Within Goldenwind society there are two vocations that Breezes choose between when they take up task. Being of Sun ☼ or Moon ☾ does not mean that they can only operate during those hours. While some may choose to rise with their vocation, it is just as often that a Breeze of the Moon may rise with the sun or vice versa. Breezes typically regard themselves as "Of the Sun" or "Of the Moon" or in the rare case that they are under both: "Of the Eternal". There is also an even rarer vocation, Being of Sand ⧖ or more commonly regarded as "Being of the Sand" which happens when both vocation rites result in failure. These Breezes will take a name in the more favored of the two vocations during their rite challenge, however, they will still be known of the Sand and never ascend to named tasks.
These are the tasks of the day to day Breeze, not requiring special circumstance to join these ranks.
Stormbreaker ☼ | Shadowbringer ☾
"Glittering jewel of the desert"
Hunters of the clan, involving: tracking, leading hunting expeditions, making sure food surplus remains stable for drier seasons.
Guardians of the ecosystem which involves: keeping an eye on the ecosystem to make sure things stay balanced (no overhunting of prey, which prey has more ambulance in population to focus on, any illness spreading through prey or predators, etc.), documenting new species in the desert - learning their patterns, prey or predator, involvement in the ecosystem as a danger or benefit (aka environmentalist 101)
Keeping a special eye and track on the beasts that roam the desert, such as the likes of No Name or any other supernatural creatures that have been popping up within the desert. Typically being the ones assigned to lead any needed expeditions to deal with the creatures as they carry the most knowledge
Routinely purge Chimera's Ridge of supernatural activity; essentially this means blessing the area with burning sages, scattering salts, and placing blessed rocks/crystals from the Solarflares/Voidwalkers. Alongside this, they bring tributes to the ghostly Chimera said to rule those parts of the sands. These tributes can range from a variety of things, but they are typically something of value, be it to themselves or others. - Please see the Chimera's Ridge landmark for more details and dangers, as well as message Spooky for any more plot-heavy ideas!
Lightfarer ☼ | Darkrider ☾
"Bound to glittering rays"
Spies of the clan, involving: knowing the comings and goings of those inside and outside the territory, reporting back information on any suspicious activity or events – acting as the eyes and ears of the desert (aka spying 101)
Gather information inside and outside the desert which includes: traveling to vast locations outside of the desert to keep tabs on other factions/dispersals and outside landmarks/areas, traders in the outside world as they collect and bring back goods for the clan-typically resources not found within the desert, build beneficial relations from trades not only seeking goods but also information – message Spooky for any more plot heavy ideas!
Caretakers of the Nightlights include: training the birds as companions to help with their tasks, tending to their needs if the flock comes down with illness, keep them protected and well maintained, as the birds are a symbol of Goldenwind.
They tend to hold a special connection with aves in general due to the connection and care shared with the Nightlights.
Daysayer ☼ | Nightsayer ☾
"Enduring as the sand"
Healers of the clan, involving: tending to the sick and wounded, documenting illnesses and the toxins of the desert, knowing prevention practices, and being the voices of the sick when they don’t have one.
Maintaining the various plant life within the territory (aka botanist 101), which includes: discovery of new flora, keeping inventory of all the needed plants, knowing which areas plants can be harvested and how to use/store them, testing the use and discovery of the new growth of supernatural plants.
Caretakers of the Glow Spiders include: understanding the different healing properties of their webs, keeping them safe and content in the Skyarch Sayers' den as they provide the source of webbing. Current research lead: Luca. - Message Mika for research plotting!
Seeking discovery of other animals that can hold similar usage to the glow spiders – Message Spooky for any more plot-heavy ideas!
Sunforger ☼ | Moondweller ☾
"Between the sun and the moon"
Keepers of the clans knowledge, involving: teachings of the clans history, storytellers of old legends and guidance to the very essence of the sands (walking handbook guides 101)
Discovery of new landmarks which involves: explorations of the territory-they tend to be constantly out in the sands searching for new discoveries (aka walking maps), study the stars and chart constellations for travel guidance and significance, record warnings or events with symbols on the walls of the aureus (for all the ever was and all that will ever be), collect items of significance to keep safely within the aureus (some items may be cursed, hold significance to the clan such as lost relics, etc. - Message Spooky for any more plot-heavy ideas!)
