Northern Avali - Revision history

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	=== Pack and Tribe Dynamics ===		=== Pack and Tribe Dynamics ===
	Northern tribes and packs tend to be fairly close knit, and it is common to have very close attachments to both mates and packmates, as living in the north means you are more likely to see the same avali many times throughout your life. Tokens given for mating are less common, and it is a little more common for northerners to mate amongst pack members - though generally mating happens between tribe members. While bonding over physical sex is still commonplace, mating itself is given a little more consideration. In times of resource scarcity, mating is discouraged - though kits born during this time are still given every consideration as kits born during times of abundance.		Northern tribes and [[Avali Pack\|packs]] tend to be fairly close knit, and it is common to have very close attachments to both mates and packmates, as living in the north means you are more likely to see the same avali many times throughout your life. Tokens given for mating are less common, and it is a little more common for northerners to mate amongst pack members - though generally mating happens between tribe members. While bonding over physical sex is still commonplace, mating itself is given a little more consideration. In times of resource scarcity, mating is discouraged - though kits born during this time are still given every consideration as kits born during times of abundance.

	Relationships between packmates and tribe members tend towards being less rigid. It is often that a pack has a set of core members, with others joining and leaving every so often as attachments change. Tribe members are generally very familiar with each other, and bonding so freely has helped with pack separation and pack loss.		Relationships between packmates and tribe members tend towards being less rigid. It is often that a pack has a set of core members, with others joining and leaving every so often as attachments change. Tribe members are generally very familiar with each other, and bonding so freely has helped with pack separation and pack loss.

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	While northerners are very quick to defend themselves in a very forceful manner - something learned through generations of raids - many tribes tend to be very welcoming of those who would come with good-natured intentions. All but the most militant tribes are not closed off, in either technology or culture, and tend to welcome visitors looking to know more - though these kinds of visitors have historically been very rare. Northerners themselves are not against mating with or incorporating those who are not northern into their tribes, but this also is fairly rare due to societal stigma and the higher chance that the resulting kits will have issues with the cold.		While northerners are very quick to defend themselves in a very forceful manner - something learned through generations of raids - many tribes tend to be very welcoming of those who would come with good-natured intentions. All but the most militant tribes are not closed off, in either technology or culture, and tend to welcome visitors looking to know more - though these kinds of visitors have historically been very rare. Northerners themselves are not against mating with or incorporating those who are not northern into their tribes, but this also is fairly rare due to societal stigma and the higher chance that the resulting kits will have issues with the cold.

	Most communication with the [[~~Illuminate~~]] tends to involve frustration on both ends, as most central technology or ways of resource acquisition and spread is not compatible with the north or the avali that live there. There tends to be a lot of misunderstanding, and historical attempts to try to integrate the northerners into the central systems have ended in failure and frustration. New systems for the north have required a large amount of rework and innovation, and the technical debt is fairly large.		Most communication with the [[Solakkian Union]] tends to involve frustration on both ends, as most central technology or ways of resource acquisition and spread is not compatible with the north or the avali that live there. There tends to be a lot of misunderstanding, and historical attempts to try to integrate the northerners into the central systems have ended in failure and frustration. New systems for the north have required a large amount of rework and innovation, and the technical debt is fairly large.

	Northerners are not generally regarded well. At best they are seen as reclusive and violent, and at worst they are seen as sub-avali. It is taboo to mate with a northerner, and avali who may have northern descendency are often looked down on or harassed. Northern blood tends to give traits that are not considered fashionable or attractive in modern Avalon. Historically, raiders that have been caught were only punished when there was political pressure to do so, which has only been true in recent years. There remains a lot of stigma about the northern tribes, though sentiment is improving as the active effort in the north pushes forward.		Northerners are not generally regarded well. At best they are seen as reclusive and violent, and at worst they are seen as sub-avali. It is taboo to mate with a northerner, and avali who may have northern descendency are often looked down on or harassed. Northern blood tends to give traits that are not considered fashionable or attractive in modern Avalon. Historically, raiders that have been caught were only punished when there was political pressure to do so, which has only been true in recent years. There remains a lot of stigma about the northern tribes, though sentiment is improving as the active effort in the north pushes forward.

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	=== Traditions and History ===		=== Traditions and History ===
	The vast majority of northern history is passed down orally - tribes being as spread as they are means that there are a variety of subcultures and historical differences to be found in the north. Record keeping on a more permanent basis is a fairly new development, and something only originally started for medical purposes. Much of northern history has devolved into folklore, and while there is a current active effort to record the history that has been passed down, at the moment there is not a clear picture of the history of northern tribes more than just a few generations. ~~okay~~		The vast majority of northern history is passed down orally - tribes being as spread as they are means that there are a variety of subcultures and historical differences to be found in the north. Record keeping on a more permanent basis is a fairly new development, and something only originally started for medical purposes. Much of northern history has devolved into folklore, and while there is a current active effort to record the history that has been passed down, at the moment there is not a clear picture of the history of northern tribes more than just a few generations.

