Exiles

The Future Nomads are about the similarities and differences between the secondary characters in Homestuck, and maintains the subtle feature in Problem Sleuth that was not as apparent: The more things change, the more they stay the same. Nearly everything that exists and the actions done in the story are replicated differently through another character.

This page is similar to Homestuck Kids, Guardians and Problem Sleuth's Escaping the Office.

Note
The differences and similarities shown here are not dead on accounts of what is to be expected. Andrew has stated that he doesn't follow completely with this concept because he wishes to move the story along, so while the intention is there and the similarities are put there on purpose, it doesn't necessitate that every character mimics the other in the same fashion nor do the the items described below follow in the same order. However, the similarities that are used are present enough to be able to warrant this page existing.

Introductions and Habits
These nomads travel the vast desert that used to be North America in the year 2422. They travel alone and with little more than they can carry. Alone their travels they show habits and actions parallel to one another.


 * They both are non-human and dressed only in cloth.
 * The Wayward Vagabond has a black carapace and is draped in dusty rags.
 * The Peregrine Mendicant is whiter in appearance and has gray clothing.
 * They each stumble upon a Sburb related stucture in their travels. In addition, these buildings are built in the same locations as the homes of the children.


 * The Vagabond finds the Skyship Base buried underground where Rose's house once stood.
 * The Mendicant finds the Helipod Base lying on its side under the White Tree which grew on the site of John's house.


 * After entering it, their respective buildings take flight carrying them to a distant location.
 * The Vagabond is brought to the island where Jade's house once stood.
 * The Mendicant's destination is still unknown.
 * Inside of each base, they find a computer console that allows them to send messages to the children in the past.
 * The computer in the Skyship base can send commands to John. It has also shown Dave on one of the monitors but the Vagabond has not yet talked with him.
 * The Helipod base can communicate with Jade, albeit with slight visual interference.

Traits and Likenesses

 * They each carry with them an object related to the Postal service in some way.
 * The Vagabond carries with him his Trusty Knife which is really just a reg flag from a mailbox that has been sharpened down to a point.
 * The Mendicant regards himself as a postal worker and totes around a wagon of Mailboxes. He also owns a regulation postal carrier hat.
 * Each has a idolized public profession they admire and strive to be.
 * The Vagabond admires Mayors for being just and friendly, unlike kings. He appoints himself mayor of Can Town.
 * The Mendicant considers mail to the foundation to society and considers himself to be a Postal carrier. His only cargo so far is one letter addressed to Dr. David Brinner.