Summary

The ancient Khurites have long endured as nomadic hunters and herdsmen. Living closely with their herds, they are among the best horsemen in the world. These fierce, nomadic people identify themselves by tribe rather than race, and tribal wars are common.

Morin Khur is the only permanent Khurite settlement, and the only place of peace between the tribes. Each fourth year, the tribes converge to exchange goods, wedding vows and stories. Although Morin Khur considers the Tindremic Empire its ally, there are suspicions that emissaries of the Empire are actively sowing seeds of conflict between the tribes.

Adapted to survival on the steppes, the Khurite are small, lean, muscular people with almond eyes and ruddy skin. Acclimated to life in harsh environments, they have been known to lead their herds where even Kallards refuse to venture.