Tiger Nomads
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In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting
for the Dungeons & Dragons
role-playing game
, the Tiger Nomads, properly known as the Chakyik Horde, is a political state of the Flanaess
.
The name also applies to the tribes of nomadic horsemen who dwell within these lands.
to the south, and the Drawmidj Ocean to the west.
The only major town with the Tiger Nomads territory is Yecha (pop. 4,100).
descent. Halflings
, elves
, and other humanoids make up the remainder of the population.
, Incabulos
, and Geshtai
. Ancestor worship is also a common practice.
The national capital is Yecha.
age, as their economy is based exclusively on a system of barter
. Foreign currency is sometimes used in towns, especially when dealing with foreign travellers.
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for the Dungeons & Dragons
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, the Tiger Nomads, properly known as the Chakyik Horde, is a political state of the Flanaess
Flanaess
The Flanaess is the eastern part of the continent of Oerik, one of the four continents of the fictional world of Oerth in the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. The Flanaess has been the setting of dozens of adventures published between the 1970s...
.
The name also applies to the tribes of nomadic horsemen who dwell within these lands.
Geography
The lands of the Tiger Nomads are generally located in the northwestern portion of the Flanaess. They are bordered by the Burneal Forest to the north, the Fler River to the east, the Yatil MountainsYatil Mountains
In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, the Yatil Mountains are a mountain chain located in the western part of the Flanaess.-Ecology:...
to the south, and the Drawmidj Ocean to the west.
The only major town with the Tiger Nomads territory is Yecha (pop. 4,100).
Population
As of 591 CY, the population of the Tiger Nomads totaled 104,000 persons, the overwhelming majority (96%) being humans of mainly BaklunishBaklunish
In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, the Baklunish are a race of humans inhabiting the Flanaess, as well as regions of Oerik further west....
descent. Halflings
Halfling (Dungeons & Dragons)
The halfling is a fictional race found in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Halflings are similar to humans except about half the size...
, elves
Elf (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, elves are a fictional humanoid race that is one of the primary races available for play as player characters. Elves are renowned for their grace and mastery of magic and weapons such as the sword and bow...
, and other humanoids make up the remainder of the population.
Religion
The most popular deities among the Nomads are IstusIstus
In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Istus is the goddess of Fate, Destiny, Divination, the Future, and Honesty. She is known as the Lady of Our Fate and the Colorless and All-Colored...
, Incabulos
Incabulos
In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Incabulos is the god of Plagues, Sickness, Famine, Nightmares, Drought, and Disasters...
, and Geshtai
Geshtai
In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Geshtai is the Baklunish goddess of Lakes, Rivers, Wells, and Streams...
. Ancestor worship is also a common practice.
Languages
The most widely-spoken languages amongst the Nomads are Ordai, Ancient Baklunish, and Common.Government
The Tiger Nomads do not have a formal system of government. The numerous nomadic clans are loosely ruled by the most powerful noble of the royal clan.The national capital is Yecha.
Executive branch
The current head-of-state of the Tiger Nomads is the Unvanquishable Tiger Lord, Ilkhan Gajtak of the Chakyik Hordes.Heraldry
The Tiger Nomads' coat of arms is blazoned thus: Gules, a tiger's head erased or armed argent and langued sable.Currency
The Tiger Nomads do not maintain any system of standard coinCoin
A coin is a piece of hard material that is standardized in weight, is produced in large quantities in order to facilitate trade, and primarily can be used as a legal tender token for commerce in the designated country, region, or territory....
age, as their economy is based exclusively on a system of barter
Barter
Barter is a method of exchange by which goods or services are directly exchanged for other goods or services without using a medium of exchange, such as money. It is usually bilateral, but may be multilateral, and usually exists parallel to monetary systems in most developed countries, though to a...
. Foreign currency is sometimes used in towns, especially when dealing with foreign travellers.