Kambujan

Starting Languages

When a player selects a culture, they automatically gain ability in the primary language associated with that culture. This language represents the common tongue or dominant language spoken in that cultural region. Each culture provides a pool of additional languages that players can choose from. This pool should include languages associated with neighboring regions, historical influences, or significant trade partners of that culture. The number of additional languages in the pool can vary based on the diversity and historical context of the culture. For example, a culture with extensive trade routes or a history of conquest might have a larger pool. You may select an additional language from this pool for each point of edge you have in Intellect, and another for each additional point you gain as you level up in your adventures.

Starting Arms & Armor

Players are afforded their starting weapons, clothing, & tool proficiencies by the age associated with their homeland. So Stone Age cultures and Dark Age cultures might both grant ability with a mace for example, but only the Dark Age culture would grant ability with guns, for example. Over the course of your adventures you may choose to use your progression to gain proficiency in a different age's tools.

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Land of Kambuja

Kambuja is a lush, tropical region characterized by dense rainforests, winding rivers, and fertile plains. This verdant landscape supports a rich biodiversity, with exotic flora and fauna. The climate is hot and humid, with heavy rainfall during the monsoon season. The land is dotted with ancient ruins and grand temples, remnants of a once-great civilization that worshipped gods of nature and fertility.

People and Culture

The people of Kambuja are known for their resilience and adaptability. They are primarily agriculturalists, cultivating rice, fruits, and spices that are traded with neighboring regions. Kambujans are also skilled craftsmen, producing intricate carvings, textiles, and jewelry. Their society is deeply spiritual, with a strong emphasis on community and family. Festivals and rituals are central to Kambujan culture, celebrating the cycles of nature and honoring their gods.

Names of Characters

Male Names: Ashok, Chanda, Devraj, Gautam, Harsha, Indra, Jayant, Kumar, Rajan, Surya
Female Names: Anila, Chandra, Devi, Gita, Lila, Meera, Padma, Sita, Tara, Uma

Religion

Kambuja’s religion revolves around a pantheon of gods associated with nature, fertility, and the elements. Temples dedicated to these deities are found throughout the region, often intricately decorated with carvings and statues. Priests and priestesses play a crucial role in society, conducting rituals to ensure bountiful harvests and protection from natural disasters. The people believe in reincarnation and the importance of living a virtuous life to attain a favorable rebirth.

Playing a Kambujan Adventurer

Starting Arms & Armor: Bronze Age
Automatic Languages: Kambujan, Trade Tongue
Favoured Tropes: Nomad, Shaman
Bonus Languages: Khitan, Vendhyan, Hyrkanian, Kushite