Ibavi

Ibavi are the inhabitants of Ibav. They are a fiercely conservative and moralistic nation with a very long and illustrious history, and do not appear to be related to any other people in the known world. Historically, Ibav was a strong absolute monarchy dominated by the priests of the Master of Darkness, but by the last millenium of the Third Age the nations was effectively ruled by the priesthood. Ibav is thus known as the land of dark tradition because of the fierce devotion to their faith and their xenophobic isolationism.

Ibavi are divided into 12 tribes, of which only eight remain in the land of Ibav. The kingdom's capital is located in the city of Maalthawun. Other cities in Ibav include Mayirwalay and Ganaythawun. The Ibavi view all outsiders as barbarians, even their distant relatives the Nargaathi of Gaathgykarkan. Their land is very poor and has few major trading centers, largely because of their negative view towards contact with the outside world. Because of Sauron's corruption of Ibav, it is generally considered one of the most unsavory nations of Endor, and is frequently avoided by outsiders.

Ibavin society is dominated by their conservative religious and moral views. Women have almost no rights, and there is a harsh and rigid social structure in place. Most Ibavi are farmers, and their diet consists of cereals and grains. The Ibavi climate is temperate but continental, meaning that there is often great fluctuation in temperature between the seasons.