The Thorbai Kingdoms

The Thorbai Kingdoms occupy most of the jungles on the South Eastern part of the continent.

Overview
The Throbai Kingdoms are the name for the collection of kingdoms in the jungles of the South Eastern Continental branch. They are far more culturally and ethnically unified than they are politically unified.

They have almost no contact or trade with any Kingdoms or Houses of Aeristani origin, with the exception of Balcora and to a lesser extent Evecoid.

Their relationship with Balcora is somewhat strained since the Jungle Campaign concluded in 1375 ICA, though time has softened the blow.

Appearance
The Thorbai appear slightly darker, shorter, and lither than their Northern Aeristani neighbors. They are fair of feature, dark of hair, and dark of eyes in general. When first encountered by an Aeristani, the term most often used to describe the Thorbai is "exotic."

Culture
The Thorbai have learned to live amongst the jungle, rather than try to clear it out around them. Their architecture is heavily dependant on the local teak and bamboo woods. They also incorporate limestone and granite into their buildings.

The Thorbai wear loose clothing made of light fabrics, alpaca wool, and leathers. They generally eschew large amounts of clothing, as the jungle is quite hot. They also wear furs. Both genders wear gold and silver jewelry.

The Thorbai nobility and upper class often keep concubines, and the royalty often keeps harems. Children of concubines are sometimes legitimized. Inheritence and proximity to titles are linked through the paternal line.

Thorbai art and music are varied, though they are viewed as "primitive" by most Aeristani onlookers. They have a heavy preference for wind and percussion instruments.

Military
The Thorbai employ mainly infantry in their armies, prefering mobility to heavy armor. They also generally bring superior numbers to bear. While in the jungle, which is most of the time, they will employ asymetric tactics and guerilla style fighting to throw their enemy off balance. They rely on attrition caused by lighting raids and jungle heat to wear down their opponents.

They employ archers, but almost never use seige weapons, cavalry, or gunpowder.

Kingdoms
The Thorbai Kingdoms comprise the following principalities:
 * The Kingdom of Rangsit - Ruled by the Suttikul Dynasty
 * The Kingdom of Songhkhla - Ruled by the Wongsawat Dynasty
 * The Kingdom of Rayong - Ruled by the Mookjai Dynasty
 * The Kingdom of Mae Sot - Ruled by the Montri Dynasty
 * The Kingdom of Surat Thani - Ruled by the Wattana Dynasty
 * The Kingdom of Khon Kaen - Ruled by the Charoenkul Dynasty
 * The Kingdom of Pak Krat - Ruled by the Saowaluk Dynasty
 * The Kingdom of Hat Yei - Ruled by the Rattanakosin Dynasty