Architecture & Infrastructure
21.1 Design Philosophy
Robust yet portable. Nomadic engineering prioritizes mobility, practicality, and harmony with the environment. Every structure is designed to be assembled, disassembled, and transported by caravan.
21.2 Materials
Windgrass (for woven shelters, baskets, and tools), animal hides and leather (from Aurochs), wood harvested sustainably or traded, stone and minerals from mesas for tools and ceremonial objects.
21.3 Caravans
The heart of Nomad life. Sturdy, decorated wagons pulled by horses, serving as mobile homes. Inside, they are a cozy amalgam of functionality and art, with tapestries depicting tales of the plains and cushions crafted from vibrant textiles. Orrin the Craftmaster's "Sun Chariot"
a beautifully crafted caravan incorporating solar patterns
remains a celebrated masterwork.
21.4 Temporary Camps
Arranged in circular formations for communal protection and social bonding. Central fire pits serve as the gathering point for Evening Councils. Windgrass shelters and hide tents supplement the caravans.
21.5 Wind-Powered Technology
Wind-powered caravans and solar energy collection represent the Nomads' sustainable approach to infrastructure. Their innovations are simple yet ingenious.
21.6 Wayfinding Infrastructure
Trail Glyphs carved into rocks mark water sources, safe campsites, migration routes, and warnings. Wind Totems serve as both spiritual objects and navigational markers across the plains.