Med'jan cult of Umbralocht

Born from the mind of Sad'in the wild, greatest of the early Med'jan Shamans, the Cult of Umbralocht is dedicated to the expansion and accumulation of arcane knowledge among the members of the Medj'an tribes.

Though Initially cast out by their kin the shamans of Umbralocht are now considered important members of tribal society filling the roles of both healer and spiritual council. Despite their reconciliation many have taken residence among the boughs of the Knarl tree so that they may better hear their Patron's voice.

The life of the Shaman begins when an ordinary Med'Ja is overcome by his or her desire for knowldge, consuming enough of the oily wax secreted by the leaves of the Knarl tree that their body is transformed, resulting in their unique greyed and spotted fur.

Once initiated into the cult through recognition by their brethren their life is spent collecting, consuming and experimenting with the many plant and animal reagents found in the forests in an attempt to better understand them and so commune with their god. Life for Med'jan Shamans can be unpredictable and death comes swift, as a result they meet and confer with each other regularly to prevent the loss of knowledge.

Though the Cult lacks much of a formal framework a representative is elected from the majority to serve as a spiritual advisor to the tribal Chieftains. For the Tribe of Med'ja-Hom this role has fallen to Se'Kin the blind, brother of Ma'Ten 9th Chieftain of the Med'ja-Hom