Hedami

The Hedami (from "hed" (Scandi word for "pasture") and ami (first wave word for "brothers")) are a culturally distinct group of people who live a nomadic lifestyle in the northern parts of Ikaanos Colony, the great plains between New Eden and Lake City and in the wastelands east of the Haalu plateau. They have a diverse ethnic origin but use many traditions from the Romani people, the hippie culture of the 1960s, The New Wave of the 2070s and first waver spirituality.

History

The Eccer Documents from 2234 mentions Hedami for the first time - suggesting that the culture is originally a first wave phenomenon. The group grew into a solid cultural aspect after The Severance, however, boosting at least 5,000 individuals in the 2490s.

Culture

Hedamis are often used as trackers in off-colony expeditions, due to their abilities to avoid, distract and pacify wild beasts, even those native to Raana.

Hedamis are known for their armored wagons and castle-like wagon camps, used as protection against feral lizards and raiders.

City-dwellers are often suspicious towards the Hedami, prone to accusing them of thievery and child abduction - despite the strict code of laws that true Hedamis follow.