Tâna

Tâna is a mountain realm situated near the southeastern shores of Endor. The Orosúli (Q. "Mountains of the Wind") rise to the west, and slowly fall into foothills to the east and in deep vales that reach the sea, while the rivers Kirmías, Usûloserve as the area's southern and northern boundaries. The Tânim have a semi-nomadic culture, based on herding and hunting. Settlements are often built on highly defensible spots, such as a cliff, a steep hill or a mountain-side, to defend against invaders. Few Tânim live on the rocky seashore, due to the threat of piratesand raiders. They distrust the ways of sea-faring peoples, and the landscape prevents the building of but a few harbours. However, the sea grants this land a mild climate, thanks to favourable winds which blow during spring and summer. It is only with the Lôchan arrival that some few cities, including Yelshey, the Red City, are built. Yelshey became famous throughout this region, and even as far away as Ormal Bay, because of unique red crystals that can be found in the sand of the beaches here. These are sold at high price to the nobles of the Lôchan Empire. Built upon a high cliff, Yelshey is the capital of Tâna, and is considered by the Tânim as a spiritual and military center - as the first the meeting place between deities who live on the mountains and those who live on the sea, and as birthplace of Zojaw the Hunter God. The Tânim mostly honor the Gods of Nature, Anât and Zôjaw (by three sacred mountains and pilgrimage routes), but make also a tribute to Ezan, the Sea God. A red gem in the green forest serves as the Tânim symbol. The Tânim are very good mercenaries very often used for tactical operation in the mountains. They never tried to increase their territory, but they are capable to defend it until death, even against Argaw or Brôdim.