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cecile [The Senzokuans] 		wildlands [2024/02/05 20:10] (current)
cecile Added a line to the Strix portion: any non-Strix, are attacked on sight, as thousands of years of fighting with everyone is now ingrained into their being.
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 As for the majority of the civilized people of the Wildlands, the Senzokuans and the Maalish don't live on the dangerous and unpredictable plateaus. As for the majority of the civilized people of the Wildlands, the Senzokuans and the Maalish don't live on the dangerous and unpredictable plateaus.
  
-Along with Senzokuans and Maalish people, groups of other monster races are known to live amongst the plateaus, namely Strix. They don't get along with the human groups, nor the Wild Elves too often but would get along with them a little more since they are more recluse and keep to themselves. +Along with Senzokuans and Maalish people, groups of other monster races are known to live among the plateaus, namely Strix. They don't get along with the human groups, nor the Wild Elves, or any other race for that matter.
  
 Some Plateaus belong to groups of Oni, hobgoblins and goblins, tengu, beastkin, ogres, trolls, and yuan-ti's.  Some Plateaus belong to groups of Oni, hobgoblins and goblins, tengu, beastkin, ogres, trolls, and yuan-ti's. 
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 **-Strix**  **-Strix** 
  
-The can only be found in the north upon plateaus. These are very hard to get to, and any non-Strix, are attacked on sight. The remoteness of their home makes it rarely passed upon, and perfect for them. As they come down and head south, attacking nomadic groups or caravans, killing everyone and taking supplies when they can. +The can only be found in the north upon plateaus. These are very hard to get to, and any non-Strix, are attacked on sight, as thousands of years of fighting with everyone is now ingrained into their being. The remoteness of their home makes it rarely passed upon, and perfect for them. As they come down and head south, attacking nomadic groups or caravans, killing everyone and taking supplies when they can. 
  
 **-Oni**  **-Oni** 
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 **-Yokai**  **-Yokai** 
  
-Yokai otherwise known as Yurei, Vodou, Gwinsin or Spirits, depending on culture and region, inhabit almost every corner of the Wildlands. They come from many sources like those who have died, the will of someone, born from emotions, great beasts, etc. There is a large are in the farthest west border, a place called the Forest of Spirits where an abundance of them gather. Like the source of Yokai, they can be from the most benevolent beings or the cruelest of them all. +Yokai otherwise known as Yurei, Ori, Vodou, Gwinsin or Spirits, depending on culture and region, inhabit almost every corner of the Wildlands. They come from many sources like those who have died, the will of someone, born from emotions, great beasts, etc. There is a large are in the farthest west border, a place called the Forest of Spirits where an abundance of them gather. Like the source of Yokai, they can be from the most benevolent beings or the cruelest of them all. 
  
 **-Ogres**  **-Ogres** 
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 **-Mwani**  **-Mwani** 
- +\\ They like to take the canyon walls mostly but usually build wherever they can.
-They like to take the canyon walls mostly but usually build wherever they can.+
 \\ Real World Reference: Nigerian \\ Real World Reference: Nigerian
  
 **-Habe**  **-Habe** 
- +\\ They build their settlements closer to the cliffs or on top of them.
-They build their settlements closer to the cliffs or on top of them.+
 \\ Real World Reference: Ethiopian \\ Real World Reference: Ethiopian
  
 **-Nanse** **-Nanse**
- +\\ Unlike other Maalish people, they tend to be mostly nomads with a few settlements closer to rivers, and have some the closest settlements to the east.
-Unlike other Maalish people, they tend to be mostly nomads with a few settlements closer to rivers, and have some the closest settlements to the east.+
 \\ Real World Reference: Congolese \\ Real World Reference: Congolese
  
 **-Mbio**  **-Mbio** 
- +\\ Consists of mostly nomads, and any settlements they build usually only last for a decade at most.
-Consists of mostly nomads, and any settlements they build usually only last for a decade at most.+
 \\ Real World Reference: Tanzanian \\ Real World Reference: Tanzanian
  
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 **-Senzo-Loai**  **-Senzo-Loai** 
- +\\ Senzo-Loai people, tend to settle more so in valleys that have forests, rather than the rivers,
-Senzo-Loai people, tend to take settle more so in valleys that have forests, rather than the rivers,+
 \\ Real World Reference: Vietnamese \\ Real World Reference: Vietnamese
  
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 The constant fight between the Maalish and the Senzokuans is so entrenched in both societies that even the East has heard of it. Tales of hatred-obsessed barbaric tribesmen fighting amongst themselves tell a bloody story, though it's not a correct one. For one, neither are barbaric, having deep cultures, and technological and magical advances that rivals the East. Albeit decentralized. For another, the Maalish and the Senzokuans don't hate each other, per se. The constant fight between the Maalish and the Senzokuans is so entrenched in both societies that even the East has heard of it. Tales of hatred-obsessed barbaric tribesmen fighting amongst themselves tell a bloody story, though it's not a correct one. For one, neither are barbaric, having deep cultures, and technological and magical advances that rivals the East. Albeit decentralized. For another, the Maalish and the Senzokuans don't hate each other, per se.
  
-The Maalish, the Senzokuans, the Wild Elves, and the mixed Nomads all share the same area. It's a large area, at least as big as Shadow, perhaps Shadow and Dagger both. However, many plateau tops are inhospitable to anything but the most savage monsters. The ones that one can adapt to and live upon are almost always taken up by wild elves (not that the average explorer would know, as one can walk through their villages without even seeing them or the houses). The canyon walls, where they are steep enough to discourage monsters from descending, have been claimed by the Maalish. The rivers below are the domain of the Senzokuans. And the nomads pay fealty to whoever's territory they are in, ensuring that the information and commodities that they carry for trade is enough to grant them passage and a few nights of rest in every domain.+The Maalish, the Senzokuans, the Wild Elves, and the mixed Nomads all share the same area. It's a large area, at least as big as the Shadow Continent, perhaps the Shadow Region and Dagger both. However, many plateau tops are inhospitable to anything but the most savage monsters. The ones that one can adapt to and live upon are almost always taken up by wild elves (not that the average explorer would know, as one can walk through their villages without even seeing them or the houses). The canyon walls, where they are steep enough to discourage monsters from descending, have been claimed by the Maalish. The rivers below are the domain of the Senzokuans. And the nomads pay fealty to whoever's territory they are in, ensuring that the information and commodities that they carry for trade is enough to grant them passage and a few nights of rest in every domain.
  
 Theoretically, all four could live alongside each other just fine. Rumors reach the East of at least one city where they do, in fact, live together. The walls, floor and tops of the canyon alive with homes of varying architecture, bridges sporting shops as well as walkways, and a market to rival Torm's, Azha's and Tharis' all together. Theoretically, all four could live alongside each other just fine. Rumors reach the East of at least one city where they do, in fact, live together. The walls, floor and tops of the canyon alive with homes of varying architecture, bridges sporting shops as well as walkways, and a market to rival Torm's, Azha's and Tharis' all together.
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