Overview
Masters of the Night-Wind, or Mictlan, is one of the six tribes in Natlan. They have the deepest connection with the Night Kingdom. Their primary role is as "shamans" (or "mystics") who conduct rituals to communicate with the Wayob for knowledge and guidance. They are also responsible for monitoring the health of Natlan's Ley Lines and Phlogiston. Members of other tribes often travel to the Masters of the Night-Wind to seek their spiritual services, e.g., to read their futures or bless their tools and weapons. Their other areas of expertise include storytelling, record-keeping, medicine, and Phlogiston Engraving.
The shamans of Mictlan practice a range of mystical arts, including divination, potion-making, and astral projection. They possess a heightened perception that allows them to see the energy of Phlogiston and even souls. They are also capable of casting a variety of spells, such as for healing, telekinesis, concealment, and memory extraction. The spell-caster's repertoire depends on their skill level and training. Citlali, who is currently the most experienced shaman of the Masters of the Night-Wind, has mastered many rare spells and created many of her own.
According to Citlali, all of the tribe's spells and "problem-solving methods" are based on dealing with spirits, so a certain degree of spiritual sensitivity is required. Some tribe members are born with no such sensitivity whatsoever; they are known as "spirit-duffers." It is possible to force a spirit-duffer into a clairvoyant state, but if they sustain harm or get stuck, it can be difficult to retrieve or heal them.
