>>33214117Unfortunately, I gotta throw some branches into your plan.
While shamans are more than willing to preach about the will of the forest (teaching how to connect with the magic of the land), the trinkets themselves I recall were more of a gift of gratitude for Hamdani's service rather than a material exchange there won't be any prospering artifact economy developing any time soon.
>And staying true to the lore, Shamans themselves would not be interested in the power of the gems by themselves because they've already dedicated all their devotion to what is already known and has been passed on which is their brand of forest magics.However, there may be a way to make them recognize that power by first making the common sapling curious about their powers which isn't hard to do, and eventually becoming a more accepted form of magic.
>Permanent ports are okay because we basically do not use the coastline that much except for fishing and satisfying exploration curiosities but there may be a line to draw at the tree cutting except for special guidance and designation by saplings for which trees to cut or we may prove wood from SCUM saplings.>I can make a character no problem that can act as a leader that interacts with the witch. Though I will have to develop lore surrounding the saplings that live in the Darkling Mire specifically. I had an image in mind for them that reflects when Fauna had her emo/goth phase.>Sweets are an easy way to a sapling's heart and rucksack.>>33214698As saplings, we do not have an interest in actually caring about geopolitical affairs. We just like interacting with curious people and spreading the influence of the Forest. Saplings that share the border with /who/ and beyond are just as happy to see friendly Hoomans as they are Risuners.
Even if /who/ and /risu/ get into influence disputes, we'll just be minding our own business as each tribe is basically autonomous but all saplings share the same traditions and faith.
