Chikere Duan

The southwest of the mainland is dominated by swamp and mashlands known as the Chikere Swamps. The lands are dotted by small, independent communities, and tribes of humans, kobolds, goblins, lizardfolk, and other primitive races. One particularly large, multiracial tribe, the Duan, took control of the riverlands all the way to the delta and named their region Chikere Duan, their nation.

While still largely nomadic in the nature, the Duan believe in permanent settlements, choosing to migrate from settlement to settlement as seasons, weather, and the spirits dictate. Their settlements often feature wooden or stone central structures, surrounded by tent cities.

Seemingly disorganized in their ways, the Chieftain actually wields a lot of authority to summon the tribe in times of war. The Emperors of Rosa all learned this the hard way as several attempted conquests of the swamps were repelled.

The Duan see the current chaos in the Empire as an opportunity to take land the southern mainland that they consider theirs by ancient right. While inexperienced with sieges of large city walls, the mobility and determination of their troops have made them a dangerous force.

Spirithome
A large settlement in the delta of the Chikere River. It is mutual meeting ground for all tribes though it is controlled by the Duan. It is a holy place and any tribe that comes must respect the peace and bring no weapon within its boundaries. Foreigners who have foolishly broken the rules of peace have found themselves on the receiving side of swift Chikere justice.

Braves
Elite warriors of the Chikere tribes capable of working together or alone to take on the biggest threats to their people.