Summercamp 2024 Pledge

Batch 1: Change

God sends prophets in interesting times, and these sure as hell are interesting times, boy

— An Asfye priest

  In the twin capitals of Shinjlekho and Bisafdjra, change is on its way. The latest Asafa, undisputed king of the homeland, shepherd of a faith and heir to the role of Bisagsav is on his deathbed. So, the Election of a new king lies close and so with it all the scheming and hyjinks that come with being so close to asolute power in a land that views you as a prophet, a figment of the divine.   The merchants of Postmar are also making their bids for power. In recent years, there's been a marked change in their influence what with industrialisation and all the new inventions that follow. Will this overthrow the strict Ranks of Society? Who knows? Asfye people like money as much as they love their traditions.   Speaking of traditions, the Asfye love to mark times of change in their lives (or not lives). Asfye Weddings, Funnerals and Coming of Age are all quite the spectacal, believe me.  

Batch 2: Refuge

God is my refuge. God is my escape. His words fill me and I become a calm man, a wise man, an honest man. Law is my refuge and Law is God.

— Goz Gozav Ragshúj Azon, foremost religious scholar

  Refuge can mean a lot of things. Of course it's me, I'm going to pray for more prompts I can meld into my religious and cultural ramblings (like A Workman's Breakfast from last year).   Many take refuge in religion. Prayer, tying Gegekh Rope or visiting the Gekhshína more often can all be comfort to any Asfye.   But Asfye culture too can be very cruel to those who don't fit within it's neatly defined boxes, especially for women. While becoming Clanless can occur to anyone, unmarried mothers are particularly at risk, hence organisations like Tojín ge Ñazmala Nakha.   The religious authorities condemn alcohol and any substances that alter one's mind, yet taverns and bars are still common place. These places serve as the refuge of the working man (mostly). Many establishments are as wholesome as you can, but it is hard to tell these places apart from Yellow Houses.   And why do so many flee this so-called land of hope? The Asfye are 8 people groups in truth, the Onsfye being the largest. If your not Onsfye, good luck, violence lurks at your doorstep, especially if you are Tafyegzekhav.  

Batch 3: Belief

There are two things you need in this foriegn land: belief in God and a proper good dictionary

— Oskeru Froya

  Cults of Personality Cults, religions, folk tales, urban legends...   My perfect theme! The amount I can talk about relating to the Ñaz Gegkh Áñílóv and Hóge ge Amjlóv, or the Asfye faith, is immense.  

Batch 4: TBA

  TBA