	=== Music and Celebrations ===		=== Music and Celebrations ===

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	While northern music is only rarely recorded, it tends to be very heavy in texture and ambiance - often lacking in definitive melody. Musical ideas are layered on top of these textures in cases where specific emotions are attempting to be communicated, however mindfulness and allowing it to wash over tend to be the main intent.		While northern music is only rarely recorded, it tends to be very heavy in texture and ambiance - often lacking in definitive melody. Musical ideas are layered on top of these textures in cases where specific emotions are attempting to be communicated, however mindfulness and allowing it to wash over tend to be the main intent.

	Dance is also very common casually - movement and expressiveness through movement is very common. Northern avali very commonly dance without reason, and it is generally regarded normal to do so in ~~cas[[Illuminate]]<nowiki/>ual~~ events and in front of others. As rare as formal and serious meetings are meetings are, it is common to be more still and express yourself more precisely in such events.		Dance is also very common casually - movement and expressiveness through movement is very common. Northern avali very commonly dance without reason, and it is generally regarded normal to do so in casual events and in front of others. As rare as formal and serious meetings are meetings are, it is common to be more still and express yourself more precisely in such events.

	Celebrations tend to combine these factors, adding rhythm and melody to the musical textures and purpose to the movements. Choreographed dances are very common, and celebrations of new seasons and resource abundance are fairly commonplace. While resources spent during a celebration are still fairly conservative, there still is a stockpile that northern avali tend to use to celebrate life with each other.		Celebrations tend to combine these factors, adding rhythm and melody to the musical textures and purpose to the movements. Choreographed dances are very common, and celebrations of new seasons and resource abundance are fairly commonplace. While resources spent during a celebration are still fairly conservative, there still is a stockpile that northern avali tend to use to celebrate life with each other.

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	While northerners are very quick to defend themselves in a very forceful manner - something learned through generations of raids - many tribes tend to be very welcoming of those who would come with good-natured intentions. All but the most militant tribes are not closed off, in either technology or culture, and tend to welcome visitors looking to know more - though these kinds of visitors have historically been very rare. Northerners themselves are not against mating with or incorporating those who are not northern into their tribes, but this also is fairly rare due to societal stigma and the higher chance that the resulting kits will have issues with the cold.		While northerners are very quick to defend themselves in a very forceful manner - something learned through generations of raids - many tribes tend to be very welcoming of those who would come with good-natured intentions. All but the most militant tribes are not closed off, in either technology or culture, and tend to welcome visitors looking to know more - though these kinds of visitors have historically been very rare. Northerners themselves are not against mating with or incorporating those who are not northern into their tribes, but this also is fairly rare due to societal stigma and the higher chance that the resulting kits will have issues with the cold.

	Most communication with the Illuminate tends to involve frustration on both ends, as most central technology or ways of resource acquisition and spread is not compatible with the north or the avali that live there. There tends to be a lot of misunderstanding, and historical attempts to try to integrate the northerners into the central systems have ended in failure and frustration. New systems for the north have required a large amount of rework and innovation, and the technical debt is fairly large.		Most communication with the [[Illuminate]] tends to involve frustration on both ends, as most central technology or ways of resource acquisition and spread is not compatible with the north or the avali that live there. There tends to be a lot of misunderstanding, and historical attempts to try to integrate the northerners into the central systems have ended in failure and frustration. New systems for the north have required a large amount of rework and innovation, and the technical debt is fairly large.

	Northerners are not generally regarded well. At best they are seen as reclusive and violent, and at worst they are seen as sub-avali. It is taboo to mate with a northerner, and avali who may have northern descendency are often looked down on or harassed. Northern blood tends to give traits that are not considered fashionable or attractive in modern Avalon. Historically, raiders that have been caught were only punished when there was political pressure to do so, which has only been true in recent years. There remains a lot of stigma about the northern tribes, though sentiment is improving as the active effort in the north pushes forward.		Northerners are not generally regarded well. At best they are seen as reclusive and violent, and at worst they are seen as sub-avali. It is taboo to mate with a northerner, and avali who may have northern descendency are often looked down on or harassed. Northern blood tends to give traits that are not considered fashionable or attractive in modern Avalon. Historically, raiders that have been caught were only punished when there was political pressure to do so, which has only been true in recent years. There remains a lot of stigma about the northern tribes, though sentiment is improving as the active effort in the north pushes forward.
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	While northern music is only rarely recorded, it tends to be very heavy in texture and ambiance - often lacking in definitive melody. Musical ideas are layered on top of these textures in cases where specific emotions are attempting to be communicated, however mindfulness and allowing it to wash over tend to be the main intent.		While northern music is only rarely recorded, it tends to be very heavy in texture and ambiance - often lacking in definitive melody. Musical ideas are layered on top of these textures in cases where specific emotions are attempting to be communicated, however mindfulness and allowing it to wash over tend to be the main intent.

