Dispatches from Azadistan

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Dispatches from Azadistan 〰️

The Summoner

հիւրապէտը

Hyürabēd@

A restless wanderer travels across the lands of old Azadistan in search of shrines and temples half fallen, overgrown with vines and new life, yet still rich with the presence of the spirits.

Leaving their forest home in the very outskirts of the Northern Reach, they must find the 12 spirits of Azadistan and the medium through which the Great Disturbance was manifested.

This summoner is more aptly named host (հիւրապէտ) for the pacts they seek with the spirits are invitations into mutualistic relationship; a result of living directly with the land and away from most humans.

Cloak: handwoven in hand dyed cotton, rayon. applied trim and found fabric lining.

Face mask/Veil: leather, o-rings, pyramid studs, hand applied beads and evil eyes.

Tunic: sewn in found fabric.

Belt Satchel: assembled leather, jewelry and hardware.

Hanging Pouches: handwoven wool, cotton, rayon and cord.

Pants: handwoven in hand dyed cotton, rayon with found fabric waistband.

Staff: found wood, whittled and dyed, applied beads and thread.

photography by Christian Najjar