Djaffa

overview

The land of Djaffa consists primarily of scrub plains and parched desert interspersed with a few scattered oases. This place is home to a nomadic folk known as the Djaffir, who are divided into two tribes: merchant traders and bandits.

the merchant tribes

The caravans of the merchant tribes carry goods to and from the civilized countries of Talislanta, from as far west as Zandu to the eastern lands of the Quan Empire and even Xanadas.

Djaffir bandit tribes

The Djaffir bandit tribes, though fewer in number, are nearly as ubiquitous as their mercantile counterparts. The similarities are such that some believe the distinction between Djaffir merchants and bandits is one of semantics only. Both tribes are governed by a single ruler, who is known as the Caliph.

Alignments

As in the past, the Caliph remains among Carantheum’s staunchest allies. However, he is beset by troubles of his own. The Beastmen and Za tribes have inhibited the ability of the Djaffir merchant tribes to convey goods through the Wilderlands territories. In response, the Djaffir have taken up arms against their enemies, and have increased security on all caravans passing through the Wilderlands.