Samodivi in Witches of the North
They are known to live in Northland and are independent healers who tend to temples around the kingdom. They used to be considered Sidds, but are not in fact Witches at all.
Samodiva sg. - Samodivi pl.
Their skin colors usually vary from teal to snow white, and their eyes are teal or white and very bright. Between each other, they speak in song and dance. To people who do not understand their speech, they tend to use common language, but usually in riddles or roundabout words. Their names are sung sounds, so outsiders often cannot call them by name or understand their names. They dress in free flowing white garments.
In older tales, it was believed that the Samodivi have a veil that contains all their power. In truth, that is a mistranslation, as their old word for hair and veil were very similar - this actually refers to their hair, which they never cut unless they need a bit of to heal a deathly wound of another Samodiva.
Samodivi are carefree, wild, love nature, and are Northland's magical healers (as opposed to the Vampires, who use scientific methods). They seem to live outside of time itself, never changing or aging, always dancing in a horo and singing in their own language. They accept anyone with good intentions who comes into the temples, but will become vicious if they perceive any threat. They can heal physical or emotional wounds in their pools, as well as alter or hide memories if asked.
While children between Samodivi and Witches are not unheard of, because of the Samodivi's nature and their strange perception of time, it is extremely rare. They aren't known for falling in love outside of their race (at least not in terms other species can understand) and when they have non-Samodivi children, it is usually because they believe it will benefit the child being born in some way - if they believe it will have a big future, be a hero, or their other parent will take care of them very well.
Samodivi are considered female at birth and can reproduce between each other without any issues, however having a child with Witches is something that happens with difficulty. They cannot biologically have children with species other than North Witches. If successful, these children are normally presented as North Witches, with their birth mother kept a secret. They're normally raised either by only their other parent or their other parent+a step parent. These children usually have an affinity for song, but cannot master Ice Magic like North Witches would, though they may be able to learn to do simple magical things. They're usually very independent and wild, and love nature.
The Samodivi don't seem to have a structure in their society, and do everything together, with the only exception being the Goddess Avrora.
They live in temples dedicated to Avrora around Northland. These temples are free to visit for anyone who seeks help, but the biggest one in the Capital requires payment from tourists (and only accept a small amount per day). All others are forbidden to tourists.
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