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The [u][b]Far Lands[/b][/u]

The Far Lands were mysterious to the tribal nations when the Confederacy still existed. Trade was present, but sparse, and cultural exchanges happened every decade at best. As there was with the tribes themselves, a tenuous peace existed between the Ascahara Confederacy and the Far Lands. The Far Lands are known to have inhabitants very different from the tribal people. Records saved from the Confederacy throw doubt to the claim that they are even human. It is said that the Far Land Men once tried to dominate the tribal islands, so very long ago, which is what spurred the Ascaharans to unite the tribes. The Far Land Men are said to have a strict social hierarchy and are rumored to live in settlements with thousands upon thousands of people packed into a very small space.

The Far Men have not visited the Tribals in over seven generations, ever since the Ascaharans began to become hostile towards them, rather than just warily defensive. No soul alive today has seen a Far Man. It is likely the Far Men are not aware anyone survived the Grand Collapse, or even if they survived, themselves.

The [b][u]Last of the Ascahar[/u][/b]

On the highest mountain on The Exile rests a small monastery. It does not have a name, and is simply referred to as The Temple. In this monastery resides the last of the Ascaharan race. These once famed and majestic warriors, standing eight feet tall, with skin the color of caramel and ritual tattoos covering their body, have been reduced to one wise man, an alchemist who achieved the secret to longevity. This man, who shed his name generations ago, and is usually referred to as the "Alchemist", resides with the descendants of the original slaves he traveled to the Exile with. Five generations ago, ten Ascaharans made it to the Exile, but nine died; they warred among themselves and ultimately killed themselves. Only the Alchemist, who did not fight, was left.

His longevity failing, the Alchemist is blind, nearly deaf, and losing his grip on reality. He never leaves his temple, and dedicates his life to peaceful meditation to atone for the pride and vanity of his race. He is revered for his wisdom, and occasionally, if a great dispute breaks out, Tribal chiefs and ambassadors will meet in The Temple to have the Alchemist settle their differences. Many pilgrims travel to The Temple to visit him, but it is said he rarely acknowledges them. If asked about lost history or lore, the Alchemist will rarely give anything meaningful, often speaking in riddles. Nevertheless, he is the primary source of knowledge of the old Ascaharan Confederacy.