Noguhn

Noguhn, legally named the Noguhn Horde, is a minor nation in the Lower Mondego Lakes area, having no direct land neighbors, but closeby to the Empire of Ashannar, the Tsagaan Khanate, the Haibu Kokka and the Adrarian Ascendancy.

Noguhn Horde
Noguhni Standard Banner
Population	1 citizen
Denonym	Noguhni
Location	Lower Mondego Lakes
Government	Absolute Tribe
Leader	Khatun Altandahl of Clan Erdene
Religion	Tengriism

Etymology

Originating from the Mongolian "nogoon", meaning green, the people chose this name after seeing the nearby Tsagaan Khanate, which once previously functioned under a Horde system, using the Mongolian "tsagaan", meaning white.

History

Physical History

The Unification of Sintei

On the 30th of April, 2024 (Fifth Myagmar of Dorovdugeer, 24th Rising in the local calendar), an individual known as Altandahl, leader of the Clan Erdene, called the other leaders of the Five Clans of Sintei to the tallest point on the isle, a tall plateau among old and mighty dark oak trees. Prior to their arrival, wooden palisades were constructed and the area was lit up, to prevent hostile people and creatures from interrupting their discussion. The leaders intended to hold a debate, seeing hostile actions such as The Flood and regional pacts forming around them, to unify the Sinteian people under one mighty leader.

The debate had three phases: 1) intimidation; 2) material challenge; 3) spiritual challenge. In the first phase, the leader of the Fyerm Clan was intimidated by Altandahl's exquisite armor and pleaded fealty. In the second phase, Altandahl outdid the material possessions of the leader of the Mohd Clan, who then also pleaded fealty. In the third and final phase, the remaining leaders attempted proving themselves as the most blessed by Tengri, where Altandahl outshined the others in wits and theology, which prompted the leaders of the Clans Kholog and Selem to swear fealty.

As Altandahl was the last left standing on her feet, not grovelling on her knees, she was named Khatun of the Noguhn Horde.

Hiveism's Introduction

When the Hive of Haibu Kokka settled the Lower Mondegos, they brought with them the Words of Hiveism, a teaching by their Goddess, Asakura Tsuboko | 朝倉 つぼこ, that requires acceptance of nature, protection of life, kindness and other aspects related their Hiveling culture, specific to moth-people and bee-people. However, despite this cultural difference, the people of Noguhn and Haibu Kokka recognized a set of common beliefs and values. As such, the values of the Noguhn Horde saw a slight shift towards preservation of life and a local version of letting nature thrive. Through this, on the 15th of May, 2024 (Third Lkhagva of Tavdugaar, 24th Rising) the Queen-Bee of Haibu Kokka and the Khatun Altandahl met to discuss cooperation between their states.

Foreigners Arrive

Foreigners began docking their ships at Sintei's shores. First came neighbors, from the Tsagaan Khanate and Haibu Kokka. Later, far-northerners, from the Republic of Ritannia, new neighbors from the Empire of Ashannar and even members of the Federation of Firgards and the Commonwealth of Sanéa came by to see the natural appeal of Sintei. Though their stays were brief and generally kept to formalities, it led the Khatun to begin diplomatic visits with the neighbors across the Lower Mondegos.

Demographics

Sinteian Subdivisons

Kholog Clan, master shipbuilders, the Fyerm Clan, caretakers of the carrot farms, the Selem Clan, few in number but excellent warriors, the Mohd Clan, guardians of trees and forest life, the Erdene Clan, with a storied lineage of mining in the very depths of the earth for rare jewels.