Intergalactic Summit

The Tribes have suffered some of the greatest losses of all the nations of New Eden, this is hard to dispute. Over the course of centuries both internal and external forces have ravaged the history, the culture and even the very people of the Tribes to the point where we have lost huge chunks of our very identity as a people. The Empire sought to eradicate all that we were. The Federation - well meaning or not - insidiously attempted to impose their identities upon us. We ourselves may have brought as much harm to ourselves before and after, as we've made our own mistakes as we rebuild.

That said, we do rebuild. The Tribes now stand stronger and with greater purpose and identity than we have had for so very long. When we say Brutor Tribe, we know what we speak of. When we say Sebiestor Tribe, we know who we are. We have rebuilt, at least in part, our identities as Tribes. Some are merely recognized by name, not having had the time to rediscover or build anew what they were, but they have made that first step and is as such recognized as Matari.

Unfortunately, this identity is known only to some of us. Many of our blood kin only know of it in passing, or distantly, because we are uniquely spread across New Eden as a result of what was done to us. Those who have been taught and embraced in the Tribes themselves are not even the majority of our blood kin, and thus the Minmatar outnumber the Matari.

To help teach New Eden, and Minmatar of all allegiances, backgrounds and faiths about our Tribal identities I am seeking artists and performers from all tribes on behalf of Deck23, and Accorded Neutral Grounds across all of New Eden. We are planning a tour across all known Accorded Neutral Grounds to display the culture and art of the Tribes to any and all Minmatar who would wish to see it. The dates have not been set until we have gathered a sufficiently representative amount of artists and performers.

So, Matari Capsuleers of New Eden, will you stand up and show the art of your tribe or clan? Song, dance, music, paint, martial prowess, poetry, sagas, craftsmanship, even piloting skills, remarkable engineering, historic artifacts, and countless other things I couldn't even begin to name are desired. Can you provide?

If you are interested, contact me in this thread or privately to discuss the details. When we have a sufficient amount of artists, the tour plans will be finalized and the first event will be held at Deck23 for perusal by any and all Minmatar and their guests.

Says the one who can't recognise a piece of artwork even when it's being used to beat you halfway to death.

Yes. My clan's big on coffee, though we only have two ways to prepare it: Ibrik or high-pressure steam machine. I take it you are interested in the latter?

Our Ibriks are very utilitarian in design, though some of them have carvings depicting the venerable Elder Egivand and his machinations during the Rebellion days or the veneration of the machines that has kept the Clan alive throughout the Exodus and the first months in Skarkon badlands.

The steam machine is, admittedly, an intricate machine of interconnected pumps, furnace and steam pipes connected directly to our well. It's the same machine that gives us potable water. If interested, I could forward a request for a replica to our Elder.

Seems interesting to me. I know my clan's traditional firedances and would be willing to show those if there's an interest.

The Vanis-Tor Sebiestor traditionally excel in the fabrication and utilisation of devices for the discovery of truth.

Many Imperial POWs have been encouraged to co-operate with TLF authorities in their investigations into 24th IC aggression against our people using many of our products and techniques. Also used in Valklear conditioning excercises I'm proud to add.

We give a whole new interpretation to 'Trust in the Rust'...

Practical demonstrations are available but not for viewing by children or those who have medical vulnerabilities. If demonstrations are required please bring your own imperial POWs. Please also make sure you have them medically insured with correct identification of the client. We will not excersise our art on anyone who is not a volunteer (disclaimer anyone signing up to Imperial Military service is considered a volunteer).

Hey, crazy idea: how about instead of mucking up a call for what amounts to a celebration of our culture, Ronin, you start a new thread to discuss that question, so the resulting bickering doesn't completely derail the actual intent of the thread?

I'll gladly give you an answer later via mail. Please let this thread not turn into anything like threads related to Amarrian things. We're better than that so lets not flood a thread for our own. We don't need to explain ourselves, we are stronger and if not I, someone will gladly give some insight.

I's aller ways seekin' mer tae knae 'baou' me 'eritage. Pray, jes' haow woul' ye bae'ble tae teach?

Our small, insignificant, clan has a tradition of making clockwork geegaws, as a hobby, and as a rite of passage for young clan members.
Some of the geegaws are works of art, mechanical birds, music boxes, moving sculptures and the like. Many are toys, clockwork boats are a popular choice for many young crafters. Other geegaws are purely practical, though some may be decorated, and some of these practical devices have historic importance.

I don't know if that's what you're looking for, but it's a thing in our clan.

As someone who's history consisted of being bought out of slavery in a strange and somewhat illegal workaround kind of way... I don't have any such history or art. But I'd love to attend, if I'm able.