Udun

The Uduns are black-skinned and curly haired people that reside in the warm in-land regions of the Isles, such as its savannahs, deserts and jungles. They are most numerous in the Kingdom of Kaneeb, the Songha Jungles, and Saela desert.

## Culture

### Martial Tradition

Traditional udun warriors fought lightly armored making use of great leather shields and spears as their main weapons alongside javelins and bows. This fighting style is still used by tribes outside of the Kaneeb. Another traditional weapon is a wooden club with a round head called an iwisa.

Within the Kingdom of Kaneeb, are most renowned for their cavalry that rule the savannah, as well as their camel riders. They favor long served sabers and broad-leafhead spears, they ride into battle with light mail or gambesons. Light riders are known for their use of javelins and skirmishing tactics.

### Cuisine

Cuisine of the Udun is diverse, with its primary caloric source being wheat, millet, yams, rice, and plantain (first imported by Vudra merchants.) Palm oil is a unique element of Udun cuisine and is used to give a unique flavor and color to dishes. The Udun people raise cattle, pigs and chicken, but have a strong affection for the fish that live within their rivers. In addition to domestic animals, Udun people are also known for hunting local animals such as water buffalo, rhino, elephant, gazelle, crocodile, snakes and all manners of birds.

Common ingredients include; black-eyed peas, okra, cowpeas, melons, shea nut and butter, onions, lettuce, cabbage, taro, Amaranth, cauliflower, peas, jute, eggplant and cucumber. Common Seasonings include grain of paradise, nutmeg, clove, sesame, cardamom, basil, thyme,

The typical meal of an average Udun person will consisted of mashed yams or plantains, or a mush of boiled wheat or millet, which is accompanied by various sauces and relish, on the side grilled fish or meat is served.

Native drinks of the Udun include palm wine, honey wine, Sorghum Pito, Banana wine, sugar basi, sour milk. Although not originally cultivated, grapevine has become popular as a crop as wine is a valuable export.

### ***Udun Ancestral Worship***

Udun people have complex rituals about honoring one’s ancestors and studying the lives of those that have come before. Udun Hedge witches even practice a form of white necromancy where ancestral spirits are recalled to the land of the living to serve as guides and protect the tribe for a time before being returned to rest.

Udun traditional religion posits that all Udun are assigned a spiritual guardian at birth, and through meditation, trance and entheogens they may come to know this spirit and form a positive relationship.

### Art and Craft

Udun people are most famous for their extensive bead work and wood carving, often using massive trees such as redwoods and baobabs to create massive sculptures.

An important element of udun culture are masks, it is each Udun's goal to create a spirit mask that represents them, this endeavor can take many years to complete and is an important part of ceremonies and culture. An Udun's mask typically represents their guardian spirit whether ancestors, animal, or something else.

Although style vary by weather and location, Udun clothing is known for its particularly colorful and striking patterns.