Tales of the supernatural which include: knowing and documenting all supernatural beings in the sands (including the gods), understanding of the curses or events that follow if certain practices aren’t followed.
Most involved with all the tasks of Goldenwind, as they often accompany each task, usually offering guidance or keeping tabs on new discoveries that other tasks have found.
Asteroid ☼ | Meteor ☾
"A star of calamity that strikes the ground"
Warriors of the clan, involving: protecting the clan from any threats both inside and outside the sands, leading patrols around the territory routinely, assisting with other tasks on various expeditions (aka avengers assemble 101)
One of the only tasks that follow their vocation very closely, as Asteroids work during the day and Meteors during the night! This is to ensure that they stay well rested and are at their best when performing their tasks.
Highly skilled and trained daily, with knowledge of how to excel in both offensive and defensive measures, and familiarity with fighting on all known terrains, even those of the supernatural.
Keepers of the peace, they protect those who cannot protect themselves: upholding Goldenwind’s code and being the first on the scene should any conflict arise – Message Spooky for any more plot-heavy ideas!
These are considered highly specialized ranks within the desert, branching from their roots to focus on an adjacent skillset.
Solarflare ☼ | Voidwalker ☾ - extends Sunforger ☼/Moondweller ☾
"In light of morning, in shadow of dusk"
Can follow all the same tasks listed for Sunfroger/Moondweller.
The location of the Maze of Sun Stars is passed only from Solarflare to Solarflare, keeping it hidden from all but the clan's Stars.
The location of the Moonpool is passed only from Voidwalker to Voidwalker, keeping it hidden to all but the clan's Stars.
BE WARNED: Souls can deceive, while they have a close connection to the spirits and, by extension, the Silence – this task isn’t held in high regard by the dead souls like the Starweavers are. They do not speak for the dead but rather seek their voice for their own benefit.
Solarflare Specialized Tasks:
Ability to speak with the deceased through the souls of the living by using crystal reflectors in the Maze of Sun Stars. Similar to looking in the mirror and seeing the reflection of the sought soul instead of your own.
Able to call upon the soul they wish to communicate with for the purpose of: guidance from past leaders, gather knowledge of forgotten histories, seek closure for members of the clan involving personal relations, etc.
BE WARNED: The souls of the dead may linger in one’s mind and whisper; thus, only a Solarflare may enter the maze and perform this specialized task.
Voidwalker Specialized Tasks:
Ability to traverse into the Silence by submerging into the Moonpool. Their soul is projected into the Silence, while their physical body remains in the waking world.
Able to walk the land of the dead and seek the soul they desire for the purpose: guidance from past leaders, gather knowledge of forgotten histories, seek closure for members of the clan involving personal relations, etc.
BE WARNED: Affliction of the Silence’s poison and being trapped within its plane can occur; thus, only a Voidwalker may enter the pool and perform this specialized task
Once this specialized task has been chosen, there is no going back! This is due to all the secrets and specialized task abilities these valleyfolk hold – message Spooky for any more plot-heavy ideas!
Starweaver ◎ - extends Daysayer ☼/Nightsayer ☾
"All return to the grand cosmos"
Can follow all the same tasks listed for Daysayer/Nightsayer.
Work closely with Solarflares and Voidwalkers to offer guidance regarding the spirit's temperament, but do not know the location of the Maze of Sun Stars or Moonpool.
Specialized Tasks:
Hold a close connection to the Silence: acting as speakers of the dead and tending to allow souls to speak through them, held with the highest respect among the living and the dead, act as a bridge between worlds as they hold the special ability to see the aura of a spirit, can sense when the Silence is off-balance alongside the overall mood of the spirits.
Tell stories of the fallen and honor their memory: leading the Starbound Dreams celebration and preparing the bodies for their eternal rest in the Gates of the Eternity.
Only beings allowed within the Gates of the Eternity and Aureus after dark besides the clan’s Stars due to heavy spirit activity.
Commonly spend more time with the dead as opposed to the living.
Once this specialized task has been chosen, there is no going back! This is due to all the secrets and specialized task abilities these valleyfolk hold - message Spooky for any more plot-heavy ideas!