The Surf Riders

 

The Surf Riders are not exactly sure when they came about. Their History was lost for ages until one day one of their members started telling tales. At that time, their leader was an elf named Bantor. Bantor was a kind yet hard leader, pushing the tribe further and further into the sea. He recognized and had one son, Trident.

Years later, Bantor is killed in a shark hunting accident and Trident is named Chief. Trident is already recognized to Oceanlight and they have a son, Cloudcry. Trident is a kinder and gentler leader. When an earthquake separates their island home from the mainland. They drift 2 miles into the ocean and now there are 5 islands instead of 1.

During his reign as Chieftain, the Surf Riders discover the underwater caverns and make their homes there. They will sleep in the caverns, yet move about the islands during the days. Almost a 1000 years go by when suddenly Trident and Oceanlight disappear. Cloudcry is named chief.

Cloudcry recognizes Turtledove and the first set of twins are born to the Surf Riders, Seaflower and Seasprite. Seasprite dies shortly afterwards. A wander named Big Turtle is discovered, the only wanderer in years to show up and he is a healer, some thing the Surf Riders had not seen in their lifetime. Life begins to flourish on the islands.

Many elves are born now and their number is 30, then a hurricane hits and some of the elves are not able to get to their underwater caverns and perish. Cloudcry and Turtledove among them. Seaflower assumes leadership.

Seaflower asks Big Turtle to help them breathe underwater better. He helps reshape their lungs so they can hold their breathe for up to 30 minutes. They do not have gills, just larger lungs. During a shark attack, several elves die. Seaflower recognizes Fishhook after the attack. Swiftcurrent is born to them two years later and happiness returns.

Big Turtle is killed when another shark attack occurs, no more healers are born into the Surf Riders.

Humans move into the area, using their news found intelligence to make boats. Seaflower tells everyone to stay away from the strangers since they were not equipped to deal with the humans at this time. Some of the Surf Riders are killed when they go against orders and are caught by the humans.

Seaflower is bitten by a jellyfish, she gets an infection and slowly dies since there are no more healers. Fishhook takes over as Chieftain however saddened by his loss. Years later he hands over the leadership of the island to his son, Swiftcurrent and he leaves the island. his fate is unknown.

Swiftcurrent recognizes Nighttide and has two cubs, Seashadow and Bitterwind. 15 years go by and both are killed by sharks. Seashadow takes over as chieftess, a young and insecure child. During her time as chief, they are discovered by the Whisper Vine elves and friendship is made. They learn that the world is bigger than they thought and when the WVH elves decide to go look for a new holt side, they ask Moonglade if they can travel on her boat to a new place to live. Seashadow hands over the leadership to her older and wiser uncle, Swifteel and just becomes a member of the tribe. Not all of the Surf Riders go with them, some stay in hopes that they will return.

Swifteel is the current Chief of the Surf Riders.

Surf Rider Guidelines

Soulnames: They have them

Height: Surf Riders range from 4’0-4’9

Blood: Pure

Clothing: They wear very little in the way of clothing and definitely no shoes!! They wear lots of mesh and shells.

Bond Animals: They bond with dolphins mainly. There was a case where an elf bonded with a killer whale, but that elf is back at the old holt. They can also bond with sea lions, seals, mantas and sting rays if desired, however they cannot ride those.

Tails/Gills: They do not have them!!

Talents: Magic is extremely rare in this holt, 1 out of every 50 has a magical talent other than sending. They will NEVER have a healer in this tribe.

Special Points of interest: The Surf Riders can hold their breath underwater for about 30 minutes without the aid of gills. They have over developed lungs and that is how this is possible.