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Shayde: /* Society and Peoples */

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Society and Peoples

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	The Kadut tend to have the darkest skin of all Ambé races. A typical Kadut dwarf carries the racial tradition of whiskers, but styles his black beard into ringlets or, especially if a warrior, keeps it short and groomed. He drapes his body in robes and wraps his head above and below his face (often covering his beard) in a turban. A warrior will replace the cloth robe with one of knee-length chain-mail but keep the turban. The Méharistes wear pristine white as a mark of their Order, while others prefer rich blues and reds.		The Kadut tend to have the darkest skin of all Ambé races. A typical Kadut dwarf carries the racial tradition of whiskers, but styles his black beard into ringlets or, especially if a warrior, keeps it short and groomed. He drapes his body in robes and wraps his head above and below his face (often covering his beard) in a turban. A warrior will replace the cloth robe with one of knee-length chain-mail but keep the turban. The Méharistes wear pristine white as a mark of their Order, while others prefer rich blues and reds.

	East in the kasbahs, or mountain-cities, the dwarves mine salt, iron and gold using scent-trained insects: dog-sized ants to help dig and carry, and fist-sized honeybees to provide feed for the ants. The extracted minerals are sent west in ox-trains with honey and Pangui goods (from unknown sources across the mountains) to the manufacturing and trading ports of the west. Ironically, though the dwarves are the most fiercely pro-humanoid of the nations, they are often looked down upon for using hated insects (which are associated with [demons]) as beasts of burden. It should be noted, however, that an underclass of the Kadut, the Grub-handlers, who always hide their skin with full robes and bronze masks, are the ones who raise the insects.		East in the kasbahs, or mountain-cities, the dwarves mine salt, iron and gold using scent-trained insects: dog-sized ants to help dig and carry, and fist-sized honeybees to provide feed for the ants. The extracted minerals are sent west in ox-trains with honey and Pangui goods (from unknown sources across the mountains) to the manufacturing and trading ports of the west. Ironically, though the dwarves are the most fiercely pro-humanoid of the nations, they are often looked down upon for using hated insects (which are associated with demons) as beasts of burden. It should be noted, however, that an underclass of the Kadut, the Grub-handlers, who always hide their skin with full robes and bronze masks, are the ones who raise the insects.

	A single dwarf is called a Kadut, Kaduti, or Kadutian interchangeably. Common names for males include Bornu, Malal, Ako, Kalil, Koum, Odai, and Bhoke. Those for women are Kiri, Anya, Sarraka, and Makeda.		A single dwarf is called a Kadut, Kaduti, or Kadutian interchangeably. Common names for males include Bornu, Malal, Ako, Kalil, Koum, Odai, and Bhoke. Those for women are Kiri, Anya, Sarraka, and Makeda.

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	Upon being staked with wood, vampire flesh bursts into a swarm of disease-carrying tsetse flies – the final form of the blood worms. The uninfected skeleton remains and the skull must be removed and buried upside down with cloves and other spices, preferably at a holy site or crossroads.		Upon being staked with wood, vampire flesh bursts into a swarm of disease-carrying tsetse flies – the final form of the blood worms. The uninfected skeleton remains and the skull must be removed and buried upside down with cloves and other spices, preferably at a holy site or crossroads.


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	==Fauna==		==Fauna==

	[[Woolly Mammoths#Description\|Mammoths]], [[Ground Sloth\|ground sloths]], and the [[Roc\|rocs]] which feed on them are among the largest land creatures, all standing larger than 15 ft. The bison-like [[Kuut'tha\|kuut'tha]], the [[Kameel\|giant camel]], [[Seekoei\|hippopotami]] and [[Renosters\|rhinos]] are smaller, but the smallest is larger than any creature found near Arangoth's continent, which the locals call [[Veth]] (after the [[~~Rashnaditz~~]] earth god). Even the smaller fauna can be deadly, with [[Mwayambian Wildcat\|cats]] that rival a [[Vethite Horse\|Vethite horse]]. Zebras, antelopes and other beasts dot the plains at mid-sizes. One of the smaller species is the [[Klein Perd\|horse]] itself, which barely grows above knee-height in Mwayambi. All beasts are wary of the [[Giant Crocodile\|giant crocodiles]] in Siombakgede's rivers, which reach lengths of thirty feet.		[[Woolly Mammoths#Description\|Mammoths]], [[Ground Sloth\|ground sloths]], and the [[Roc\|rocs]] which feed on them are among the largest land creatures, all standing larger than 15 ft. The bison-like [[Kuut'tha\|kuut'tha]], the [[Kameel\|giant camel]], [[Seekoei\|hippopotami]] and [[Renosters\|rhinos]] are smaller, but the smallest is larger than any creature found near Arangoth's continent, which the locals call [[Veth]] (after the [[Rashnad]] earth god). Even the smaller fauna can be deadly, with [[Mwayambian Wildcat\|cats]] that rival a [[Vethite Horse\|Vethite horse]]. Zebras, antelopes and other beasts dot the plains at mid-sizes. One of the smaller species is the [[Klein Perd\|horse]] itself, which barely grows above knee-height in Mwayambi. All beasts are wary of the [[Giant Crocodile\|giant crocodiles]] in Siombakgede's rivers, which reach lengths of thirty feet.

