====== Kacenik Tribes ======
===== Origins and History =====
Yhe Kacenik tribes are nomadic group of seafarers native to the lands of Old Mercuria. Due to a predisposition towards raiding and their nomadic nature, they rarely coalesced long enough to seek a formal place among the realms of the empire. Though not a part of the empire, they often came in conflict with various realms of the empire, particularly with [[wiki:realms:casadia|Casadia]] and West Demurgia (now [[wiki:realms:khabranth|Khabranth]]). After their defeat by an imperial coalition at the [[wiki:events:battles:seledgur|Siege of Seled Gur]], these nomadic people were finally convinced to adopt a more sedentary, peaceful lifestyle.

===== Estimated Population Size and Spread =====
approximately 5,000 Kacenik tribesmen live within the bounds of the empire, with nearly all of them living on the islands of the Distant Ocean in Old Mercuria.

===== Appearance =====
the Kacenik people have a fair disposition, with pale skin and brown hair. They tend to be of average build, though a few tribes have notably taller members. They grow their hair and beards long, weaving them into simple pleats and braids.


===== Particularities =====
the Kacenik people have a predilection towards raiding, due in large part to the limited resources of the islands they inhabit. Though there is a great deal of infighting between tribes, the internal bonds within a tribe are quite strong.