The Carja are a human tribe.  Ruled by a monarch, they are one of the most advanced tribes in terms of economics and military power.  Their capital of Meridian, in the heart of the Sundom, lies to the west of Nora lands, and south of Oseram territory.  They worship the Sun, their religion sparking a bloody war between the tribes that resulted in many years of slavery and human sacrifice (known as the Red Raids).  That was until the current Sun-King, Avad, led a revolt against his father and killed him, bringing about a time of new peace.  The Shadow Carja, those loyal to the old Sun-King, have left, taking their old ways with them.

The Carja are among the more extravagant and artistic tribes, which is prevalent in both their architecture and attire.  A common theme in their clothing, particularly among the elite, are hexagonal patterns, avian features, and a wide, bright color palette.  Agriculture and trade are the cornerstones of the Carja economy.  Meridian itself is a hub of trade for all tribes, especially now that the Red Raids have ended.

The Carja follow a class system, with the Sun-King at its top, who is believed to be the divine representative of the Sun, responsible for interpreting its will.  As a result, the word of the Sun-King is considered irrefutable law.  Below him are the Sun-Priests, followed by nobles, artisans and traders, and finally the working class.  The Carja view sun and shadow as two halves of nature: to deny one is to deny the other.  They believe that the world of the Old Ones was destroyed by a demonic entity called the "Buried Shadow," which will one day bring an end to their society.  However, like the rise of dawn, society will rise again after the end of the Carja, part of a cycle of death and rebirth.

Skill Proficiencies: Pick 2 Skills

Tool Proficiencies: Pick 2 Tools

Equipment: Starting Equipment:

• Carja Blazon Armor
• Hunter Bow with 20 Regular Arrows
• Carja Spear OR Carja Sword
• 20 Shards

Spell List

Spell Level	Spells
Cantrip	[Tooltip Not Found]

Suggested Characteristics

None