Introduction

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My name is Niyama. I am the eldest daughter of the leader of the Metkayina. I am to be the next Tsahìk of my people, I've always felt a strong connection to the world around me. The way the water sways and the wind blows brings me peace.

As much as I love my people I honestly don't want to be the next Tsahìk, I want to be able to live my life on my own and not have to worry about anyone or anything else. I want to be able to explore the beautiful world that surrounds me. But that is not my reality, and I shall work myself to perfection. I feel as though it is selfish of me to not want this life Eywa has granted me, getting to have a warrior as my mate, being the person people look to for help. But I don't want everything handed to me, it feels to easy, I'd rather earn everything I have. I want to be able to run free, I don't need a man to "protect" me, I can take care of myself.

I've always been told by my siblings I'm too guarded and don't let them in to my life enough, but how would they understand what being the eldest child is like? They get to run around and have fun while I have to learn my mother's ways. I don't mean to guard myself it's just in my nature.

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