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~~''Keepers~~ of the ~~Herds~~, ~~Masters~~ of the ~~Land''~~

The Salhichin, or People of the Wind, are the nomadic herders and warriors of the Grass Sea, living beneath the eternal shadow of [[Tengri-Uul]]. They are the lifeblood of the floating city, tending to the great herds that pull it across the plains, ensuring its movement and survival. Without them, Tengri-Uul would be nothing more than a drifting island, lost to the whims of the wind.

The Salhichin, or People of the Wind, are the nomadic herders and warriors of the Grass Sea, living beneath the eternal shadow of Tengri-Uul. They are the lifeblood of the floating city, tending to the great herds that pull it across the plains, ensuring its movement and survival. Without them, Tengri-Uul would be nothing more than a drifting island, lost to the whims of the wind.

For generations, the Salhichin have lived in harmony with the land, moving with the seasons and the migration of the herds, their existence intertwined with the Dalbukh, Mörögnüher, and Büregüher that sustain their people. They are fiercely independent, deeply spiritual, and bound by tradition, holding fast to the laws of the steppe even as tensions with the [[Tengri-Kharn]] grow.

For generations, the Salhichin have lived in harmony with the land, moving with the seasons and the migration of the herds, their existence intertwined with the Dalbukh, Mörögnüher, and Büregüher that sustain their people. They are fiercely independent, deeply spiritual, and bound by tradition, holding fast to the laws of the steppe even as tensions with the Tengri-Kharn grow.

Though they provide the means for Tengri-Uul’s movement, the Salhichin are not its masters, a fact that many among them resent. The Tengri-Kharn rule from above, living in luxury, while the Salhichin toil in the dust and wind below. This has led to generations of unrest, with whispers of rebellion growing louder with each passing year.

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== The Salhichin as Warriors – Masters of the Land ==

The Salhichin are a people forged by the unforgiving Ötgön Tal, where survival demands strength, endurance, and resilience. Tending to the colossal herd-beasts that pull Tengri-Uul requires not just skill but raw physical power. They must be strong enough to guide the beasts, swift enough to avoid their crushing steps, and enduring enough to travel for days without rest. Over generations, this way of life has shaped them into taller, broader, and more physically imposing figures than many of the more civilised races of Tymora. Even their children are taught to lash tethers, haul supplies, and ride through the shifting grasses, building a natural toughness that few outsiders can match.

The Salhichin are a people forged by the unforgiving Ötgön Tal, where survival demands strength, endurance, and resilience. Tending to the colossal herd-beasts that pull Tengri-Uul requires not just skill but raw physical power. They must be strong enough to guide the beasts, swift enough to avoid their crushing steps, and enduring enough to travel for days without rest. Over generations, this way of life has shaped them into taller, broader, and more physically imposing figures than many of the more civilised races of [[Tymora]]. Even their children are taught to lash tethers, haul supplies, and ride through the shifting grasses, building a natural toughness that few outsiders can match.

This strength is not just for herding but for defence. The raptors of the plains and the raiders of the Dal Mörgöl are constant threats, and a Salhichin warrior can wrestle a beast into submission or break a man’s bones with a single blow. Their powerful frames and hardened endurance make them formidable in combat, able to strike harder and withstand wounds that would cripple lesser warriors. While the nobles of Tengri-Uul may see them as crude and unrefined, none would dare challenge a Salhichin in a test of strength, for they are not just warriors of the land but masters of the beasts that move the very sky itself.

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=== The Spirits of the Steppe ===

The Salhichin do not worship gods in the way that the Tengri-Kharn or the people of Valendor do. Instead, they believe in spirits that inhabit every part of the world, from the tall grass to the stars above. Some spirits are benevolent, watching over the herds and hunters, while others are vengeful, punishing those who disrupt the balance.

The Salhichin do not worship gods in the way that the Tengri-Kharn or the people of [[Valendor|The Kingdom of Valendor]] do. Instead, they believe in spirits that inhabit every part of the world, from the tall grass to the stars above. Some spirits are benevolent, watching over the herds and hunters, while others are vengeful, punishing those who disrupt the balance.

* The Great Beasts – The Dalbukh, Mörögnüher, and Büregüher are not just herd animals, they are sacred, believed to be the living children of the steppe itself. To mistreat a herd-beast is to invite the wrath of the land, while a well-tended beast will guide its rider even in the darkest storms.

