragic event, with every person present immediately mocking, humiliating, and looking down on her for believing in such “fairy tales,” as well as participating in such impure and childish traditions. She was cast away from her family and fled back into the forest. She moved in with the ‘ame boy from before, initially not because she loved him, but because she loved his beliefs. Eventually though, what happens to many who spend that much time together ended up happening, and they grew to love one another. They started their own family which soon grew with adoptions and marriages into the Seed that it is today.

Appearance

Those of the original bloodline of the Taliame'onn are paler than other Irrinites, the tone of their skin beginning with a lighter shade of brown, although carrying the ability to become tanner over time.

These Taliame’onn are short for even Mali’ame, never growing to pass 5’6. The females average at 5’0, and the males average at 5’3. Hair color falls in the darker side of the spectrum of brown to the occasional black, with texture typically ranging from a light waviness, to the common Taliame’onn curls. Green eyes are most common, however tones of brown and hazel are known to be possible.,As mentioned before, members of this Seed are easily and immediately recognized by their colorful attire, usage of Tiva, bodypaint and makeup.

Those of the current bloodline of the Taliame'onn range on the larger size of Mali'ame. Males, on average grow to be 5'9 while females average 5'7.

They are also equally as driven for self-beauty. Some are often seen as perfectionists for their own image, spending an incredible amount of time on their hygiene and the use of cosmetic products. Many of the seed wear bright makeup, spend time on fancy hairstyles, and seek the most flattering outfits.

Seed Ilmyumier: A wide crest of multicolored flowers, traditionally placed on the lower back, upper back, and chest. These flowers are generally associated to major events, personality traits or beliefs of the Mali that receives them. Generally, the flower that is placed over the heart is representative of something significant. Females in the newer generations have opted to display their Ilmyumier on their arms so that they can remain uncovered and be able to displayed easily. It is frowned upon to cover the tattoos for any reason other than wearing armor for battle.

Traditions

Tiva'lye: tba

Tattooing: tba

Fortune Telling: tba

Artistry: tba

Rite of the Chieftain

Hummingbird Rite of Self

Birthday Rites

Singing Bowls

Dreamweaving

Windchimes

Charms As mentioned before, the Taliame’onn believe in a certain power within natural objects. Charms are fashioned onto wearable jewelry or hung in the home or somehow implemented onto staffs, weapons, tools, and clothing. Wearing the charms was thought to bring the blessings onto the specific wearer, and hanging the charm in the home was thought to bring them on the entire household. A few examples are listed, however many more are thought to be used actively.

• Horns and Teeth are used to aid in the success of hunters and warriors

• Cores of apples are used to attract love

• Almonds are used to aid in awakening, enlightenment, and guidance

• Dried orange peels are associated with the sun and used as charms to attract light and happiness

• Pieces of aloe vera are used to aid the body in its natural healing and bring vitality

• Cinnamon sticks are used to bring fire and vigor to soldiers

• Acorns are used to enhance the mind and memory

• Garlic cloves are used to ward off evil

• Ginger is believed to attract passion

• Eyeballs are used to aid in fortune-telling

• Seashells are used to increase beauty and in some cases, femininity

• Snakeskin is used to assist in dealing with change and in moving on

Seed Trials

Do not Metagame this information, it is here for documentation purposes only.**

• Trial 1: Learn Tiva'lye and create a flower wreath using Tiva that describes your personality. The person then generally wears this flower crown, noting their affiliation to Taliame'onn.
• Trial 2: Paint a mural of a Mani that you affiliate to, depict its significance in your life using metaphorical reasoning.
• Trial 3: Create a poem about yourself and perform it in front of the Seed Chief as well as 5 or more strangers.
• Trial 4: Carve a totem, staff, or other woodworking project. Use creativity.
• Trial 5: Teach someone who does not know the art of Tiva what it is.
• Grande Trial: Summit a mountain that has Edelweiss at its top to show your devotion to your new family.

Seed Tree

• First Gen
  • Second Gen
    • Third Gen
      • Fourth Gen
        • Fifth Gen
          • Sixth Gen

† = Dead

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• Unknown Mal'aheral †
  • Skylar Taliame'onn
    • Amaryllis Taliame'onn
    • Karnath Taliame'onn †
    • Briar Taliame'onn †
      • La'io Taliame'onn
      • Elodd Taliame'onn
      • Vihai Taliame'onn †
      • Taifu Taliame'onn †
      • Ehrendil Taliame'onn Tahlia Taliame'onn ap Tahorran † Leika Taliame'onn De Astrea
        • Melawen Taliame'onn Kosher Daesmond Taliame'onn
        • Solus Taliame'onn
        • Raknam Taliame'onn †
        • Emandriel †
          • Raell Taliame'onn | Heir
          • Larissa Taliame'onn De Astrea
          • Medea Taliame'onn De Astrea