Kathroku

The Kathroku Wastes span across the majority of the Southeastern Continent. The Wastes are a vicious desert of sand and rocks, only dotted by the small tribal settlements that have made their homes around the few oases found in the desert. The one outlier in the desert is the Grand City of Kathroku, named for the desert surrounding it. The city sits on the coast and serves as a trading hub between the tribes of the Wastes and the rest of the world.
Tribal conflict is subdued, but always prevalent. Centuries of struggle have become a way of life for these inhabitants, with few prolonged periods of peace. The tribes have an unspoken understanding, however, that their distinctions are the strength of the Wastes as a population. Thus, the City of Kathroku has become the defacto no-combat area for the tribes in the region. The city's inhabitants are its own, and not owing allegiance to any tribe outside the walls. This has allowed peaceful trading to occur at the Grand Kath Bazaar near the city ports; as well as prompted the creation of the Society for Scientific Progress among the growing intelligentsia that has migrated to the city to study in peace.
The Kathroku Wastes themselves remain a desolate expanse of land, traversed by only the most resilient and dedicated of travelers. Nomads have become an informal tribe of their own, sharing safe and efficient routes through the ever-changing dunes among themselves. Nomads will often lead caravans through the Wastes to or from the City and on very rare occasions between tribes themselves.

Type

Badlands