Barcha

The most powerful and dangerous of the native tribes of Delcova Territory is the Barcha. There are really many Barcha tribes, stretching from the Skyspire Mountains to the White Mountains, from the Grand Mesa to the Kalata lands of Kabranso Territory, but many of the tribes who survived their first encounters with colonists have joined for mutual protection.
The Barcha are masters of the raid. They travel in small bands, hide in the mountains, and strike faster than any mounted soldiers in the world. Their homeland has made them who they are. It is a hostile land where the natives must survive everything from mountaintops to desert lowlands, from scorching summers to freezing winters. An extended family, living in teepees, makes up a Barcha camp or village. Camps move frequently to better hunting and gathering grounds. They depend on raids, although some farm and all hunt. Barcha are stealthy, crafty, and experienced raiders. Eastern Barcha rely on horses, Western Barcha less so. They may butcher extra horses and mules. Captives are often adopted into the tribe, but are occasionally tortured for revenge.
Barcha people follow their own religions, not joining in with the movements that other natives seem to be coalescing into lately. Many of their shamans, who prepare war charms and perform other ceremonial duties, are women. The Barcha show a reverence toward good rifles and pistols. Rarely, a Barcha may scout for the colonists, but most Barcha hate the colonists with a passion.
==Leadership==
Until recently, the Barcha were led by the legendary war chief Ochtin Bachuut. There have been several reports of Bachuut's death in the past couple of years, although nobody can provide a body to prove it. In Bachuut's absence, the warrior-shaman Emab e Gachtel has taken over leadership of the Barcha war bands.
==Relationship with Other Groups==
The Barcha keep to themselves and rarely trade, but they have formed some alliances. In particular, the Barcha and the Paskah support each other. The Barcha have attacked enemies of the Paskah and the Paskah people provide food and shelter when life in Barcha country becomes too hard.
The tribe's main enemies are colonists. After the territorial government sent General Morris Callahan into Barcha country to exterminate natives, it is no wonder they have not warmed up to their "friendly offers". The Barcha also raid colonial homesteads for horses and livestock, and the Kamekwita when they travel too far west for the Barcha's comfort.
==Members==
Members of the Barcha Tribe
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