Pagans
Overview: The term "pagan" is a catch-all term used to describe anyone who doesn't follow the Builders' religion--in particular those who live outside the city. There are many different pagan tribes, each with their own traditions and appearance. They don't refer to themselves as "pagans", nor do they necessarily cooperate with each other. Of all the so-called "factions", pagans have the least in common with each other.
Info: Pagans live in small tribes and villages surrounding the city. Some pagan tribes are fairly pleasant, trading peacefully with nearby villages, while others are highly aggressive, warring with neighbouring tribes and raiding villages. Some tribes living deep in the wilds are said to be truly savage, wearing the skulls of animals and eating the flesh of men.
Pagans generally have a close relationship with nature and magical forces. They worship animal spirits to varying degrees. Some simply venerate them--other tribes have members that can actually take on animal form. Most tribes have one or more shamans who are wise in the ways of natural magic--able to conduct powerful rituals to keep their tribes safe or bring ruin on their enemies.
The culture and customs of pagan tribes are a mixture of north american indians, as well as celtic, gallic and basque tribes. They are frequently covered by bizzarre tattoos, piercings, and wearing the furs and bones of animals.
Urban Pagans: There are some pagans who have taken to living inside the walls of The City. They usually come from tribes close to the city to begin with, and sometimes members take jobs inside the walls. Some wind up moving there permanently. Others are city dwellers who have left the Builders' church and are looking for an alternative.
Urban pagans live in their own district in the city, for the most part. They are a little like gypsies in appearance, and they tend to cling to some old traditions involving magic and nature-worship. They live in fear of the Builders, who can usually arrest them for heresy without comment. When fires, disease or other problems arise in the city they are often the first to be blamed.
