Chakyik
Tiger Nomad, properly known as the Chakyik Horde, is a nation in the Flanaess. They consist of tribes of nomadic horsemen who lives in the land.
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 Mountains to the south, and the Drawmidj Ocean to the west.
The only major town with the Tiger Nomads territory is Yecha (pop. 4,100).
History
Population
As of 591 CY, the population of the Tiger Nomads totaled 104,000 persons, the overwhelming majority (96%) being humans of mainly Baklunish descent. Halflings, elves, and other humanoids make up the remainder of the population.
Religion
The most popular deities among the Nomads are Istus, Incabulos, and Geshtai. 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 current head-of-state of the Tiger Nomads is the Unvanquishable Tiger Lord, Ilkhan Gajtak of the Chakyik Hordes.
The national capital is Yecha.