	Because of the abundance of food, a few wingless [[Grond Dragon\|dragons]] can be found in the mountains and deserts of the continent -- of dark colours and mostly evil natures. The vast majority want little to do with humans, and keep to their dens, counting their gold.		Because of the abundance of food, a few wingless [[Grond Dragon\|dragons]] can be found in the mountains and deserts of the continent -- of dark colours and mostly evil natures. The vast majority want little to do with humans, and keep to their dens, counting their gold.

Pigasus: /* The Bakbé */

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The Bakbé

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	Each Bakbé tribe speaks its own dialect. Tribes who live close together tend to have similar languages, and become increasingly dissimilar as geographical distance increases.		Each Bakbé tribe speaks its own dialect. Tribes who live close together tend to have similar languages, and become increasingly dissimilar as geographical distance increases.

			[[Category: Tribal Groups]]

	=Magic=		=Magic=

Pigasus: /* The Bakbé */

2016-10-29T17:51:42Z

The Bakbé

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	=The Bakbé=		=The Bakbé=

	Caught between the two mighty empires, and hampered by the land’s megafauna, are the ~~barbaric~~ Bakbé peoples who inhabit the heart of the ‘Land of Giants,’ the plains of Siombakgede.		Caught between the two mighty empires, and hampered by the land’s megafauna, are the tribal Bakbé peoples who inhabit the heart of the ‘Land of Giants,’ the plains of Siombakgede. Though viewed as barbaric by their more developed neighbors, the Bakbé tribes' die-hard courage and quick thinking has kept both hostile men and beasts at bay.

	==History==		==History==

Hatshepsut: /* Fauna */ Fix broken link

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	==Fauna==		==Fauna==

	[[Woolly Mammoths#Description\|Mammoths]], [[Ground Sloth\|ground sloths]], and the [[Roc\|rocs]] which feed on them are among the largest land creatures, all standing larger than 15 ft. The bison-like [[Kuut'tha\|kuut'tha]], the [[Kameel\|giant camel]], [[Seekoei\|hippopotami}} and [[Renosters\|rhinos]] are smaller, but the smallest is larger than any creature found near Arangoth's continent, which the locals call [[Veth]] (after the [[Rashnaditz]] earth god). Even the smaller fauna can be deadly, with [[Mwayambian Wildcat\|cats]] that rival a [[Vethite Horse\|Vethite horse]]. Zebras, antelopes and other beasts dot the plains at mid-sizes. One of the smaller species is the [[Klein Perd\|horse]] itself, which barely grows above knee-height in Mwayambi. All beasts are wary of the [[Giant Crocodile\|giant crocodiles]] in Siombakgede's rivers, which reach lengths of thirty feet.		[[Woolly Mammoths#Description\|Mammoths]], [[Ground Sloth\|ground sloths]], and the [[Roc\|rocs]] which feed on them are among the largest land creatures, all standing larger than 15 ft. The bison-like [[Kuut'tha\|kuut'tha]], the [[Kameel\|giant camel]], [[Seekoei\|hippopotami]] and [[Renosters\|rhinos]] are smaller, but the smallest is larger than any creature found near Arangoth's continent, which the locals call [[Veth]] (after the [[Rashnaditz]] earth god). Even the smaller fauna can be deadly, with [[Mwayambian Wildcat\|cats]] that rival a [[Vethite Horse\|Vethite horse]]. Zebras, antelopes and other beasts dot the plains at mid-sizes. One of the smaller species is the [[Klein Perd\|horse]] itself, which barely grows above knee-height in Mwayambi. All beasts are wary of the [[Giant Crocodile\|giant crocodiles]] in Siombakgede's rivers, which reach lengths of thirty feet.

