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Discover the nomadic Elf Clans of the Tamire, the "People of the Land Before." From their waist-length braids to the terrifying "Birth-Rage" raids, we explore the fierce culture that dominates the inland steppes of Taladas. Buy Time of the Dragon: dmsguild.com/en/product/16960/time-of-the-dragon-2e?affiliate_id=50797
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Transcript
Known to themselves as the Hosk'i Imou Merkitsa—the 'People of the Land Before'—the Elf Clans of the Tamire are the masters of the inland plains.
Intro
Welcome to another DragonLance Saga episode. My name is Adam, and today we are looking at the Elf Clans of the Tamire in the Northern Hosk region of Taladas. I'd like to take a moment and thank the DLSaga members and Patreon patrons, and invite you to consider becoming a member or patron — you can even pick up Dragonlance media or get $10 by signing up to StartPlaying.Games using my affiliate links. I'm referencing the Time of the Dragon boxed set for this information. If I leave anything out or misspeak, please leave a comment below.
Discussion
The elves of the Tamire are lean-muscled and short, averaging just 5'4". Unlike most elven species, there is no appreciable difference in height between males and females. Their skin tones range from coffee-brown to honey-tan, likely due to ancient intermingling with the Uigan humans. Facially, they are striking: thin noses, small mouths with teeth a bit sharper than a human's, and high foreheads due to a receding hairline.
But where they truly stand out is in their vanity. The males are incredibly proud of their long hair, often reaching their waists. They apply ointments made of animal fat and fragrant herbs to keep it lustrous, then fix it into three braids—one behind each ear and one down the neck—fastened with silver or carved wood. They even pierce and stretch their earlobes with large plugs decorated with feathers and beads.
The women wear similar loose pants and tunics, but often opt for silken pantaloons. They pull their hair into side-buns or cascading fan-shapes held by combs. You can tell a woman's status by her face: married women dye their bangs a red-brown with henna, while widows bear angled scars on their cheeks for every husband they have outlived. It’s a culture where your history is worn openly on your skin.
Every male is expected to be a warrior, and they favor light cavalry—valuing speed and quickness over raw power. They ride unarmored horses dressed in tassels and use overdrawn composite short bows and lances. For protection, they wear robes of heavily padded leather or quilted cloth with stiff, upright collars to protect their neck and ears.
But the absolute nightmare of the Tamire is the Tiger Clan. These elite warriors wear yellow-and-back striped padded leather and steel caps shaped like tiger faces. In battle, they become wild and berserk, imitating the coughing roar of a steppe tiger to terrify their enemies. Other clans might use heavy cavalry with scale armor, but none carry the reputation of the Tiger. Interestingly, some clans even dress in 'war clothes'—tight-fitting suits designed to resemble their clan’s totem spirit, turning the battlefield into a literal sea of spirit-animals.
Elven society is strictly patriarchal. The father rules the family, and inheritance passes from father to sons. While females are also expected to be warriors, they are considered to be of lower legal status than males—with one major exception: Magic. The arts of wizardry are practiced almost exclusively by females. Male wizards are so rare they are often outcasts, treated as if they were female. These wizardesses choose a moon as their guide and specialize in enchantment and transmutation.
Politically, the 'Clan' is the only unit that matters. Each follows a Quoyai, or spirit protector. Since the Cataclysm, many clans have been led by 'fake' shamans—politicians who pose as spiritual leaders. To explain the silence of the gods, these leaders invented complicated taboos...
Discover the nomadic Elf Clans of the Tamire, the "People of the Land Before." From their waist-length braids to the terrifying "Birth-Rage" raids, we explore the fierce culture that dominates the inland steppes of Taladas. Buy Time of the Dragon: dmsguild.com/en/product/16960/time-of-the-dragon-2e?affiliate_id=50797
Dragonlance Setting Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-ZMN0IxDq3TskP0Q7VT1Jx9merNoBdBj
Thank you to Creator Patrons Aaron Hardy & D. Robert Handy, Developer Patrons Chris Androu & Sam Ruiz, and all of the YouTube Members!
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Dragonlance Books: dmsguild.com/en/browse?setting=45354-dragonlance&src=fid45354?affiliate_id=50797
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#Tamire #ElfClans #NorthernHosk #Taladas #TimeoftheDragon #DragonLance #Krynn #HeroesOfTheLance #DLSaga #DragonlanceSaga
Transcript
Known to themselves as the Hosk'i Imou Merkitsa—the 'People of the Land Before'—the Elf Clans of the Tamire are the masters of the inland plains.
Intro
Welcome to another DragonLance Saga episode. My name is Adam, and today we are looking at the Elf Clans of the Tamire in the Northern Hosk region of Taladas. I'd like to take a moment and thank the DLSaga members and Patreon patrons, and invite you to consider becoming a member or patron — you can even pick up Dragonlance media or get $10 by signing up to StartPlaying.Games using my affiliate links. I'm referencing the Time of the Dragon boxed set for this information. If I leave anything out or misspeak, please leave a comment below.
Discussion
The elves of the Tamire are lean-muscled and short, averaging just 5'4". Unlike most elven species, there is no appreciable difference in height between males and females. Their skin tones range from coffee-brown to honey-tan, likely due to ancient intermingling with the Uigan humans. Facially, they are striking: thin noses, small mouths with teeth a bit sharper than a human's, and high foreheads due to a receding hairline.
But where they truly stand out is in their vanity. The males are incredibly proud of their long hair, often reaching their waists. They apply ointments made of animal fat and fragrant herbs to keep it lustrous, then fix it into three braids—one behind each ear and one down the neck—fastened with silver or carved wood. They even pierce and stretch their earlobes with large plugs decorated with feathers and beads.
The women wear similar loose pants and tunics, but often opt for silken pantaloons. They pull their hair into side-buns or cascading fan-shapes held by combs. You can tell a woman's status by her face: married women dye their bangs a red-brown with henna, while widows bear angled scars on their cheeks for every husband they have outlived. It’s a culture where your history is worn openly on your skin.
Every male is expected to be a warrior, and they favor light cavalry—valuing speed and quickness over raw power. They ride unarmored horses dressed in tassels and use overdrawn composite short bows and lances. For protection, they wear robes of heavily padded leather or quilted cloth with stiff, upright collars to protect their neck and ears.
But the absolute nightmare of the Tamire is the Tiger Clan. These elite warriors wear yellow-and-back striped padded leather and steel caps shaped like tiger faces. In battle, they become wild and berserk, imitating the coughing roar of a steppe tiger to terrify their enemies. Other clans might use heavy cavalry with scale armor, but none carry the reputation of the Tiger. Interestingly, some clans even dress in 'war clothes'—tight-fitting suits designed to resemble their clan’s totem spirit, turning the battlefield into a literal sea of spirit-animals.
Elven society is strictly patriarchal. The father rules the family, and inheritance passes from father to sons. While females are also expected to be warriors, they are considered to be of lower legal status than males—with one major exception: Magic. The arts of wizardry are practiced almost exclusively by females. Male wizards are so rare they are often outcasts, treated as if they were female. These wizardesses choose a moon as their guide and specialize in enchantment and transmutation.
Politically, the 'Clan' is the only unit that matters. Each follows a Quoyai, or spirit protector. Since the Cataclysm, many clans have been led by 'fake' shamans—politicians who pose as spiritual leaders. To explain the silence of the gods, these leaders invented complicated taboos...
