Ruhark
Note: this is a work in progress....my brain just quit working for now, lol
The Ruhark is a race of individuals born on the Plains of Karna. They are the most skilled horsemen and horsewomen in the world. The Ruhark revere horses as friends, companions, and family members. They are also cared for and trained as such.
One People
Unlike most other people, the Ruhark are not divided. There are no tribes, no families, no clans, nor houses. They are all Ruhark, one people. They answer to the Khan and the Khan only. Without such divisions, anyone may attain any position within the loosely defined government of the Ruhark. Most positions are appointed by the ruling Khan, but the Khan is elected, after a fashion, and can also be removed in a similar manner.
Horsekin
It is said that the Ruhark children are fed horse milk as their first meal, and given a newly born colt as a sibling. Ruhark children and their colt siblings are then raised together. The children are taught that they are the older, and the colt the younger. The colt is trained to put the welfare of the child above their own. Both child and colt know no other existence.
Horse Warriors
The Ruhark horse warriors are well respected on the Plains of Karna. They ride a horse better than they walk, are deadly accurate with their horsebows and javelins, and have a propensity to adapt unconventional tactics seen nowehre else on Mélamar. Their "bladed barding charge" in particular is terrifying to behold, and even more terrifying to endure, should you live at all.
The Migrant Horde
The Ruhark are a migratory people, following the herds of Beljeik. They often raid beyond the confines of the Plains, choosing to hit settlements within easy reach of the Plains, though they avoid hitting settlements belonging to those with whom they trade with.
The Khan
The Khan is the leader and the will of the people for as long as they should live, or unless they are removed from their position. They may set any law, appoint any position, and determine the overall direction of their people. When the previous Khan dies, or is removed, anyone may declare their intent to become the new Khan. If they do so, they must pass the "Trial of Three."
