Native American tribes in the Northwest part of North America including the Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, and others build totem poles. They were symbols of clan wealth and prestige.

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The meanings of the designs on totem poles are as varied as the cultures that make them. Totem poles may recount familiar legends, clan lineages, or notable events. Some poles celebrate cultural beliefs, but others are mostly artistic presentations. House front poles were meant to show the shame of a family.

There's the Blocking Totem, Knowing Totem, Rainbow Totem, Hungry Totem, and the Pain Totem.

Shaman gain access to their totem spells at level 4 with Stoneskin Totem.