Tallarii Confederation

The Tallarii, also dubbed "The Ashen Horde", are the second largest group in the Pyrosi Desert; with a prevalent populace of Drows and Tescali alike. The Tallarii are a nomadic confederation consisting of a grand warrior caste, with other roles in their society improving their economy and mercantile trade.

## Tallarii Confederation

Bleeding Eye of Avuursal, the Tallarii Spirit of War

### Population

Drow majority, with major populations of Tescans and a minor population of other races i.e. Mons

### Leader

Khagan Alkayari aep KatalaKhagan Jhaamnyl Telal aep Katala

## ***History***

After the Pyrian Republic fell, the Tallarii Confederation began taking up arms in order to rebel within the power vacuum of their former government, which had previously had the majority of the tribes under a tight grasp. Essentially, the loose union of elven tribes began warring each other, especially over control of the beaches within the Pyrian Desert. This was especially present within the chain of command of the first Tallarii Confederation's high ranks, as they mainly consisted of young, inexperienced, and ambitious leaders. This civil war took a large toll on the Tallarii's organization and living standards, as the constant raiding and pillaging on each other's migratory villages and caravans. Essentially, all of the clan headsmen would refrain from coming to an agreement with each other because they continued to retaliate with equal amounts of brutality on each other. However, at the same time, the casualty rate was so high and detrimental that each clan vowed not to attack each other at the same time, declaring it as a white peace in division.

While the Tallarii were recovering from a brutal feudal war, a son with political connections to the Pyrian Senate, Vestalis aep Arius, was essentially elected as the absolute ruler, or "Atrioch Domini," of Aridam. In that time, the remnants of the Tallarii had already begun replenishing their wounded and lame, and replacing the dead with a newer generation of properly trained warriors and seasoned veterans from the previous civil war.

## ***Economy***

Despite being a conglomeration of several tribes and chiefdoms inhabiting an otherwise inhospitable land, they have active trade deals with Latteras and Arcenix. The Tallarii are mostly self-sufficient through their abundant resources within their territories in both the Western Pyrian Desert and slither of swampland, but they tend to obtain various different steel, lumber, timber, and crops from the Lattish and Nixians in exchange for their Izthmara Steel and various other desert and swamp commodities such as minerals and flora.

## ***Government***

Although they occupy the southwestern corner of the Pyrosi Desert along with fringes of the swamp , the Tallarii Confederation is a completely separate nation and governmental entity distinct from the Kingdom of Aridam, having their own laws, taxes, and reigning under a diarchy in which two Khagans rule at once. The Khagans oversee the different clans ruled by a Khan, or Khanari, whom inhabit their own respective territories under Tallarii domain with separate specialties differing from clan to clan.

## ***Society***

The Tallarii are a warrior society of horse riding nomads whom worship the Spirits of old. They are considered an ancient people who have a long of-yore history alongside the Aridians, whether it be as allies or as enemies. Unlike Aridam, the Tallarii Confederation holds no disdain towards "Blight" races, having occasionally adopted Monic orphans, however still being wary of outsiders that are not from their tribe, even considering it taboo to teach foreigners their language or religion. Slavery and indentured servitude are not looked down upon in Tallaric society, seen as trophies from fallen enemies to be cared for and protected as if it were any other captured item. Because of their nomadic lifestyle, most Tallarii live in yurts and tents, moving settlements from place to place depending on different circumstances. Horses are highly prized in the culture, with Tallarii children being taught how to hunt on horseback from early childhood until their teenage years. The people of Tallaria also take great pride in their culture and heritage, to the point where they feel insulted if an individual mistakes them for an Aridian. Throat singing is a common musical and communication practice within the tribes as it reflects the tone of the Tallaric language, accompanied by tunes of three-stringed lutes and khuuchir fiddles during rituals.

## ***Military***

For millennia, the Tallarii have been fighting their own wars and battles against outside forces that they have deemed hostile. Due to the Tallarii way of life, every Tallarii nomad is considered a soldier of the Confederation's military as per it's warrior society customs, for they have grown attributed to warfare and strife from birth to adulthood. Tallarii warriors usually sport lamellar or scale armor, emanating from differentiating steels that derive from either their native Pyrosi desert such as Izthmara Steel, or from foreign trade routes. To be a Tallarii and not possess your own steed is to be a bird without feathers, and this can be adroitly observed as most of the Tallarii ranks are comprised of light cavalry and cataphracts, with hints of standard infantry and armored elite units with full-scale armor, an alternative to full plate as it grants more agility and dexterity.