Chakyik
| Chakyik | |||||||||
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 The arms of the Tiger Nomads, as depicted in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000). | |||||||||
| General information | |||||||||
| Region: | Bitter North | ||||||||
| Government | |||||||||
| Ruler: | Lord Agul Krusef | ||||||||
| Government: | Numerous nomad clans loosely ruled by the most powerful noble of the royal clan | ||||||||
| Alignments: | CN*, CE, N | ||||||||
| Demographics | |||||||||
| Capital: | Yecha | ||||||||
| Population: | 104,000 (in 591 CY) | ||||||||
| Races: |
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| Languages: | Ordai, Ancient Baklunish, Common | ||||||||
| Groups | |||||||||
| Religions: | Istus, Incabulos, Geshtai, ancestor worship | ||||||||
| Enemies: | Wegwiur (sometimes), Perrenland (sometimes), Ekbir (sometimes) | ||||||||
| Miscellaneous | |||||||||
| Resources: | Furs and hides, silver, gems | ||||||||
The Tiger Nomads, properly known as the Chakyik or 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.
History
Geography
The lands of the Tiger Nomads are 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 Dramidj Ocean to the west.
The only major town with the Tiger Nomads territory is Yecha (pop. 4,100).
People
Population
In 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 customary practice.
Languages
The most widely spoken languages amongst the Nomads are Ordai, Ancient Baklunish, and Common.
Government
The Chakyik 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.
Administrative divisions
Executive branch
In 576 CY, the leader of the Chakyik people is Lord Agul Krusef (human).[1]
The head-of-state of the Tiger Nomads in 591 CY is the Unvanquishable Tiger Lord, Ilkhan Gajtak of the Chakyik Hordes (CE male human Ftr10/Wiz2 (illusionist)).[2]
In earlier sources, also in 576 CY, the Unvanquishable Tiger Lord, Ilkhan Cligir of the Chakyik Hordes.[3]
Heraldry
The Chakyik coat of arms is blazoned thus: Gules, a tiger's head erased or armed argent and langued sable.
Economy
Resources
The Tiger Nomads are noted for producing furs and hides, and low-quality gems.
Currency
The Chakyik do not maintain any system of standard coinage—their economy is based exclusively on a barter system. Foreign currency is sometimes used in towns, especially when dealing with foreign travelers.
Transportation
Military
External links
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References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), p.167.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.114.
- ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.38, Catalogue.
Bibliography
- Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
- ———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chakyik {Horde, Nation} | Kingdom | Reference | SEE Tiger Nomads | |
| Razor Claws of Chakyik +2 | Item | Greyhawk Adventures | 88 | |
| Tiger Cloak of Chakyik | Item | Artifact, | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume I | 311 |
| Tiger Cloak of Chakyik | Item | Artifact, | Greyhawk Adventures | 84 |
| Tiger Cloak of Chakyik | Item | Artifact, | WGR3 Rary the Traitor | 28 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | Artifact of Evil | 41, 46, 51, 53, 55, 61-63, 68, 104 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #063 | 11 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #265 | 57 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | From the Ashes: References Card | #10 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | From the Ashes: References Card | #2 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | Greyhawk Adventures | 48, 84, 86, 88, 105 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 5, 12, 42, 43, 85, 94, 114, 115, 133, 134, 139, 142, 146, IBC |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Journal #0 | 7, 12 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 6, 8, 13, 36, 46, 47 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | Sea of Death | 13, 14 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | The Adventure Begins | 17 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 23 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e | 20 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | WG12 Vale of the Mage | 48 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | IC, 2, 7, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | WGR3 Rary the Traitor | 28, 41 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | WGR4 The Marklands | 34 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | WGS2 Howl From the North | 46 |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 13, 31, 38, 42, 52, 56, IBC |
| Tiger Nomads {Chakyik} | People Group | People, | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 11, 17, 31 |