Saltator

The Saltator is a dancer that attempts to emulate the interactions of the fundamental parts of the world. Believing that by capturing the rhythm and motion of the elements, spirits, or other aspects of life, the dancer can gain existential knowledge and connection with the world around them. Initially, the Saltator came from the Lotperama, a nomadic group that was first chronicled inhabiting the regions in Southern Gamju. However, the Lotperama consist of several large bands that move throughout the world and their artform is generally appreciated and admired. Many times, the Saltator is part of a large collection of dances and performances that draw large crowds and funds. However, a shrewd observer will note that the stories told in the performances are events that the Lotperama have observed in nature.   The connection that the Lotperama have with the world has confused and intrigued many scholars. While skeptics believe that the Saltator is merely mimicking or imagining motions of the elemental world or spirits around them, few could argue with the understanding and history that the Lotperama are able to obtain about a given area strictly through their Steps. The Steps of the Saltator are the rhythm motions that the Saltator use to explore their surroundings. It is believed that certain steps are in line with their surroundings where others are contrary. When the Saltator finds the easy steps, they create a sequence that tells a story. These stories of the world, things forgotten and unseen, are kept as traditions for the Saltator. One would note that the dances passed down through the generations, describe an essential part of the world and describe the changing flow of the world that some argue that the Saltator may be able to eventually predict or even influence nature.   As of this writing, many runaways seeking to find their place in the world seek out the Lotperama to join their intricate traditions. As such, the numbers of the Lotperama continue to grow and the Saltator has become an influential element of those seeking to understand the state of homesteads, farms, or even ruins.