	Because of the abundance of food, a few wingless [[Grond Dragon\|dragons]] can be found in the mountains and deserts of the continent -- of dark colours and mostly evil natures. The vast majority want little to do with humans, and keep to their dens, counting their gold.		Because of the abundance of food, a few wingless [[Grond Dragon\|dragons]] can be found in the mountains and deserts of the continent -- of dark colours and mostly evil natures. The vast majority want little to do with humans, and keep to their dens, counting their gold.

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	=Geographical Features=		=Geographical Features=

	Mwayambi is a continent owning a great number of strange nations and unexplored reaches, listed here are only the ones known to the learned of the south. Along the coasts and island promontories one will find the sea-going Berjeron, a tall and dark race of skirted merchants. North is the veldt empire of the black Kadut dwarves and their camel-mounted cavalry. Caught between the two empires are the inland tribes of the Bakbé, who settle around giant ziggurats and ride fearlessly upon striped horse-like creatures. Their home, the grasslands of Siombakgede, are rich with Mwayambi's most valuable resources: its giant fauna with their ivory; gold; sugar; dishanti (a type of tobacco); and coffee. The desert adds salt and the ocean, pearls, to the continent's exports. North of the human and dwarven peoples is the barren desert waste, where above lies the Land of Chimerae. Here monsters, giant insects, and inhuman creatures roam. By ancient conquests and the might of the Kadut, none are meant to be allowed south of the desert into inhabited lands. Both the Berjeron and Kadut empires have long trading relationships with the south, knowing the ports of Mashriq in Najjir and Kazamki in Rashnad best of all.		Mwayambi is a continent owning a great number of strange nations and unexplored reaches, listed here are only the ones known to the learned of the south. Along the coasts and island promontories one will find the sea-going Berjeron, a tall and dark race of skirted merchants. North is the veldt empire of the black Kadut dwarves and their [[Tri-humped camel\|camel]]-mounted cavalry. Caught between the two empires are the inland tribes of the Bakbé, who settle around giant ziggurats and ride fearlessly upon striped horse-like creatures. Their home, the grasslands of Siombakgede, are rich with Mwayambi's most valuable resources: its giant fauna with their ivory; gold; sugar; dishanti (a type of tobacco); and coffee. The desert adds salt and the ocean, pearls, to the continent's exports. North of the human and dwarven peoples is the barren desert waste, where above lies the Land of Chimerae. Here monsters, giant insects, and inhuman creatures roam. By ancient conquests and the might of the Kadut, none are meant to be allowed south of the desert into inhabited lands. Both the Berjeron and Kadut empires have long trading relationships with the south, knowing the ports of Mashriq in Najjir and Kazamki in Rashnad best of all.

	It should be noted before all else that the ecology of Mwayambi is unlike the southern countries. Although the landscapes are similar, with deserts, grasslands, lush coastal areas, and even some thick jungle near the mountains, it is in its fauna that this land differs the most.		It should be noted before all else that the ecology of Mwayambi is unlike the southern countries. Although the landscapes are similar, with deserts, grasslands, lush coastal areas, and even some thick jungle near the mountains, it is in its fauna that this land differs the most.
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	==Fauna==		==Fauna==

	Mammoths, ground sloths, and the rocs which feed on them are among the largest land creatures, all standing larger than 15 ft. The bison-like kuut'tha, the giant camel, hippopotami and rhinos are smaller, but the smallest is larger than any creature found near Arangoth's continent, which the locals call Veth (after the Rashnaditz earth god). Even the smaller fauna can be deadly, with cats that rival a Vethite horse. Zebras, antelopes and other beasts dot the plains at mid-sizes. One of the smaller species is the horse itself, which barely grows above knee-height in Mwayambi. All beasts are wary of the giant crocodiles in Siombakgede's rivers, which reach lengths of thirty feet.		[[Woolly Mammoths#Description\|Mammoths]], [[Ground Sloth\|ground sloths]], and the [[Roc\|rocs]] which feed on them are among the largest land creatures, all standing larger than 15 ft. The bison-like [[Kuut'tha\|kuut'tha]], the [[Kameel\|giant camel]], [[Seekoei\|hippopotami}} and [[Renosters\|rhinos]] are smaller, but the smallest is larger than any creature found near Arangoth's continent, which the locals call [[Veth]] (after the [[Rashnaditz]] earth god). Even the smaller fauna can be deadly, with [[Mwayambian Wildcat\|cats]] that rival a [[Vethite Horse\|Vethite horse]]. Zebras, antelopes and other beasts dot the plains at mid-sizes. One of the smaller species is the [[Klein Perd\|horse]] itself, which barely grows above knee-height in Mwayambi. All beasts are wary of the [[Giant Crocodile\|giant crocodiles]] in Siombakgede's rivers, which reach lengths of thirty feet.

