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picksflightOkay, so Doyle may not know what the hell he is yet, but here's some basic info on general stuff so I can keep track of it all for the sake of my sanity. Also stuff your character can know/learn about/etc.
The Huma Bird
The Huma bird is a creature of Turkish/Persian/Sufi mythos that's very much akin to a phoenix or a bird of paradise. They're known to live for eternity, and every 100 years they catch fire, molt off their body and are reborn from their ashes. It's often considered a bird of fortune, and to be touched by it is said to bring good fortune.
In Turkish lore the bird is tied most closely to the Chepni people, who are one of the 24 tribal organizations of the Oghuz Turks. The Huma bird is also considered to be the bird of Umay, the the goddess of fertility and virginity in Tengriism.
In some legends the Huma also has a griffin form, pictured above.
The Chepni People
A tribe of people who live in the Eastern Black Sea region and are considered one of the most important groups in the Oghuz confederacy because of this location. They've been in existence for almost 2000 years, dating back to the Göktürk period. Over time they have migrated and retained populations in areas outside of Turkey (Georgia, Bulgaria, Greece and the US) but are still predominantly found in the Eastern Black Sea regions or Aleppo, famous for being at the end of the old Silk Road.
Music is a large part of their culture, and even in modern times they hold festivals to retain knowledge of their native dances, songs and clothing.
The Huma bird is a creature of Turkish/Persian/Sufi mythos that's very much akin to a phoenix or a bird of paradise. They're known to live for eternity, and every 100 years they catch fire, molt off their body and are reborn from their ashes. It's often considered a bird of fortune, and to be touched by it is said to bring good fortune.
In Turkish lore the bird is tied most closely to the Chepni people, who are one of the 24 tribal organizations of the Oghuz Turks. The Huma bird is also considered to be the bird of Umay, the the goddess of fertility and virginity in Tengriism.
In some legends the Huma also has a griffin form, pictured above.
A tribe of people who live in the Eastern Black Sea region and are considered one of the most important groups in the Oghuz confederacy because of this location. They've been in existence for almost 2000 years, dating back to the Göktürk period. Over time they have migrated and retained populations in areas outside of Turkey (Georgia, Bulgaria, Greece and the US) but are still predominantly found in the Eastern Black Sea regions or Aleppo, famous for being at the end of the old Silk Road.
Music is a large part of their culture, and even in modern times they hold festivals to retain knowledge of their native dances, songs and clothing.
