Corraidhín


 * Corraidhin, some secrets aren't meant to be told. **

The land of Corraidhin resembles the forests of Canada, with a special section called Dubhshlaine. Dubhshlaine is a "no-man's land" in the sense that people from Corraidhin are not recommended to go there. The area of Dubhshlaine is considered a secret of the tribes and not many outsiders are informed of it. The people of Corraidhin are hunters who prefer to stick to their tribes rather than make friends with everyone. However, if you trade with them, they are very respectable and kind towards you.


 * Geography **

The region of Corraidhin is surrounded in dense forest. While most of the forest is rather lively and healthy, there is a section of the woods that has burned down. This section, known as Dubhshlaine ("dark defiance"), is practically barren with it's former beautiful trees burned to skeletons. Despite all attempts from the people of Corraidhin, plants and animals do not seem to survive in this area. It has became scarce land for the tribes, a sort of "no-man's land". Dubshlaine has it's own set of tales that the tribes like to tell to scare children away and keep people from disturbing the land. The rest of Corraidhin's land resembles the forests of northern Canada, with it's mountain regions and grassy valleys. Small rivers and streams run through the land, which all share the same name of Abhainn.


 * History **

The history of Corraidhin hasn't been kept track of very well. Each tribe through the region has different inconsistencies and tells each story different. However, the basic story is that the region of Arlyn and Corraidhin used to be one. Once the land of Pyrosium split, so did the regions. Corraidhin, being a rather fickle country with all it's tribes decided to cut off Arlyn, basically disowning the region. Before the breaking, Céile weren't categorized by tribe. Each tribe member had the possibility of having a completely different Céile than their family or friends. After the breaking, this changed, tribe members would be sent to the tribes whose leaders shared the same species of Céile as their own. Families were split in this process and with the tribes only meeting once every year for a gathering, it was highly likely a person would never see their family again. Over time, marriages between different tribes became common once again. The fact that mate would have a different Céile was a way of keeping them marked as a outsider, but also as a prize. To be a original tribe member and possess a different Céile than your tribe is a whole other story...


 * Government **

Corraidhin is run by different tribes. This means that each tribe handles their government and rules slightly differently. Every tribe has their own standard Céile ("companion"), which amongst the said tribe is respected. Céile are not to be viewed strictly as pets, because they are more than that. They guide and assist each tribe member, so they should be given the same respect a tribe member does. The standard for most tribes consists of two leaders, a male and a female. This pair is usually joined together by marriage, though they do not have to be. All responsibilities are split based on what each leader is comfortable with. //céile//


 * Inhabitants **

Tribal members of Corraidhin resemble humans; ten fingers, ten toes, two eyes and ears, the standard things. People nearer to the sea tend to have lighter eyes and hair, while the farther in the forests you go, the darker the hair and eyes seem to be. Their Céile can resemble any species of animal, but the most common tend to be forms of big cats or species of birds. The magic of the region does not come from it's people, but rather from the bond that people and their Céile share. Healing tends to be a common ability, but it is only the ability for the Céile to heal it's human. The people of Corraidhin are hunters and foragers, preying on deer-like animals and smaller animals. Hunting tends to be done on foot, with the use of horses mostly for carrying trade items. The personalities of each tribe differ, but the most tend to prefer their solitude and ignore other tribes. Tribe people tend to be more friendly when it comes to trading, however.