Kalata

The Kalata are a group of native people that live in western Kabranso Territory and southern Delcova Territory. The Kalata lands extend from the Skyspire Mountains to the plains east of the Delcova River, and from the Inland Sea northward to the Coyote Hills. The Kalata dominate these plains, where massive herds of Totenk thrive. They make many enemies and few alliances. Their ponies and repeating rifles make them "the finest cavalry in the world."
The Kalata Nation consists of numerous tribes. Although each tribal group is autonomous and has its own leaders, all the Kalata tribes assemble in summer near the Crow Range to hold council and celebrate the solstice. Kalata honor bravery, generosity, and wisdom. They expect warriors to bear pain well, and to show emotional reserve under stress.
Each band has its favorite campsites. Level woodlands surrounded by bluffs or ridges are best. They camp on the high plains only for the solstice festival, with their teepees in a huge circle open to the ast.
Warriors raid during the summer. Women gather vegetables and paint robes. When someone spots a herd of totenk, the headmen organize a hunt. In autumn, each tribe goes its own way. Some hunt together while the women gather vegetables and nuts and dry meat for winter.
The Kalata winter in the forests of the Crow Range, the Piney Hills, and the Skyspire foothills. Plentiful meat means winter survival. In severe winters, they must resort to eating acorns, horses, and hide scrapings. In springtime, the Kalata make sugar. Many move into wigwams - domed stick-frame bark or hide huts - and make teepees from totenk hides. Societies hold dances, and a few young men seek visions.
When moving camp, one warrior society keeps order. Scouts lead; the headmen and elders carry the fire. The warriors discourage stragglers. A tribe can cover 25 miles in a day; more that 50 if pressed. At the new camp, women set the teepees in the order of march, doorways facing east.
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