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Tse-xo-be, Leader of the Ohanzee Clan
Tse-xo-be (Shu-sho-be) is the second oldest Fae. His name in Osage means spider, a form he has been known to take when in the physical world. Not by coincidence, the spider is an important symbol of the Osage people. Given Tse-xo-be’s preferred domain in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, there is little doubt that he had contact with the Osage over the generations. But these days, Tse-xo-be rarely speaks of earlier, happier times.
He and Bastien (the oldest Fae) existed for millions of years before the third Fae, Wakinyan, came into existence. As more Fae emerged, Tse-xo-be realized that rules needed to be put in place to protect the natural world. He, Wakinyan, and eight other Fae formed a council and created the Ohanzee—the original Fae clan, which at its height numbered more than 300 Fae. The Ohanzee laid claim to what is now known as North America before any other clans had formed; indeed, before there were enough Fae in existence to form another clan. Tse-xo-be and his clan have influenced Faekind since the beginning, driven by an unwavering commitment to nature. With a respect for all living things, one might assume they would side with Ozara when she left them to prevent other clans from engaging in the genocide of humankind, but that did not happen. |
The most important principle to the Ohanzee has always been the right of self-determination. While they didn’t agree with the human sacrifices performed by other clans, and in spite of having a strong and beneficial relationship with the first peoples of North America, the Ohanzee would not force other clans, other Fae, to abide by their rules. Their territory was set, rules were enforced on it, but the newer, smaller clans were left to their own devices. The Ohanzee have only ever intervened to prevent other clans from having an impact on their territory.
With several of the oldest living Fae among their numbers, none of the original clans dared challenge the Ohanzee. Ironically, it would be two members of their own council who would change that and force them out of their traditional lands some four thousand years ago. Tse-xo-be is patient, and having seen hundreds of millions of years, he believes the time will come when the Ohanzee will be able to reclaim what was theirs for eons. Those who know Tse-xo-be best describe him as a contemplative being of immense complexity who only says what needs to be said. Earth aligned, but equally proficient with the other elements, Tse-xo-be’s powers are only limited by his refusal to seek Aether.
With several of the oldest living Fae among their numbers, none of the original clans dared challenge the Ohanzee. Ironically, it would be two members of their own council who would change that and force them out of their traditional lands some four thousand years ago. Tse-xo-be is patient, and having seen hundreds of millions of years, he believes the time will come when the Ohanzee will be able to reclaim what was theirs for eons. Those who know Tse-xo-be best describe him as a contemplative being of immense complexity who only says what needs to be said. Earth aligned, but equally proficient with the other elements, Tse-xo-be’s powers are only limited by his refusal to seek Aether.
