Welcome to Gaia! ::

Where the mangroves split for the sea, where swampy mud makes way for sandy beach, a tribe was created by pure accident. Parrot Head, a solo musician travelling the swamp, found this place while idly following the birds on their winter journey. She deemed the sand bar her home, a paradise-within-paradise where she could finally rest her weary legs. Other kin happened upon it and decided to stay, either for the view of the sunset or Parrot Head's soft, smooth tunes. Many, for both.

The tribe lives by one tenet: chill vibes. Time moves slowly for the sand bar. Its kin are committed to peaceful living, good times, and relaxation. They are expected to be helpful and kind, so they may expect the same generosity in return. They welcome all walks of life, but are quick to expel kin that bring in 'negative energy'.

Tourism drives the economy of the little community. They welcome kin looking for a retreat from the winter, or an escape from their troubles. Visitors are treated like family, even if they only plan to stay for a couple days. All members are welcome to come and go as they wish, but many decide to stay. Who would want to leave paradise?




The sand bar doesn't have a standard hierarchy. Parrot Head is the de-facto leader, and the other tribe members seem to be fine with that. Still, the sand bar is a community, and its members have work to do to see that all of the mouths are fed. The tribe's jobs are just as varied as its kin. There are those who cook food, mix drinks, make music, or even build hermit crab hutches. There are also those who do whatever odd jobs they can to help out, charmingly called 'good misfits' by the rest of the tribe.

There are also kin who take up temporary residence in the tribe, coming back to the sand bar frequently enough to be known as 'regulars'. Their work is seen as valuable too, as they spread word of mouth throughout the swamp and bring more tourists in. To the tribe, regulars are just as much family as its permanent residents.

There's always room for new folks in this little slice of paradise. If you'd like to join, just tell us a little about yourself: