The Uta’i

North of the Stricken Gulf and the temple island of Ouingdir lies a small archipelago called the Nanai Isles. Each of the islands hosts a tribe of its own, but one island stands out above the rest.

The island of the Uta’i is host to a tribe of fisherman, known for their adept skill with tridents and nets. Captains of all types of maritime employ paid handsomely to any of the Uta’i willing to board their boats as crewmen for their skills as warriors and fishermen alike.

As time grew, sailors of the Stricken Gulf adopted many of the traditions of the Uta’i, but one has passed on through the generations. The ‘Haka’, a dance and chant of vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment, is performed during the funerals of a fellow sailor, or the deep six of an enemy. In both cases, it’s a sign of respect and a final farewell.