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The Tribes of China refers to a civilization of people that existed outside the central plains. Before the war between the warring states of the central plains, these dynasties of mountain tribes and steppes tribes have fought for power over their own territories for centuries. They still exist as major power players in this era of warfare.

Known Tribes[]

Qin (Xirong)[]

Mountain Tribe City

Mountain Tribe City of Qin

The mountain tribes of the Qin mountains are being united under one leader. 400 years ago, they've helped Qin in the past against Jin (now Wei and Zhao) out of gratitude, with the mountain folk living together with the common folk in peace. However, once Boku Kou died, the alliance he established collapsed as Qin once again attacked the mountain tribes. However, the relationship between Qin people and mountain people is slowly being reconnected due to the efforts of Ei Sei, who revived the alliance with the help of Yo Tan Wa. Currently, most of the known tribes of western Qin are unified under Yo Tan Wa's reign while one the Kyuumei were wiped out, with the exception of one descendant, and another the Kabanko Faction, after conquering. There were also excursions against the Kyoudo horse tribes to the north. In addition, there are a number of minor tribes who either eke out a small existence in one of the many Stateless Areas within Qin such as the Nanba Tribe with the risk of being wiped out in constant skirmishes with enemy tribes or serve in the militaries of the central plains such as the Blue Stone Tribe of the Hi Shin Unit and the members of the Ordo Army.

Zhao[]

Within the central mountain ranges surrounding the Zhao inner regions and its capitol, the descendants of the Kenjuu are known to reside in the city of Ryouyou. Ruled by King Rozo, the city was considered outside of Zhao's normal jurisdiction due their ferocity, and they were given substantial autonomy and the authority to kill any trespassers (Zhao or none-Zhao alike). While the Quanrong in Zhao have little respect for Zhao's monarchy, Rozo and the Royal Family were respectful of Ri Boku due to him personally giving them tribute in form of mutton from Ganmon every year. The latter were later mobilized during the Gyou Campaign against Yo Tan Wa Army, but they lost the battle, and the city was conquered by her and her Qin allies after killing Rozo and his brothers.

  • Quanrong Tribe (also known as the Kenjuu)
    • Ryouyou Quanrong Tribe (Formerly, defected to Qin after being liberated by Yo Tan Wa)

Yan[]

The Yan Military consists of allies of the various mountain tribes. Geki Shin had different tribes implemented in his army. Among the tribes, the most notable were the legendary Quanrong which comprised the Poison Dogs unit (with horses that are faster than Zhao's who is considered the best calvary) and was as vital as his assassination unit, the fearsome Poison Cats. Ordo is a great general of Yan who is also a king of 50 mountain tribes. His army mostly consists of mountain tribes, which he implemented in his specialized army, used for mountain-sieging. Yan allied themselves with the various mountain tribes and their armies contain member from the following:

Geki Shin Army:

  • Senbi Tribe
  • Ryou Tribe
  • Hakuteki Tribe
  • Quanrong Tribe (also known as the Kenjuu)

Ordo Army:

  • Kauto Tribe
  • Bako Tribe
  • Mesa Tribe
  • Sakasaha Tribe
  • Eiji Tribe
  • Shittomitsu Tribe
  • Kyon Tribe
  • Gemu Tribe

Chu[]

While Rin Bu Kun was fighting his way to becoming a general, he not only fought off armies of the warring states but also, he was facing hard resistance from the barbaric tribes of the Chu such as Baiyue, living in present day southern China and northern Vietnam. Another known tribe is the Basha, (who live south of what was once the Yue kingdom along the southeastern coast) with Muta being a known member. The Chu has also been known to hire tribes from the Indian subcontinent or Indochina to fight alongside them with their War Elephants.

Northern Horsemen Tribes[]

The Northern Horsemen Tribes are a nomadic-based tribes of people who formed a state or confederation located north of the plains. They're split into three factions - Yueshi, Donghu, and Xiongnu that fight for supremacy amongst themselves.

They've been pillaging and looting the northern borders of the states and are seen as a common enemy by each of the northern states, Qin, Zhao, and Yan. In order to keep the Xiongnu away, they built great walls that protect their northern borders. However, the state of Zhao suffered the most from their attacks and consequentially, their Cavalry is the best in the central plains as they are forced to confront these raiders frequently. Outside the major kingdoms, it is known that the Kyoudo initially had hostiles with Yo Tan Wa's faction before being driven from the borders by Ri Boku.

  • Yueshi Tribe
  • Donghu Tribe
  • Xiongnu Tribe (also known as the Kyoudo)

Zhou Dynasty Tribes[]

It was ultimately the Quanrong tribe fighting Zhou that would lead the Zhou Dynasty's fall from power and the beginning of the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period. Their descendants would live on in Zhao and Yan with even distant ties to the Xiongnu and the Chouga.

  • Quanrong Tribe (also known as the Kenjuu)
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