Kyosi-Eya Tribe
The Kyosi-Eya Tribe is the largest Great Chieftaincy in the Southern Pillar. If the Lion General of Exum is jokingly referred to as the "Fifth Pillar," the the Kyosi-Eya tribe could easily be considered the sixth. They mostly resided along their traditional lands along the River Kyo, but maintained some tributaries in the coastal plains, north of their rival the Koxun-EyaTribes.
Their seat of power is Kyo City on the River of Kyo where the River King resides.
History
The Kyosi-Eya tribes was the largest tribe to defy Makonnen, the Unifier during the war of Unification. They were defeated due to the betrayal by the Koxun-Eya breaking away to join Makonnen. The Koxun-Eya, once one of the Nine Tributaries, were rewarded for their treachery the lands west of the River Kyo. A long blood feud between the two tribes has ensued since.
Territories
The Kyosi-Eya territoires include the savannas in the northernmost areas of the Southern Pillar and all of the areas surrounding the River Kyo.
Military
There is a high degree of professionalism in the army of the Kyosi-Eya. Its military success is due in large part to its cavalry as well as the leadership and courage of Kyosi Lions and warriors. Because its main geographic focus is the lands surrounding the River Kyo, the Kyosi enjoy easier farming and thus a steady growth in population. This contributes to Kyosi-Eya's ability to consistently field a large force. There is also an entrenched military culture in the Kyosi where victory is obligatory and defeat carries the duty of committing suicide. This do-or-die policy no doubt contributes to the military aggressiveness of Kyosi Lions.
Cavalry
The Kyosi-Eya and, then tributary, Koxuni-Eya were one of the first to adopt cavalry; it did so because most of its territory was in the northern savannah. Cavalry is the long arm of the Kyosi-Eya. The Cavalry in highly developed societies such as Kyosi-Eya are divided into light and heavy. Heavy cavalry on larger imported horses are armed with heavy spears and also with swords. Light cavalry on smaller indigenous ponies are armed with throwing spears or bows.Infantry
Infantry in the region around the Kyosi-Eya are uniform in both armor and armament. All infantry in the region carry shields, swords and spears of one type or another. The shields are four feet tall and three feet wide and made of wood, covered in either elephant or ox hide. A foot-long short sword is the main armament for close combat. The Kyotic peoples and their neighbors of the Southern Pillar used triple barbed javelins which can be thrown accurately from about 30 paces.Structure
The Kyosi-Eya, like many kingdoms before it, use both local and tributary forces to expand its domains. The structure of the Kyosi-Eya military prior to its initial downfall was simple and closer aligned to the central government in metropolitan Kyo City. This may have been fine in the Age of the Faeroahs, when the Kyosi-Eda controlled only its heartland, but to make and maintain farther conquest, the structure underwent several changes.The Ezo
Kyosi-Eya maintains a semi-standing army of specialist cavalry soldiers called the Ezo. These were who were nominated by the Kyomesi and confirmed by the River Chief. The Ezo are appointed for their military skill without regard to heritage and are led by the Kyosi-Eya predecessor to the Lion rank, the Champion of the Tributaries. After Kyosi-Eya return to prominence, the post of Champion of the Tributaries was established as the supreme military commander. He was required to live in a frontier province of great importance to keep an eye on the Koxuni-Eya and also to keep him from usurping the government. Before the period, the Champion of the Tributaries personally commanded the army in the field on all campaigns.Metropolitan Army
Since the Champion of the Tributaries could not reside near the capital, arrangements had to be made for the latter's protection in case of emergency. Forces inside Kyo City are commanded by the Bashorun, appointed from the Kyomesi. Provincial forces are local tribal chiefsTributary Army
Tributary leaders are responsible for collecting tribute and contributing troops under local generalship to the imperial army in times of emergency. Occasionally, tributary chiefs would be ordered to attack neighbors even without the backing of the main Kyosi-Eya army. These forces were often utilized in the Old Kyosi Kingdom's distant campaigns on the coast or against other states.
Type
Geopolitical, Tribe
Capital
Government System
Tribalism
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Barter system
Legislative Body
River King
Judicial Body
The Kyomesi
Parent Organization
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Related Ethnicities
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