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'''Trappers''' are hunter-priests of the [[Pantheon]] on [[First of the Sun]].{{book ref|sixth}}
Trappers are fully aware that they are in danger of death at all times while in the Pantheon. They always keep a small notebook on their person detailing the locations of their safecamps, traps, and Aviar for another passing trapper to find should they die unexpectedly. A rival will always find and care for a fallen trapper's Aviar, even if it was the rival's trap that killed him.{{book ref|sixth}}
When trappers visit the homeisles, they feel like outsiders among their own people. The scents and sounds of civilization are foreign to them. They believe that homeislers talk far too much and stand too close together, and do not like how they often conceal their true emotions. Trappers do not understand the need for scholarship and industrialization. Similarly, the homeislers have misconceptions about trappers and the way they live, considering them eccentric and nearly animalistic. The council of chiefs who govern the homeisles seem
==Equipment==
Early trappers wore simple wraps and sandals and carried primitive weapons such as clubs. Although the basic role of trappers has not changed over the generations, they are not afraid to take advantage of new technology. Modern trappers use rugged clothing
===Safecamps===
Trappers usually maintain several [[safecamp]]s around their chosen island as living quarters, each of which are heavily booby-trapped to keep rival trappers or other interlopers at bay. Safecamps are usually small treehouses with netted windows, equipped with lanterns, blankets, and cooking utensils. They are sealed as tightly as possible to prevent animals from getting inside, but they cannot keep insects and arachnids out. Aviar boxes are also located in one or more of each trapper's safecamps.{{book ref|sixth}}
Trappers are the only people that understand the source of "talents", or supernatural powers, that can be granted by Aviar. They are familiar with [[Patji's Eye]], although they almost never visit it themselves and are likely unaware of its true nature. Information regarding Aviar talents and [[Patji's Finger]]s are closely held secrets among trappers.{{book ref|sixth}}
Trappers also have the unique capability to form bonds with multiple Aviar companions instead of just one. They consider all of their Aviar special, but their companions grant them talents and travel with them nearly everywhere they go; an Aviar with mental shielding abilities such as [[Kokerlii]] is nearly indispensable due to the many predators in the Pantheon
Aviar also serve as the sole source of income for trappers. They bring chicks to market in the homeisles or the mainland. Because of the danger of the Pantheon and the relatively low number of trappers, Aviar chicks have historically been very expensive. However, technological innovations largely sourced from the Ones Above have allowed more chicks to make it to market, reducing their price even as demand has increased. Mercantile concerns such as the [[Northern Interests Trading Company]] have sought to establish a presence in the Pantheon to try and capture Aviar themselves, despite warnings from trappers.{{book ref|sixth}}
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