Jidera shamans

Jidera shamans were the spiritual leaders of Jidera villages, and were considered the highest authorities on most matters in Jidera society.

History
When Jidera began building villages across Jidshi, their culture and religion slowly developed as well. Those who appeared to have the greatest sense of matters concerning Jidera spirituality were given elevated status in Jidera society, including village leadership. Eventually these spiritual leaders would become the first Jidera shamans, and each village would usually have at least three shamans in a council that led the village. To distinguish themselves, shamans donned Jidera cloaks made from Bullsheep skin and fur. They were rarely seen in public without them.

At some point in a Jidera shaman’s life, he was expected to choose a young adult Jidera within his village to apprentice under him. A village’s best hunters were usually among the desirable candidates. Once the shaman passed away, his apprentice would inherit his Jidera cloak and assume his position on a shamanic council.

Most Jidera shamans were male. Some villages permitted females becoming shamans, but most forbade it.

Known Jidera shamans
Nihi

Paran