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== The Salhichin in Other Lands – Wanderers, Seekers, and Exiles ==

Though deeply tied to the Ötgön Tal, the Salhichin have always been a people of movement and change, never bound by borders or walls. Some have left the steppe by choice, seeking fortune, knowledge, or adventure, while others have been driven from their homelands by forces beyond their control. With the Plain of Bones stirring, more Salhichin than ever before are venturing into foreign lands, their departures whispered about in hushed tones. Though few openly speak of it, many believe their people are fleeing something unseen, reading omens in the wind that urge them to seek safer lands, new allies, or lost knowledge before it is too late.

Though deeply tied to the Ötgön Tal, the Salhichin have always been a people of movement and change, never bound by borders or walls. Some have left the steppe by choice, seeking fortune, knowledge, or adventure, while others have been driven from their homelands by forces beyond their control. With the [[Tymora#The Plain of Bones|Plain of Bones]] stirring, more Salhichin than ever before are venturing into foreign lands, their departures whispered about in hushed tones. Though few openly speak of it, many believe their people are fleeing something unseen, reading omens in the wind that urge them to seek safer lands, new allies, or lost knowledge before it is too late.

For some, this journey is personal, a warrior proving their worth in distant battles, a merchant establishing trade routes, or a seer seeking wisdom in foreign temples. Others travel with purpose, sent by the Tengri-Kharn to gather knowledge, search for forgotten relics, or uncover ancient defences that might shield Tengri-Uul from an unknown fate. Whether mercenary, trader, or exile, all Salhichin carry a lingering unease, as if the winds of their homeland have shifted, whispering that the steppe is no longer as it was, that something is coming, and they must be prepared.

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The Salhichin are famed warriors, their Talyn Bökh raptor riders feared for their speed, precision, and brutal efficiency. Across Tymora, they serve as mercenaries, skirmishers, and shock cavalry, their deadly mounts and knowledge of open-field tactics making them highly sought after in times of war.

In Valendor, Salhichin warriors have been recruited into noble houses and city militias, particularly in Driftmire, where their beast-handling skills are invaluable to sea captains and monster hunters. In the Free Cities, some have formed mercenary companies, commanding high prices for their unique combat style. Yet, many do not fight simply for gold. Some believe that war and bloodshed forge strength, and that to survive what is to come, the Salhichin must become stronger than ever before.

In Valendor, Salhichin warriors have been recruited into noble houses and city militias, particularly in [[Tymora#Driftmire|Driftmire]], where their beast-handling skills are invaluable to sea captains and monster hunters. In the [[Tymora#The Free Cities|Free Cities]], some have formed mercenary companies, commanding high prices for their unique combat style. Yet, many do not fight simply for gold. Some believe that war and bloodshed forge strength, and that to survive what is to come, the Salhichin must become stronger than ever before.

=== Traders, Caravaners, and Smugglers ===

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Though the Tengri-Kharn control the great floating trade empire, many Salhichin and Oasis Tribespeople have carved out their own trade routes, using their knowledge of the land to guide merchants through dangerous terrain.

In Highwall, the Salhichin serve as guides for sky-traders, helping airship captains navigate the unpredictable winds of the steppe. In the Free Cities, Oasis traders bring rare steppe herbs, enchanted fabrics, and medicinal supplies, their goods highly sought after in markets bustling with foreign merchants.

In [[Tymora#Highwall|Highwall]], the Salhichin serve as guides for sky-traders, helping airship captains navigate the unpredictable winds of the steppe. In the Free Cities, Oasis traders bring rare steppe herbs, enchanted fabrics, and medicinal supplies, their goods highly sought after in markets bustling with foreign merchants.

Others turn to smuggling, using their intimate knowledge of hidden paths to move contraband, fugitives, and stolen artefacts across borders, slipping through the cracks of civilisation like whispers on the wind. Some traders move simply to build wealth, while others are gathering resources for their people, ensuring that if disaster strikes their homeland, the Salhichin will not be left defenceless.

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Yet, no matter how far they travel, one truth remains, the wind still calls them home. And many believe that, in time, the scattered Salhichin will return, not as wanderers, but as conquerors.

~~== Playing a Salhichin Character ==~~

~~Salhichin players may choose only from the Barbarian, Savage Archer, or Shaman classes, reflecting their rugged, nomadic lifestyle and deep connection to the land.~~

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