Eshu

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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

History

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.

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.