Frolm are generally given jobs that they have a talent for. There are various jobs among the frolm that keep their society going. To become a warrior is often the most sought-after position, and a frolm has to be 30 years old to go on a Warrior’s quest to prove their worthiness. However, warriors aren’t always at war, and many fulfill other duties in times of peace. Here are some of the jobs that they can do:
Bogkeepers – These frolm protect the water sources and make sure that ponds, streams, and sacred pools stay clean and undisturbed. They may sometimes clean the water with nets to help the water remain fresh.
Mud Architects – Most frolm homes are made from the use of mud, so mud architects are set to build homes and other important places with mud, woven reeds, and bioluminescent fungi. They tend to make very sturdy and long-lasting homes.
Tree Hollow Carvers – They help to shape living trees into storage spaces or ceremonial sites. They are experts at doing this so they don’t harm the trees. This is usually done with larger trees because they supply more room.
Glowmoss Tenders – These are frolm who cultivate luminescent moss that provides natural lighting. This natural lighting is usually put on village paths and homes. It is very decorative in appearance.
Marsh Navigators – These are frolm experts who chart the safest water routes through the forest’s twisting rivers and floating islands. This helps people who are traveling through the forest. These frolm often put up symbols signifying the safest paths.
Defenders & Warriors
Swamp Guardians – These are trained fighters that protect the jungle. They also protect their communities from predators, cave trolls, and those who might attack the Great Frolm Forest.
Leapblades – These are elite warriors, and they use their powerful legs to launch themselves at enemies, with sharp blades or weapons. A frolm must be able to jump at least 25 feet in the air in order to become a Leapblade.
Mist Trackers – These are frolm who hunt enemies by trailing them through the thickest of fogs. Their eyes are tested before they become one of these, and they are generally young frolm because young frolm have sharper sight.
Shadow-Fins – These frolm often remain underwater and are warriors that guard the sacred pools and river passages. They are good at silently swimming and stealth attacking.
Venom Harvesters – This force of the frolm army is specialized in gathering dangerous venom from animals and plants and using it to put on their weapons. Some harvesters focus on finding venoms that can heal frolm.
Nature-Based Roles
Raincallers – These are shaman-like frolm that perform ritual chants and dances that cause it to rain.
Frogspawn Caretakers – These are protectors of young frolm eggs and tadpoles. They ensure their survival in the hatchery pools.
Moss Weavers – These are frolm that focus on growing and weaving moss-based fabrics to be used for clothing, bedding, and insulation.
Root Healers – These are herbalists who use such things as jungle plants, fungi, and minerals to create healing pastes and tonics.
Mist Farmers – These frolm grow fog-dependent plants and bioluminescent crops. They often tend to floating gardens on ponds.
Cultural & Spiritual Occupations
Croak Singers – These frolm perform and use resonating vocal harmonies to tell stories, teach history, and soothe those in ill health.
Echo Dancers – These are acrobatic warriors who leap and tumble through the air. This mimics the movements of forest creatures. They can sometimes access frolm prey that can otherwise be difficult to catch.
Spiritwalkers – These frolm are priests and/or mystics who act as mediators between the frolm and the spirits of water, jungle, and ancestors. They sometimes mediate between frolm clans when there is a serious disagreement.
Water Oracle – This is a rare frolm that claims to see visions in the ripples of sacred pools and helps those in leadership positions. There are some frolm who pretend to see these visions, which can cause a disruption in the clan. If it is found out that the frolm is pretending to see a vision, it could lead to that frolm being exiled.
Ritual Painters – These are artists who tattoo or paint symbols on warriors who are preparing for battle or for coming of age events.
Food & Trade
Glowfruit Foragers – These are frolm that gather bioluminescent fruit that only grows under certain moons and moon phases.
Insect Farmers – These are breeders of crickets, glowworms, and beetles. This helps give the frolm a protein-rich food source for the inhabitants.
Mudbrew Masters – These are creators of fermented mushroom drinks. Depending on the kind of mushroom, this drink can have two effects: one is to help with deep relaxation, and the other is for heightened awareness.
Spore Traders – These are merchants who deal in rare and enchanted spores. They have medicinal and alchemical properties.
Pond-Fisher – These are fishers who catch, breed, and release rare amphibious critters into marsh pools that are carefully controlled.
Crafting & Artisanship
Reed Flute Makers – Just as the name suggests, they are carvers of musical instruments that produce soft and haunting melodies through the jungle air.
Shellsmiths – These are crafters who make armor and tools from the hardened shells of creatures within the forest.
Mudmask Artisans – They are artists who create ceremonial masks with colorful clay and enchanted swamp water.
Poison Ink Masters – These are scribes who write sacred texts and secret messages with ink made from non-lethal toxins that only the frolm can handle safely.
Biolume Dye Makers – These are extractors of glowing pigments which are from plants and fungi. They are used for body paint, ritual decorations, or even regular clothing.
Leadership & Diplomacy
Chief Elder – This is an elder who presides over a frolm Hamlet. He often leads councils on deciding if someone is guilty or innocent and what the punishment is if guilty.
Prophecy Interpreter – There are some frolm hamlets with a prophecy interpreter who is specialized in understanding prophecies that have been written down. They can also act as dream interpreters.
Elder Croakers – These are council members who help to resolve disputes and pass down wisdom and knowledge through traditional storytelling.
Trade Froggers – These are traveling merchants who barter exotic goods with neighboring races. They are often required to navigate through dangerous jungle paths.
Bog Emissaries – These are diplomats who are sent to speak with rival clans and outsider settlements.
Ceremonial Judges – These are respected figures who oversee rituals, trials, and punishment ceremonies. They usually serve the role of a chief elder if none are available.
Unique Jobs Based on Their Frog-Like Physiology
Leap-Couriers – These are high-speed messengers who jump across vast distances in order to deliver urgent messages.
Rain Harvesters – These are collectors of purified rainwater. This rainwater is used in potions and sacred ceremonies.
Echo Locators – These are scouts who use croaks and clicks to map out such things as tunnels, underwater ruins, and hidden caves.
Jungle Wall Climbers – These are specialists who use their sticky hands and feet to scale along cliffside temples and treetop villages.
Mud Camouflage Experts – These are guides who train warriors how to blend in with swamp terrain using natural pigments.
How These Jobs Shape Their Society
These jobs give them a deep connection to water – Many of these roles focus on preserving water, protecting sacred pools, and controlling rainfall.
They give them symbiosis with nature – Different from industrialized civilizations, the frolm depend on biodegradable materials and sustainable farming.
These jobs puts a emphasis on community – Many of the jobs involve group effort rather than individual effort, which reinforces communal Survival.
They keep cultural storytelling and rituals alive – Several roles include song, body paint, spiritual practices, and dance to honor their ancestors and the forest.
