#caou

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Caou wolfmen regularly use livestock animals called jaou’an to trawl fish in shallow water. The leader of the group has a staff with a large hollow shell filled with beads to make sound and small reflective shells to guide their workers.

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The Ama of the Weed Crowded Tide

Symbolic art of the leader or "Ama" of a Caou wolfman clan. This illustration depicts a headshot of the Ama himself the clan symbol and name along with relevant objects to himself and the clan.

More info on the background and my art process below.

Clan tags

Clan tags are always worn by members of a clan in public. Tags depict the birthyear at the top and the clan on the bottom separated by a bead or pin. Most tags have some resemblances to their name but usually are made up of patterns and shapes. To the right of the tag is a strand of decorative beads and further right is a good luck charm. The luck charms fabric has a pattern similar to the reflective patterning on seabirds and the feather is also a symbol of luck.

Caou Wolfmen worship and protect seabirds they are said to bring good luck while fishing and be the reincarnated spirits of the dead. Many forms of art depict sea birds and shed feathers are collected for charms and quills for ink.

Clan seal

This the wax stamp of the clan. It represents the clans name (circling fish) and is used on important documents. Most symbols can be easily replicated or simplified to put on important documents but they are most commonly written down in text form.

Currency and Family charm

To the left is a string of the Caou currency "squares". They are copper square coins with a hole in them and are held together on a rope or chord. They are commonly used in cities and more populated areas but trading valuables like metal, spices and salt is still a common practice in more rural areas and during large trades.

To the right is a Familial charm they are typically made of wood or metal and detailed with beads and dried shore plants. They are made by the family during a generation marking important events and as a symbol of protection and strength. These are usually hung inside the resting and entertainment place in the home and are brought out to tell the stories it has to young children.

Conch shell horn

This is the Ama's shell horn or "agui". They are made from trumpet shells with additions of string and a mouth piece. Wolfmen are very vocal and use a lot of wind instruments for both communication and music. Agui are mainly used from communication while boat fishing by common people because of their simplicity and easy customization.

I intend to do worldbuilding posts on this culture but now I must rest.

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A wolfmen from the Caou ethnicity showing off their tattoos. The tattoos are added as they age and often feature symbols of good luck or guidance.

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Been thinking about how Wolfmen architecture developed based on location. Specifically in the Caou region that is mainly rocky shores and marshes / floodplains. The area has a lot of large islands and the Caou as a culture are dependent on the sea. On rocky cliffs more castle and fortress like houses are built due to the height preventing flooding. But in marshes houses are made on large stilts made of stone and brick. This carries over to pathways being elevated as well.

In large cities the stilts are taken to extremes with there being multiple layers of buildings and pathways. Accompanied with ladders and pulleys makes these cities almost impossible to traverse without a guide. The layers are often job based. Merchant stores, fish stores, post offices and ship makers. These make regular foot traffic and it is easier to revive stock and costumers. Pulleys are great but not for heavy boxes of supplies and food.

On the upper layers are homes and studios. Libraries, art studios, religious sectors, breweries and lighter cargo markets are found on the second layers. It’s the creative district of most cities with it being a lot more decorated. The last layer of homes mainly belong to the middle class with most working in the city. More homes are on one layer in areas around the city often forming their own sectors. Cities are also typically further inland to prevent damage from strong wind and allow room for docks.

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