	Dance is also very common casually - movement and expressiveness through movement is very common. Northern avali very commonly dance without reason, and it is generally regarded normal to do so in ~~casual~~ events and in front of others. As rare as formal and serious meetings are meetings are, it is common to be more still and express yourself more precisely in such events.		Dance is also very common casually - movement and expressiveness through movement is very common. Northern avali very commonly dance without reason, and it is generally regarded normal to do so in cas[[Illuminate]]<nowiki/>ual events and in front of others. As rare as formal and serious meetings are meetings are, it is common to be more still and express yourself more precisely in such events.

	Celebrations tend to combine these factors, adding rhythm and melody to the musical textures and purpose to the movements. Choreographed dances are very common, and celebrations of new seasons and resource abundance are fairly commonplace. While resources spent during a celebration are still fairly conservative, there still is a stockpile that northern avali tend to use to celebrate life with each other.		Celebrations tend to combine these factors, adding rhythm and melody to the musical textures and purpose to the movements. Choreographed dances are very common, and celebrations of new seasons and resource abundance are fairly commonplace. While resources spent during a celebration are still fairly conservative, there still is a stockpile that northern avali tend to use to celebrate life with each other.

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	Currently unofficial lore, and in progress.		Currently unofficial lore, and in progress.

	This page is a work in progress, you can contribute to its writing by discussing it in its [https://discord.com/channels/1300333648519888926/1326478261227753534 thread].		This page is a work in progress, you can contribute to its writing by discussing it in its [https://discord.com/channels/1300333648519888926/1326478261227753534 thread]. Please do not edit this page directly.

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	Dance is also very common casually - movement and expressiveness through movement is very common. Northern avali very commonly dance without reason, and it is generally regarded normal to do so in casual events and in front of others. As rare as formal and serious meetings are meetings are, it is common to be more still and express yourself more precisely in such events.		Dance is also very common casually - movement and expressiveness through movement is very common. Northern avali very commonly dance without reason, and it is generally regarded normal to do so in casual events and in front of others. As rare as formal and serious meetings are meetings are, it is common to be more still and express yourself more precisely in such events.

	~~Celebrations~~ tend to combine these factors, adding rhythm and melody to the musical textures and purpose to the movements. Choreographed dances are very common, and celebrations of new seasons and resource abundance are fairly commonplace. While resources spent during a celebration are still fairly conservative, there still is a stockpile that northern avali tend to use to celebrate life with each other.		Celebrations tend to combine these factors, adding rhythm and melody to the musical textures and purpose to the movements. Choreographed dances are very common, and celebrations of new seasons and resource abundance are fairly commonplace. While resources spent during a celebration are still fairly conservative, there still is a stockpile that northern avali tend to use to celebrate life with each other.

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			This page is a work in progress, you can contribute to its writing by discussing it in its [https://discord.com/channels/1300333648519888926/1326478261227753534 thread].

	= Northern Avali =		= Northern Avali =

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	Northern avali tails take on fluffy traits of the rest of their bodies, and don't stick upward, instead starting that direction and drooping downwards towards the end. They are often wider and more dense than avali from other regions.		Northern avali tails take on fluffy traits of the rest of their bodies, and don't stick upward, instead starting that direction and drooping downwards towards the end. They are often wider and more dense than avali from other regions.

	~~Avali do vary based on region~~, ~~with significant physical~~ and ~~cultural differences~~.		== Culture ==
			Most northern tribes are not nomadic, clustering around various types of geothermic vents for warmth and the richer fauna surrounding them. This spread and isolation generally means that northern culture tends to be fairly diverse, though a few principals have been fairly universal, due to environmental factors.

	~~Most avali fall in line with "central" avali~~, ~~those who live in city centers closer to the equator. These avali do vary~~ and ~~their influence is planetwide, but they do tend to be slightly larger than avali in the~~ northern ~~or southern areas. City avali~~ often ~~are born~~ with ~~very distinctive patterns with clean lines, and those who~~ are ~~more of a mix tend~~ to ~~dye their feathers in a similar fashion when living in population centers~~. ~~Center avali control~~ the ~~<conglomerate/illuminate/core packs> - a centralized governmental body who's outward purpose~~ is ~~centered on solving resource scarcity~~ and ~~unifying the planet and outlying colonies~~.		Heat conservation is imperative for survival, and because of this northern tribes often treat heat with an enormous amount of respect. Northern technologies are designed to recapture any heat they expend. At the most extreme, heat is worshipped in some tribes and given a spiritual reverence.

