Ronso

"Choose any horse you wish—it is yours. I make this gift in your honor."

- Chief Appa The Ronso are the nomadic horse lords of the Grassy Plains, known both for the stock of their horses and the skill of their riders. They are traders and herdsmen that raise sheep and horses. During the summers, they move with their herds across the vast steppes of Valend, seeking fresh pastures.

Culture
The Ronso value freedom and peace. They travel in small nomadic groups of around 30 people, using horse and oxen to travel. Their homes, a form of sturdy tent, are portable and comfortable. They use dogs to help shepherds herd the cattle.

Familial and community bonds are important, and Ronso children are taught survival skills early on – how to collect dry animal dung for firewood, how to milk cattle, how to ride and use a bow and arrow, and even little boys are taught how to cook and sew.

Government
Inter-clan politics can be complex, as pacts and alliances shift and can be obscured. Each clan has a Lord or Lady that presides.

Religion
They worship the spirits of the wind, who aid their horses and guide them towards better pastures. They prepare small offerings of aromatic foods, and burn incense while they say their prayers.