Central Kijana

Some of the worst affected areas by the Black Mountain explosion, reduced to scattered tribes they weren't able to form proper nations before the outside world arrived. The divisions on the maps were thrown together by the Mon Caln Empire as part of the desperate bid to keep more land from being annexed by Velrun dynasties.

## West Central Kijana

The Site of the Black Mountain. The people of this land are hard survivalists. Though they have been labeled as beasts by some outsiders they are just as much people as any others.

### Tribes

The West Claws: One of the oldest tribes in Kijana they are also one of the most distinctive, with their near universal tattoo across the face of a white hand. Their reputation as fearsome raiders was well earned during the colonial rush as they were pushed off their some of their lands. By some measures they are one of the largest tribes in Kijana with many splinter tribes. Interestingly they have a form of the distinctive "Harkonan ears", which combined with a few other biological quirks, like the much lower dimorphism they show, has led some to consider them a subspecies. Though their fearsome appearance and reputation has led many in the outside to decry them as monsters after the 1877 peace treaty was finalized between the core of the tribe and the Mon Caln by Saddia they have adopted well to a modern life. Indeed their language has been officially recognised as the official trade tongue of the empire due to its efficiency and ease of learning. West Kijana is also the site of the first private university to be established in the Empire and the institute is well regarded throughout The Shield States. Indeed many suspect that with in the next century or so it may well become the center for natural science education both on the continent and perhaps in the world.
The Sons of Stark: the only other distinct tribe in west Kajin is the very nomadic Sons of Stark. Best known in the world at large for their totem animal, the bat, they have adapted well to new Kijana. They were contracted enmass to keep the roads in operation, as these made their migrations easier they accepted readly. Like many of the nomadic tribes recent years have seen splinters forming more static settlements in recent years. though the steady pay they can receive on the move has lessened this effect somewhat.
## East Central Kijana

East Akjin was less affected by the black mountain directly but as the heartlands of Ur-Kijana it suffered heavily from the collapse. Though they have suffered for many centuries their fourtens are reversing. The Volcano that once destroyed them has enriched their soil almost beyond measure. So tribes here are more inclined to settle in townships than some of their neighbors. They tend to be rather firm supporters of the Mon Caln empire as their protection has removed many of the threats that once plagued them and they have benefited quite a bit from the rail networks that have been brought in.

### Tribes

The West Claws: As in the West the numerous Silver Scars have a presence. Indeed their mercenaries once protected many of the farming tribes, admittedly raiders from other splinters made up almost half their opposition. The Scars in the east have some cultural differences form their origins and were previously more inclined to settle down. Though most will still join their migratory cousins to transport the ashes of their dead to traditional resting places, as the Ancestral religion remains strong throughout the disparate parts.
## Economic Assets

Projects an/or lore associated with these regions.

Trans Kijana Railway
Vanilla Vodka. "Like being kicked in the teeth the given a soft pat on the back."
This March we heard tale of a new drink entering production in East Central Kijana. Well this writer sought out a sample of the new take on traditional West Scars Vodka. Taking the new trans Kijana railway I rather quickly found my self in a Scar's brewery with a bottle in hand. First to be noted was the smell, which is far less sweet than the classic version due to a lower mix of the sugar cane. Resulting in a very crisp scent that certainly clears the sinuses. Upon drinking it how ever one encounters the major failing. The taste can be described as painfully strong. Destructively so there is no chance of enjoying a meal with this drink as it easily over powers the most well seasoned of steaks and scours the taste buds to prevent any other snacking. The last thing one notices (perhaps before waking up in a strange land from the heavy kick of the drink) is the comforting after taste of Vanilla. Which is quite reassuring and actually makes the product over quite good for ones breath. While I did take a bottle home with me it was only one. Indeed I pity anyone desperate enough to have to drink this regularly. That said all signs looked towards a massive expansion of the production facility so good news to any who disagree with me. Craig Johnson Nacionalines Vartotoju Ataskaitos, Liotain , Trebia

## Gallery

This Infamous picture was taken by a Saddian journalist then spread by other nations papers without the accompanying writings for contextThe Current High Chief of West Claws, Simon Jacobson BloodmawSons of StarkL'acquan Shotguns have proven quite popular among themJoshua Elizabeth Kilgore. Of the Silver Claw ~~Socialist leader~~ Green Sister in traditional warmask.