the Baracúdens
The baracúden have strained, yet not unfriendly relations with most of Boricubos’ inhabitants, especially those who do not understand the importance that the baracúden play in keeping the balance between the sea and the land. The baracúden try their very best to stay neutral in matters on land, however, the mandate by the goddess Ataba to fight against the Taínem and the Wolákani have made that close to impossible. In a similar manner, Yokaho, the god of the land and harvest, has made it clear that the taínem and the wolákani should be fighting against the baracúden and the Hurákani, and so there have been unprovoked attacks against baracúden towns and cities. This has led to rising tensions in the baracúden community, as there are many such as Ataba’s Faithful, who believe that the baracúden should no longer remain neutral, despite their past history as being the protectors of Boricubos.
Foreign Relations
the Anabaguas
Though we don’t interact with the ones who dwell on the surface, the kelp anabaguas are sure and true allies who would never allow the archipelago of Boricubos to be invaded by the sahuagin and adaro threats. Unfortunately, their numbers have grown thinner for some reason, and when asked about it all we can get are mummerings about some calamity that occurred called The Blight. We certainly hope they could push through their troubles; it would be a shame to lose such a valuable ally against the monsters of the deep. We also very much appreciate the fact that they are staying neutral in the war in the heavens. We don’t want another ally turned enemy.
The Coquíans
They tend to stick to their treetop jungle villages, so it is hard to say exactly where they stand in the grand scheme of things. We hear that they plan to stay neutral, just like the anabaguas, which is good for us, though we know that they are warlike in their own ways. In fact, they might be a wildcard in this holy war, swayed to help one side or another. We should definitely send in emissaries to ensure they, like the anabaguas, remain neutral in the conflict.
The Hurákanis
Though our goddess Ataba says that the hurákani should be our allies, they have done little to show this other than living in our communities and helping us against the terrors of the deep. This is not to say we are ungrateful to them, only that we should be hesitant entering a holy war with them as our allies. Still, the movement of Ataba’s Faithful is growing larger and larger by the day, and more and more of us baracúden are looking to join the fight with them against the taínem and the wolákani. We cannot blame them either. It was a mandate from Ataba herself.
The Iguacas
What despicable creatures. Though they used to be in touch with nature, and used their innate magic for the good of Boricubos, they now act as sellswords who fight for the highest bidder. And in this war on earth, that looks to mean they are going to be fighting on both sides of the conflict, especially when they find out what treasures are hidden away beneath the waves. We’d rather not deal with them at all than become friendly with them, but still, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. And from the looks of things, we are going to need lots of friends in the near future.
the Taínems
It is a shame that Ataba ordered us to kill them on sight. Though some baracúden will follow her orders without a second thought, they have been our allies for many years, in trade and even occasionally helping fight against the sahuagin and adaro. They should at least be given humane treatment if we are to fight them.
the Wolákanis
We had no significant problems with the wolákani before the mandate from Ataba. Now, with tensions higher than ever before, we have had plenty of skirmishes with them on both land and sea. If they see us as enemies, despite all we have done to protect Boricubos, then they will pay for their foolishness.
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