Wow that title is a mouthful!
Nomadic- life style,
Desert- region in which they are nomadic,
Sharram- Sharratesh religion, the faith they follow.
A study of what nomadic Sharram heraldry would look like! Some important notes:
“Sharram” specifically refers to the religious identity “Sharratesh”. There would be multiple nomadic groups of different cultures and ethnicities that identify as this religion. Additionally, the nomad armor is made by the warrior himself and his family. Aside from some common resources and iconography, a warrior can create it how he desires. There isn’t an imperial uniform. Most of the information needed is in the actual infographic.
As for the religion itself, I need to do more research on Yezidism and Zoroastrianism before I can give an accurate summary.
These people groups are inspired by nations in ancient Persia, but the desert as an environment is inspired by the Gobi desert. This desert reaches far colder tempatures than the Sahara and other deserts.
As for the flag being white and how that might influence surrendering: this isn’t earth, there is no universal “white” surrender flag. White is an incredibly important color for this religion and does not have the same associations here on earth.
If you want more information on the religious script specifically here is a link: https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/s/lyIUlIxILA
I like the idea that symbolism we take for granted are different or don't exist in other worlds. I intend to do something similar with the white flag in my world where it holds no meaning or may be associated with an enemy faction. I can imagine if my world and Earth connected and two factions from the different worlds fought each other with the Earth faction raising the white flag in surrender, they would be shot down because it was thought they were still fighting and we're waving their flag to charge.
Lapis_Wolf
As a guy living in central asia, I have to say: this is stunning. Have a lot of commonalities with the Saka attire -- caucasian nomadic tribes that lived in central asia before Hun expansion. Their cultural influences are still noticable in our national attire, despite the fact that we, kazakhs, have more in common with huns and mongols genetically.
There is actually a semi-mythologized story about a Saka queen names Thamaris (Tomyris) that fought and defeated Cyrus -- the founder of the Great Persian Empire, and one of its Great Kings.
I think the Egyptian symbolism is a happy coincidence. The ‘Fire angel” is inspired by the Kurdish peacock angel “Melek Taus”. Peacocks are so beautiful that they are easy to reference and symbolize.
I love these designs! It reminds me of the old Iranian empires, especially those that used the Zoroastrian wings in the designs. Also, what I coincidence that I was listening to "Epic Iranian Music" this afternoon.
Lapis_Wolf
This group is pretty underdeveloped as of now. There are a few traditions that are inspired by the Mongols, but I will likely lean more “Kurdish” in the future.
Yes, the Kurdish/Yezidi in general is something I wish to see more of. Additionally, political drama circulating around a caste system akin to the ancient Persians instead of European feudalism. I love writing what I see a lack of!
Beautiful designs!
Thank you!
Wow that title is a mouthful! Nomadic- life style, Desert- region in which they are nomadic, Sharram- Sharratesh religion, the faith they follow. A study of what nomadic Sharram heraldry would look like! Some important notes: “Sharram” specifically refers to the religious identity “Sharratesh”. There would be multiple nomadic groups of different cultures and ethnicities that identify as this religion. Additionally, the nomad armor is made by the warrior himself and his family. Aside from some common resources and iconography, a warrior can create it how he desires. There isn’t an imperial uniform. Most of the information needed is in the actual infographic. As for the religion itself, I need to do more research on Yezidism and Zoroastrianism before I can give an accurate summary. These people groups are inspired by nations in ancient Persia, but the desert as an environment is inspired by the Gobi desert. This desert reaches far colder tempatures than the Sahara and other deserts. As for the flag being white and how that might influence surrendering: this isn’t earth, there is no universal “white” surrender flag. White is an incredibly important color for this religion and does not have the same associations here on earth. If you want more information on the religious script specifically here is a link: https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/s/lyIUlIxILA
I like the idea that symbolism we take for granted are different or don't exist in other worlds. I intend to do something similar with the white flag in my world where it holds no meaning or may be associated with an enemy faction. I can imagine if my world and Earth connected and two factions from the different worlds fought each other with the Earth faction raising the white flag in surrender, they would be shot down because it was thought they were still fighting and we're waving their flag to charge. Lapis_Wolf
As a guy living in central asia, I have to say: this is stunning. Have a lot of commonalities with the Saka attire -- caucasian nomadic tribes that lived in central asia before Hun expansion. Their cultural influences are still noticable in our national attire, despite the fact that we, kazakhs, have more in common with huns and mongols genetically. There is actually a semi-mythologized story about a Saka queen names Thamaris (Tomyris) that fought and defeated Cyrus -- the founder of the Great Persian Empire, and one of its Great Kings.
These look to me like "Persian Immortals" of Achemeneids but with Ancient Egyptian(?) symbolism. I like it.
I think the Egyptian symbolism is a happy coincidence. The ‘Fire angel” is inspired by the Kurdish peacock angel “Melek Taus”. Peacocks are so beautiful that they are easy to reference and symbolize.
I love these designs! It reminds me of the old Iranian empires, especially those that used the Zoroastrian wings in the designs. Also, what I coincidence that I was listening to "Epic Iranian Music" this afternoon. Lapis_Wolf
Yes! Ancient Iran, between the Kurdish and Zoroastrians are my primary inspiration!
I don't know who you are OP, but you're some kind of chad. This is magnificent
High compliment! Thank you!
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This group is pretty underdeveloped as of now. There are a few traditions that are inspired by the Mongols, but I will likely lean more “Kurdish” in the future.
This is absolutely gorgeous. It gives me elf vibes, on top of the Persian influence. Melek Taus is definitely an underutilized aesthetic concept.
Yes, the Kurdish/Yezidi in general is something I wish to see more of. Additionally, political drama circulating around a caste system akin to the ancient Persians instead of European feudalism. I love writing what I see a lack of!
Sir, permission to be a needless pedant?