Shamans

Shamans are humans who work magic by bargaining with spirits. They are a vital part of Rider clans, but disdained by Wheels and Rams.

Some Hyaloring shamans focus on Raven; most do not.

During the course of Ride Like the Wind, you may see the emergence of a new spirit tradition called the Antler Society in your clan. These shamans are different both from traditional shamans and Raven tricksters.

In Lights Going Out, one of your starting leaders, Dresta, is a shaman. As is her daughter, Doresa.

On the Circle[]

Having a (non-Raven) shaman on the circle allows you to put another point of magic in rituals during Sacred Time. It also makes it easier to deal with spirits and gives you more options during many events.

Shaman nobles have their own portrait set that is not used for any other potential advisors. Interestingly, unlike all other noble portraits in Ride Like the Wind, shamans' are unisex, though each shaman is counted as either male or female for the purposes of rituals, events, etc. (This does not apply during Lights Going Out.)

Note that you cannot have an Antler Society shaman on the circle.

As Nobles[]

Shamans are the best nobles to send searching for spirits. They are often the strongest magicians you have, and they also have added opportunities, such as being able to fight malignant spirits to increase Clan Magic, or learn from spirits in order to increase their own magical skills.

You can send them as traders or emissaries to other clans, although Wheels will find them strange.

Note that shamans cannot be the primary quester in any ritual, although a female shaman can be the secondary quester in Nyalda Marriage Maker.