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The '''Eshu''' are born of the dreams of the middle east; they are wanderers and storytellers, and have no peers as navigators in the [[Dreaming]]. They are also incorrigable risktakers, unable to resist a dare or wager if they feel they might succeed, no matter the danger. These things all give them a reputation for being unreliable, but few [[kithain]] would refuse them a place at the table to hear their stories of far off lands.

Eshu are reckless wanderers, rogues, and storytellers extraordinaire. Generally swarthy, often dressed in colorful robes, it is said that by looking into an Eshu's dark eyes, you can sometimes see the stars swarming within. Eshu seem to always turn up in the right place at the right time, especially if there's a good story to be had, and cannot turn down a challenge. Eshu involved in said stories grow wiser than the normal [[kithain]], but because of their epic tendencies, they sometimes bite off more than they can chew.

*Nickname:
*[[Thallain]]: [[Aithu]]

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 This ability is not restricted to locational, physical destinations. It has a much more metaphysical bent to it. Some would call it intuition; others would call it magic. Whereas most others have learned to ignore or fight the path which has been set for them, the eshu let go and follow it with incredible trust.
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 The passing of knowledge among Africans has long been an oral tradition. Stories handed down from father to son taught lessons of morality, culture and skills, as well as merely entertaining. Ancient African legends speak of the Eshu visiting villages in the guise of old men and telling grand tales beside the ceremonial fires. The Eshu were said to use their stories to charm whole tribes while the tribe's enemies sneaked up on them.
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 The eshu have so much faith in their own destiny that when an opportunity arises, they rarely pass it by, even if the odds seem outrageously against them. Other changeling races would see this as recklessness; the eshu merely see it as another act in the play. To an outsider, the eshu's view of destiny and their philosophy of freedom may seem to conflict. To an eshu, it makes perfect sense. The destiny that guides their lives can be denied. If it is, then the eshu believe they will be doomed. The path dictated by destiny will never be an entirely safe path. The eshu know and accept this. They view challenges as they would any other path that destiny has set before them, and feel that to
 avoid one out of simple fear or cowardice steers them from their true path and damns them to a life of directionless wandering.
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 The eshu believe very strongly in curses, including those incurred through [[geasa]] or [[Bans]]. They feel that each individual has the power to curse another, either by their actions or by spoken word. This has proven to he one of their greatest weaknesses, and one which an educated enemy can use to best them. An enemy may merely speak a curse upon an eshu, and the eshu's own power of belief will make the curse
 come true. Those who would curse an eshu, however, should take care, for most eshu will go to extreme lengths to kill the offender.
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 Explorers and entrepreneurs, dashing heroes and dastardly villains - eshu are never the supporting cast. These restless African [[fae]] embody the spirit of adventure, and as such can be found nearly anywhere in the world, pursuing quests and telling tales of their previous travels. [[Fae]] royalty in their homelands, eshu have since adapted to their involvement in [[Kithain]] society and the return of the [[sidhe]] with both humor and outrage. Few of their European or Amercian brethren recognize their titles, and so that eshu take a loose view of title and nobility. Besides, it's hard to be a ruler on the open road anyway, and an eshu will take that freedom over some stuffy post anytime. Natural advocates of freedom and fierce individualists, eshu would no sooner lay claim over another than they would be held themselves. Eshu also have a deep love of tradition and custom, and abide by a wayfarer's code of sorts, which demands they respect the customs of their host and refuse no other traveler aid any more than they would wish for themselves. When slighted past the point of their considerable politeness, eshu make formidable enemies, and one will go to great and creative lengths to take revenge on the one who insulted her.
-Although not hams in the way of [[pooka]] and [[satyrs]], eshu are still consummate entertainers. They view life as a heroic movie or wonderful tale in which they are central characters, which make them very intimately aware of their 'audience.' Eshu can become very cross if often interrupted or denied a dramatic entrance. Dignity and poise is almost as important to them as their freedom, and an eshu always take pains to appear on top of things.
+Although not hams in the way of [[pooka]] and [[satyr]]s, eshu are still consummate entertainers. They view life as a heroic movie or wonderful tale in which they are central characters, which make them very intimately aware of their 'audience.' Eshu can become very cross if often interrupted or denied a dramatic entrance. Dignity and poise is almost as important to them as their freedom, and an eshu always take pains to appear on top of things.
 Eshu tend to find jobs as entertainers, gamblers, dilettantes, reporters - any trade that lets them indulge their thirst for travel. Although once primarily of African, Arabic and even Gypsy origin, eshu of all races now walk the roads of the earth; an eshu's [[fae]] form is tall and graceful, with deep skin tones and fathomless eyes. Eshu chimerical clothing tends to favor colorful Arabian-style flowing garb with sashes and adornments, or African tribal finery.

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