Bûlkhyades

Located on the northeastern coast of the Bay of Ormal, Bulchyades is a low, arid region known for its colorful, Chyan fishing culture. Its sparse population resides in three distinctly different areas. Most people live in the lower Denûly river valley. Some make their homes in the coastal fishing villages, while others live in fortified hamlets in the western foothills of the Ered Harmal. The latter make their living as herders or miners.

Although it produces fine fish, olives, and wine, Bulchyades is best known for its plentiful reserves of metal. Mining, metallurgy, and metal-crafting account for most of the region's trade. Tin, brass, bronze, silver, and gold flow from the neighboring mountains.

A Chyan-speaking people, the Bulchya are related to all of their neighbors. They enjoy a stable, peaceful lifestyle, despite the fact that their relative wealth occasionally invites unwelcome Aca raiders from the warlike domain of Acaana.

A trio of silver spoons constitutes the symbol of Bulchyades. The Bulchy banner is red rectangle emblazoned with the three spoons, which are arranged in a vertical row.

Literature

 * the Wild Lands south and East, Gazetteer by Pete Fenlon