NPCs

The Igbo tribe was almost destroyed by VITAS and the Awakening. Some might argue it was destroyed com-pletely; certainly the tribe in the Sixth World bears little resemblance to the historical Igbo, who valued learning, democracy, and artistic expression. When the majority of their tribe died in the VITAS plague, a few remaining dibias (tribal sorcerers) opened the tribe up to any man who could pass their rituals. Survivors banded together during the years of chaos, merging into the Igbo of today, valuing strength of arms and physical prowess. The tribe is the second-most populous in Lagos and many residents of the feral city speak a little Igbo simply as self defense. The ever-present Area Boys are made up of Igbo youth, and the gangs are a socially accepted way for young Igbo men to get some experience and some kills to their name before becoming a man in the eyes of the tribe. Throughout the Kingdoms of Nigeria, the Igbo are known as fi erce and ruthless pirates and raiders, and their perpetual aggression keeps the Igbo at war with an ever-changing list of other kingdoms. The Igbo welcome metahumans and changelings within their tribe, especially those who can prove their prowess; orks make up a disproportionate percentage of their tribe. Any man can join the Igbo if he can endure, unflinching, the dibias’ excruciating rituals. Women are considered property of their male relatives, with no rights in the tribe. Magic is reserved for men; Igbo girls who Awaken are often killed by their fathers (or sold to a corporate buyer). The Igbo are considered a minor tribe for most corporations and their language has not been translated
into Linguasoft form.