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<blockquote data-quote="Rhineglade" data-source="post: 6752235" data-attributes="member: 6801931"><p><strong>BARREN RAIDERS</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Official Name:</strong> Confederate Plains of the Barren Raiders</p><p><strong>Ruler:</strong> Great Chief Nassasook, Lord of the Barren Raiders, Master of the Plains (NE male human, Brb 16)</p><p><strong>Coat of Arms:</strong> Gules, a demi-sun Or, a horse courant Argent</p><p><strong>Government:</strong> Independent tribal territory with no central government; population organized into small tribal groupings typically between 80-300 living a semi-nomadic existence; leader of the largest tribe is granted title of Great Chief and presides over the Council of Elders, an advisory and legislative body gathering four times a year consisting of the chiefs and prominent elders of all tribes</p><p><strong>Notable Figures:</strong></p><p><strong>Rule of Law:</strong> Neutral. Laws may or may not be set in stone. Common law if more popular than written law. Such laws often stress rights of the individual to survive rather than out of any sense of moral obligation. Laws can almost be categorized as instinctual following patterns of simple common sense. Governments and leaders try to maintain a balance between all of the citizenry.</p><p><strong>Capital:</strong> None. Largest town is Orinok (pop. 4,500)</p><p><strong>Major Cities:</strong> None</p><p><strong>Population:</strong> 240,000</p><p><strong>Major Religions:</strong> Tormac, Galdor, Meru, Seralise, Uino, Ainu, Mordagh, ancestor worship</p><p><strong>Major Resources:</strong> horses, leather</p><p><strong>Military:</strong> No standing military exists.</p><p><strong>Allies:</strong> White Wolf Nomads (sometimes)</p><p><strong>Enemies:</strong> None</p><p></p><p>The vast northern plains north of the Bela River have long been the tribal lands of the Barren Raiders, a prominent horse culture living a semi-nomadic existence. Their influence extends to the Stormcrest Sea and as far east as the Juniper Wood. Though smaller tribes make the occasional raid south of the river border, the Barren Raiders for the most part isolate themselves from the other nations whom they do not necessarily trust.</p><p></p><p>The Barren Raiders are actually a confederacy of several smaller tribal units united by language and perhaps common ancestry. Historically, the members of the confederation live by hunting the herds of elk and buffalo that roam these plains while those living along the western coastline are fisherfolk. As their name might suggest, the Barren Raiders were once very aggressive and consistently raided not only one another but outsiders as well, taking what they needed and sometimes leaving a bloody trail in their wake. As their population dwindled and the southern human tribes expanded farther north, the Barren Raiders learned to exist through less aggressive tactics.</p><p></p><p>The basic social unit of the Barren Raiders is the 'band' composed of anywhere from 10-30 lodge structures housing anywhere from 80-300 people. This size has served the population well as they are large enough to defend themselves against attack but still small enough to move about quickly as they follow the roaming herd animals. During the warmer Summer months, the tribes are scattered across much of the plains. During the harsh, cold winters, many will migrate closer to the Bela River setting up seasonal camps where they will remain throughout the winter unless they run out of food or firewood. Hunting for wild game is often a great pastime for the hunters and warriors of the tribes.</p><p></p><p>All of the Barren Raiders are experts with the horse and are taught to ride from a fairly young age. Both young boys and girls are taught to ride and learn basic survival and hunting skills. War bands are dangerous with their lightning fast raids and use of the bow. Smaller tribes are known to unite into formidable light cavalry units to drive enemies out of their lands.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]71719[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rhineglade, post: 6752235, member: 6801931"] [B]BARREN RAIDERS[/B] [B]Official Name:[/B] Confederate Plains of the Barren Raiders [B]Ruler:[/B] Great Chief Nassasook, Lord of the Barren Raiders, Master of the Plains (NE male human, Brb 16) [B]Coat of Arms:[/B] Gules, a demi-sun Or, a horse courant Argent [B]Government:[/B] Independent tribal territory with no central government; population organized into small tribal groupings typically between 80-300 living a semi-nomadic existence; leader of the largest tribe is granted title of Great Chief and presides over the Council of Elders, an advisory and legislative body gathering four times a year consisting of the chiefs and prominent elders of all tribes [B]Notable Figures:[/B] [B]Rule of Law:[/B] Neutral. Laws may or may not be set in stone. Common law if more popular than written law. Such laws often stress rights of the individual to survive rather than out of any sense of moral obligation. Laws can almost be categorized as instinctual following patterns of simple common sense. Governments and leaders try to maintain a balance between all of the citizenry. [B]Capital:[/B] None. Largest town is Orinok (pop. 4,500) [B]Major Cities:[/B] None [B]Population:[/B] 240,000 [B]Major Religions:[/B] Tormac, Galdor, Meru, Seralise, Uino, Ainu, Mordagh, ancestor worship [B]Major Resources:[/B] horses, leather [B]Military:[/B] No standing military exists. [B]Allies:[/B] White Wolf Nomads (sometimes) [B]Enemies:[/B] None The vast northern plains north of the Bela River have long been the tribal lands of the Barren Raiders, a prominent horse culture living a semi-nomadic existence. Their influence extends to the Stormcrest Sea and as far east as the Juniper Wood. Though smaller tribes make the occasional raid south of the river border, the Barren Raiders for the most part isolate themselves from the other nations whom they do not necessarily trust. The Barren Raiders are actually a confederacy of several smaller tribal units united by language and perhaps common ancestry. Historically, the members of the confederation live by hunting the herds of elk and buffalo that roam these plains while those living along the western coastline are fisherfolk. As their name might suggest, the Barren Raiders were once very aggressive and consistently raided not only one another but outsiders as well, taking what they needed and sometimes leaving a bloody trail in their wake. As their population dwindled and the southern human tribes expanded farther north, the Barren Raiders learned to exist through less aggressive tactics. The basic social unit of the Barren Raiders is the 'band' composed of anywhere from 10-30 lodge structures housing anywhere from 80-300 people. This size has served the population well as they are large enough to defend themselves against attack but still small enough to move about quickly as they follow the roaming herd animals. During the warmer Summer months, the tribes are scattered across much of the plains. During the harsh, cold winters, many will migrate closer to the Bela River setting up seasonal camps where they will remain throughout the winter unless they run out of food or firewood. Hunting for wild game is often a great pastime for the hunters and warriors of the tribes. All of the Barren Raiders are experts with the horse and are taught to ride from a fairly young age. Both young boys and girls are taught to ride and learn basic survival and hunting skills. War bands are dangerous with their lightning fast raids and use of the bow. Smaller tribes are known to unite into formidable light cavalry units to drive enemies out of their lands. [ATTACH=CONFIG]71719._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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