	Northern avali, by contrast, are more secluded. They live in areas that most other avali would not consider particularly habitable and often cluster around sources of heat. As northern technology has improved, more of the area has become habitable - though expansion is discouraged by outside forces.		Northern avali, by contrast, are more secluded. They live in areas that most other avali would not consider particularly habitable and often cluster around sources of heat. As northern technology has improved, more of the area has become habitable - though expansion is discouraged by outside forces.

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	While the north has been fairly isolated, there is a current project lead by avali from [[Central]] to bring northern avalon into a more technically and medically modern state. Central’s primary methods of [[power delivery]] are incompatible with the north due to geomagnetic factors, and it is only recently that a push has been made to provide modern technology to the northern tribes.		While the north has been fairly isolated, there is a current project lead by avali from [[Central]] to bring northern avalon into a more technically and medically modern state. Central’s primary methods of [[power delivery]] are incompatible with the north due to geomagnetic factors, and it is only recently that a push has been made to provide modern technology to the northern tribes.

			== Physical Characteristics ==
			Northern avali are physically smaller than other avali - generally about one to two heads shorter than avali common to Central. Their ears droop downward, weighted by denser feathers. Their feathers do not tend to be particularly clean looking, taking on a fluffier appearance due to this density.

			Northern avali patterns vary and don’t tend tend to follow exact lines. Males trend towards having splotches of color dispersed, generally around the eyes and areas where there are larger muscles - thighs, sides, upper arms, base of the ears. Female northern avali tend to be a single, neutral color, with specs of a very slightly different shade dotting various areas - common are the entire or parts of the head, middle and ends of feathers, the back, the ends of the ears, thighs, and sides. Their feathers are often more iridescent, and reflect more light, though in less clean patterns. Mono color northern avali and variant are common as well for both sexes.

			Northern avali tails take on fluffy traits of the rest of their bodies, and don't stick upward, instead starting that direction and drooping downwards towards the end. They are often wider and more dense than avali from other regions.

	Avali do vary based on region, with significant physical and cultural differences.		Avali do vary based on region, with significant physical and cultural differences.
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	Northern avali, by contrast, are more secluded. They live in areas that most other avali would not consider particularly habitable and often cluster around sources of heat. As northern technology has improved, more of the area has become habitable - though expansion is discouraged by outside forces.		Northern avali, by contrast, are more secluded. They live in areas that most other avali would not consider particularly habitable and often cluster around sources of heat. As northern technology has improved, more of the area has become habitable - though expansion is discouraged by outside forces.

	Northern avali are physically smaller than other avali. Their ears droop more downward, weighted by denser feathers. Their feathers do not tend to be particularly clean looking, taking on a fluffier appearance due to this density. Northern avali patterns vary. Males trend towards having splotches of color dispersed, generally around the eyes and areas where there are larger muscles - thighs, sides, upper arms, base of the ears. Female northern avali tend to be a single, neutral color, with specs of a very slightly different shade dotting various areas - common are the entire or parts of the head, middle and ends of feathers, the back, the ends of the ears, thighs, and sides. Their feathers are often more iridescent, and reflect more light, though in less clean patterns. Northern avali tails take on fluffy traits of the rest of their bodies, and don't stick upward, instead starting that direction and drooping downwards towards the end. They are often wider and more dense than avali from other regions.

	Technology in the north diverges heavily from that of other areas. It is very energy and heat considerate - any heat generated necessarily needs to be harvested and used by the rest of the encampment. It is often insulated and connected in ways that look bizarre to other avali. Northern avali don't often use very standard technologies that are abundant in other areas of Avalon - the energy delivery used by the rest of avalon does not function well in the north due to environmental factors, and energy consumption and heat output with the standard technologies are not sustainable for the northern environment. Augments are not uncommon in the north, but augments that take energy with no function are extremely discouraged. Augments that consume energy and cannot really be turned off are also generally not used.		Technology in the north diverges heavily from that of other areas. It is very energy and heat considerate - any heat generated necessarily needs to be harvested and used by the rest of the encampment. It is often insulated and connected in ways that look bizarre to other avali. Northern avali don't often use very standard technologies that are abundant in other areas of Avalon - the energy delivery used by the rest of avalon does not function well in the north due to environmental factors, and energy consumption and heat output with the standard technologies are not sustainable for the northern environment. Augments are not uncommon in the north, but augments that take energy with no function are extremely discouraged. Augments that consume energy and cannot really be turned off are also generally not used.