Chélni

The are a loose federation of some 30 tribes, ranging in size from 60 to 200, who occupy the  and surrounding hills. They are a pastoral people, constantly on the move and dwelling in large communal tents. Each tribe keeps herds of cattle and ponies, usually 100–300 of each, which are actively traded for ironwares and other artifacts they cherish. The various tribes hold a major gather near during the early spring, during which they will trade with caravan merchants and each other, a truce being declared for the occasion. For the rest of the year, the Chélni tend to be hostile to each other and to travelers. Their warriors, mounted on sturdy Chélni ponies, are usually well armed with bow and arrow, spears, and leather round shields.

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