Barbarians
ORIGIN & HISTORY
The barbarians are the indigenous peoples of the lands surrounding Davokar Davokar The endless ancient forest north of Ambria. Divided into Bright, Wild, and Dark Davokar. Grave of the Symbaroum empire. High Chieftain Leader of the united barbarian clans at Karvosti.
There were originally thirteen clans. The Ambrians made sure there are only eleven.
There were originally thirteen clans. When the Ambrians Ambrians Civilized human refugees from Alberetor. Hierarchical, expansionist, devoted to Prios. Yndaros Capital of Ambria. ~100,000 people. Built atop the ruins of ancient Lindaros on the shores of Lake Doudram.
CULTURE & SOCIETY
Barbarian society revolves around the clan. Each clan has a chieftain and its own traditions, gods, and customs. The clans gather at Karvosti Karvosti Sacred cliff-top meeting place of the barbarian clans. Where the High Chieftain and witches hold council. High Chieftain Leader of the united barbarian clans at Karvosti.
Barbarians Barbarians Indigenous human clans of Davokar. Stewards of the land, bound by oral tradition and clan loyalty.
Daily life varies by clan — some are nomadic, others have permanent settlements. Most subsist through hunting, fishing, gathering, and limited agriculture. Trade with Ambrians Ambrians Civilized human refugees from Alberetor. Hierarchical, expansionist, devoted to Prios.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Barbarians Barbarians Indigenous human clans of Davokar. Stewards of the land, bound by oral tradition and clan loyalty.
HOW OTHERS VIEW THEM
Ambrians Ambrians Civilized human refugees from Alberetor. Hierarchical, expansionist, devoted to Prios. Church of Prios The dominant religion of Ambria. Worships the sun god Prios. Immense political and military power. Elves Immortal guardians of Davokar. Carry the scars of Symbaroum's fall. Slow to act, decisive when they do. Ambria The young kingdom built by Alberetorian refugees north of the Titans. Seven duchies, twenty-one years old, expanding relentlessly.
NAMING CONVENTIONS
Barbarian names tend to be shorter and harder-edged than Ambria Ambria The young kingdom built by Alberetorian refugees north of the Titans. Seven duchies, twenty-one years old, expanding relentlessly. Tharaban High Chieftain of the barbarian clans. Struggles to unite against Ambria without triggering unwinnable war.