Brass Tribe

he Brass Tribe is a nomadic clan of brass Dragonborn descended from the Brass Dragon, adapted to the unforgiving arid deserts in The Sun Realm for countless generations. Renowned for their rigid warrior culture, the tribe prizes strength above all else, and their traditions are steeped in valor and survival. Despite enduring relentless challenges from both the desert's predators and external persecution, the Brass Tribe has persisted, carving their legacy into the sands of The Sands of Serrakhan.

Culture and Traditions

Warrior Culture

The Brass Tribe thrives on strength and combat. From an early age, aspiring dragonborn warriors are taught that their worth is measured by their might. The tribe’s young are sent into the perilous Dune Sea alone as a coming-of-age ritual, tasked with hunting dangerous desert creatures such as Drakkhid or Sandwyrm. Those who return with their prize earn their place among the warriors of the tribe.

Elder Succession

The tribe's leadership is determined by strength alone. The elder is not chosen by age or wisdom but by combat. To ascend as the elder, a dragonborn must defeat the reigning elder in one-on-one combat—a duel to the death. Only the strongest may lead, ensuring the tribe's survival in the harsh desert.

Echoes of Battle

Wherever the Brass Tribe makes camp, the sounds of battle ring across the dunes. Aspiring warriors duel for glory, skill, and camaraderie. These battles, though fierce, are rarely to the death and serve as a form of both entertainment and training.

Spoken History

The history of the Brass Tribe is preserved through songs and stories told around roaring campfires beneath the desert stars. The Ballad of the Brass, an epic song of the tribe’s resilience and valor, is their most treasured tale. The ballad has evolved over generations, with new verses commemorating their triumphs and trials.

Persecution and Survival

The Brass Tribe is not only hunted by the dangerous creatures of the Serrakhan Desert but also by the Order of the Flaming Sun, a chivalric order of monster hunters serving the Serrakhan Sultanate. The sultanate views the dragonborn as savage beasts, their nomadic lifestyle and fierce independence seen as threats to the growing empire. Despite this persecution, the Brass Tribe has endured, their resolve hardened by centuries of trials.

Notable Members

• Kairus the Brass: Son of the elder Kuatal, Kairus left the tribe to join the Emris Adventuring Guild, bringing his strength and knowledge of combat with him.
• Kuatal: The former elder of the tribe, known for his unyielding might and wisdom. His death marked a significant turning point for the tribe.
• ">Mirak the Titan]: A shapeshifting brass dragonborn known for his towering strength and enigmatic presence.
• Azael the Warlock: A dragonborn who turned to forbidden magics to protect his people from their persecutors.

Legacy

Despite their nomadic existence and persecution, the Brass Tribe remains a symbol of resilience and warrior pride in the Serrakhan Desert. Their traditions, songs, and way of life have inspired countless dragonborn who dream of a life unshackled from oppression. With each new generation, their history grows, passed down through the Ballad of the Brass and the tales told under the desert sky. The tribe’s story is one of survival, glory, and unyielding defiance against a world that seeks to extinguish their flames.

Although the tribe tends to keep to itself, a strong and ambitious dragonborn known as Kairus, son of the tribe elder Kuatal, set out to join the Emris Adventuring Guild. In recent years, the tribe underwent significant transformation as an ever ambitious Kairus trained his people after bringing his lifelong ally, Thorbjorn the Werebear, and his cursed kin in to the tribe as their own.