There are
three major people groups in Orangeland. The Sundese of the Axe who live in the
central desert. The Naomi of the Bow who live in the eastern desert. And the
Panthis of the Horse who live in the western desert.
The Sundese of the Axe
The Sundese of the Axe live in the central desert and are a
warlike people. The monarchy of Orangeland is descended from this tribe.
History
The Sundese were a small low level tribe until the warlord
Dashga became their leader. Dashga revolutionized ancient Orangelandese war.
The Sundese took control of the entire central desert but were blocked from
expanding beyond by the Panthis of the Horse. After the founders Blueland took
control of all of Orangeland. Blueland had a treaty with the Sundese and a
Bluelandese princess was married to their chief. Time passed and soon the chief
and the princess had a child named Alvin. Much later Alvin took control of the
Sundese and led them in a rebellion. After many battles and raids Alvin finally
united Orangeland under one banner. From him on the kings of Orangeland were
descended.
Men
The Sundese men are some of the most fearsome warriors in
Orangeland. Men start training for battle at the age of five. Those who become
weapon smiths, history keeper, or some other trade are chosen at a young age
that they may start training in that craft early. Despite Sundese warrior’s
reputation for being unbeatable their weakness is cavalry. The Panthis of the
horse plagued the Sundese for many years.
Women
While the men hunt, train, and fight Sundese women do all
the farming and household work. There are a great variety of Sundese women due
to the men capturing many from different tribes. Daughters hold a treasured
place in society. Having a daughter is considered great fortune for a Sundese
man because a beautiful daughter can bring great honor to a man. A daughter
however, can bring great shame if she is captured because that is shown as a
failure to protect her.
Weapons and crafts
The Sundese weapon of choice is a massive double headed
battle axe but they will use anything from a slingshot to a scimitar if
necessary. The most available metal to the Sundese is bronze so almost all of
their metal crafts use bronze. The Sundese also use glass and wood for crafts.
The Sundese were master sculptors but also practice music and even invented
glass flutes and an early form of the violin.
Agriculture and Animals
Sundese agriculture is mostly handled by the women. The Sundese
grow Oranges, and wheat while they herd sheep and a type of desert bull called
a Cumba. Cumbas are also used as pack animals but can be very unruly and pack a
big punch.
The Naomi of the Bow
The Naomi live in the
eastern desert and the surrounding area. They are great architects and are even
said to have built Artarian, the Orangelandese capital.
History
The history of the Naomi starts with the dwarves and the
town that would become Artarian. The dwarves built a city for themselves ruled
by a king named Artorious. Several stories that have nothing to do with the
Naomi took place there but in the end the dwarven civilization was brought down
in an epic battle against the demons. Eventually the Naomi migrated into the
area and learned from surviving dwarves the art of architecture. Naomi were
never known as much as the Sundese or the Panthis but to quote Emily Eernor who
wrote a complete history of Orangeland “On the backs of the Naomi were the
buildings of Orangeland built”.
Men
The Naomi men are taught from an early age to shoot a bow
but they do not devote their lives to war the way the Sundese do. Instead they
spend more time on building and crafting. Naomi men also spend much of their
time hunting and farming.
Women
Naomi women have much time to spend so they spend time on
many different arts. Many even embrace martial arts. The women gather together
in the market square to discuss matters of society while the men build and
hunt.
Weapons and Crafts
The Naomi did not use many metals except gold which they had
an abundance of, instead they embraced stone and wood to make their bows and
buildings. The long bow is the Naomi weapon of choice but they will use staffs
at close range and slings or other ranged weapons if they do not have their
bow. The Naomi loved the security of a solid stone building therefore solid
stone was one of their most precious materials.
Agriculture and Animals
The Naomi raise sheep, camels, and deer while they grow
wheat, oranges, and dates.
The Panthis of the
Horse
The Panthis live in
the western desert and are the closest tribe to Greenland therefore they have
inherited many Greenlandese customs. The Panthis were the most cultured and
organized of the Orangelandese tribes.
History
The Panthis were started when a group of outcasts from other
tribes caught horses and used them as their secret weapon against the other
tribes until they were the uncontested rulers of the western desert. The
Panthis’s only longstanding enemies are the Sundese and the Verandi’s. The
Panthis wars with the Sundese were interrupted when Blueland took control of
Orangeland. The Panthis finally joined the Sundese to defeat Blueland. The
Panthis war against the Verandi’s was more complicated but was brought to an
end when the Panthis defeated the Verandi’s at the battle of Ticheb. The
Panthis beheaded the chief of the Verandi’s and his son, then they took all
five of the chiefs daughters back to Orangeland forever humiliating the
Verandi’s.
Men
The Panthis men like those of Greenland follow a strict code
of chivalry. Panthis men are trained from birth to ride a horse and shoot a bow
but only the best boys join battle school at fifteen and become a Deshant, the
Panthis form of a knight. Boys who do not achieve this form a middle class of
skilled workers who will be called upon in time of war to make the legendary
Panthis mobile archer units. The farming is done by a collection of slaves
taken from other tribes.
Women
While Sundese women are known for farming and Naomi women
are known for martial arts Panthis women are known for nothing but being
beautiful. Of all the tribes the Panthis prize beauty the most. Panthis women
take on the Greenlandese tradition of the damsel in distress. Panthis women are
often belittled by other Orangelandese women for being weak.
Weapons and Crafts
The Panthis were the only tribe to embrace iron until the
unification of Orangeland. The Panthis use recurve bows which can be easily
maneuvered from horseback, the Panthis also use ten foot lances and
broadswords. The Panthis embrace painting and have made several massive
paintings on cliff faces.
Agriculture and Animals
The Panthis grow many rare fruits and grain in the western
desert. The Panthis use horses as a pack animal and eat deer.
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