	Because of the abundance of food, a few wingless dragons can be found in the mountains and deserts of the continent -- of dark colours and mostly evil natures. The vast majority want little to do with humans, and keep to their dens, counting their gold.		Because of the abundance of food, a few wingless [[Grond Dragon\|dragons]] can be found in the mountains and deserts of the continent -- of dark colours and mostly evil natures. The vast majority want little to do with humans, and keep to their dens, counting their gold.

	It is perhaps because of these giant, dangerous creatures that Mwayambi is more sparsely populated than Veth, especially at its core. The great empires have risen up at its fringes, and those nations within are scattered and mostly barbaric.		It is perhaps because of these giant, dangerous creatures that Mwayambi is more sparsely populated than Veth, especially at its core. The great empires have risen up at its fringes, and those nations within are scattered and mostly barbaric.
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	==The Undead of Mwayambi==		==The Undead of Mwayambi==
	‘Chimerae’ (any kind of monster, but not dragons) are, by ancient conquests, not permitted to cross the northern desert and enter the civilized lands. These borders are held by the powerful Kadut dwarves and through their efforts the inhuman insects and insect-peoples, giant worms, vampiric storms, and other horrors are kept at bay.		‘Chimerae’ (any kind of monster, but not dragons) are, by ancient conquests, not permitted to cross the northern desert and enter the civilized lands. These borders are held by the powerful Kadut dwarves and through their efforts the inhuman insects and [[Fout\|insect-peoples]], [[Reuse-wurm\|giant worms]], vampiric storms, and other horrors are kept at bay.

	But the clever demons who begat said monsters would not be denied all their human prey and influenced mankind to create the demon-infestation known as undeath.		But the clever demons who begat said monsters would not be denied all their human prey and influenced mankind to create the demon-infestation known as undeath.

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Stygian: /* The Vampires= */

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The Vampires=

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	An awakened Mumiya is a fearsome power, able to control divine magics of the highest orders and shape the very fabric of the world around him. Thus sorcery is feared in Mwayambi, and used…sparingly.		An awakened Mumiya is a fearsome power, able to control divine magics of the highest orders and shape the very fabric of the world around him. Thus sorcery is feared in Mwayambi, and used…sparingly.

	===The Vampires====		===The Vampires===

	Vampires come in two sorts in Mwayambi. Each is created when a bite and the feeding back of blood pass on the demonic ‘blood worm’ to a living host. Most Ambé are driven mad by their descent into vampirism, and become little more than human-shaped beasts with disfigured faces and long fangs. They steal into villages at night to feed. Sometimes they travel alone, sometimes in packs. They have the mentality of animals and no capacity for speech.		Vampires come in two sorts in Mwayambi. Each is created when a bite and the feeding back of blood pass on the demonic ‘blood worm’ to a living host. Most Ambé are driven mad by their descent into vampirism, and become little more than human-shaped beasts with disfigured faces and long fangs. They steal into villages at night to feed. Sometimes they travel alone, sometimes in packs. They have the mentality of animals and no capacity for speech.

Stygian at 03:01, 25 December 2012

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	A warrior will carry long-bladed spears, forward-curving swords, and throwing irons. For inter-tribal warfare, however, he will only ever use a club and killing is frowned upon. Shocking to most other nations, Bakbé warriors see eating a fallen foe’s heart as an honourable and strengthening act, and proof against undeath for the fallen.		A warrior will carry long-bladed spears, forward-curving swords, and throwing irons. For inter-tribal warfare, however, he will only ever use a club and killing is frowned upon. Shocking to most other nations, Bakbé warriors see eating a fallen foe’s heart as an honourable and strengthening act, and proof against undeath for the fallen.

	=Society and Peoples=		==Society and Peoples==

	A typical Bakbé wears very little besides a loin-cloth and jewelry, men and women alike. The young men function as warriors, while the women act as priestesses. The megafauna are mostly kept away from the settlements by hunters, brush-walls, and small brush fires. Common names for Bakbé men include Nbaro, Mbawa, Gweyu, Nkemakolam, Ngozi, and Chinenye. Those for women include Emeka, Eze, Ada, Uzondu, Chidebere, and Ndidi.		A typical Bakbé wears very little besides a loin-cloth and jewelry, men and women alike. The young men function as warriors, while the women act as priestesses. The megafauna are mostly kept away from the settlements by hunters, brush-walls, and small brush fires. Common names for Bakbé men include Nbaro, Mbawa, Gweyu, Nkemakolam, Ngozi, and Chinenye. Those for women include Emeka, Eze, Ada, Uzondu, Chidebere, and Ndidi.