The Caravan

Barbaric and warlike, the Cimmerians of Cimmeria are the descendants of the ancient Atlanteans who survived a great cataclysm that submerged Atlantis into the sea. Forced to battle continually for their lives, the Atlanteans yet managed to retain vestiges of their former state of advanced barbarism. Then, their struggling culture came into contact with the powerful Pictish nation. The stone-age kingdoms clashed, and in a series of bloody wars, the outnumbered Atlanteans were hurled back into savagery - the once-proud Atlanteans reduced to wandering bands of ape-men that existed without human speech, fire or tools. These beings would eventually develop into a people known as the Cimmerians - ferocious savages untamed by any invaders yet progressing more rapidly than their old enemies. They fight on foot, mainly, and make savage raids on their neighbors to the east, north and south.

Aquilonian are related to the Zingarans, but the mixed racial heritage of these coastal peoples led discount them as Hyborians. The Zingarans are darker skinned than their Hyborian cousins and exotic in their habits. But this description also fits the people of Zamora, the two kingdoms and their populations are not related.

Barbaric to the core, Darfari are savage bandits and murderers that form loose bands in order to bring sacrifices to the altar of their god Yog. They file their teeth to points and use mud and twigs to style their black hair into horns, giving them a demonic appearance.

Hyborians encompass those descendants of the barbaric worshippers of Bori, who swept from the north millennia ago and destroyed the ancient empire of Acheron. The original Hyborians were tawny-haired and grey-eyed, but intermingling with other races has diversified their appearance.

The tribes of the Pictish Wilderness are continually at war with each other, their neighbors, and anybody who is unfortunate enough to wander into their territory. The life of the average Pict is one of constant, unrelenting horror, as dark gods or bloody wars threaten to snatch away life and soul at every turn.

Zamorian are reputed to be the best thieves in the world and cities such as "Shadizar the Wicked" and the "City of Thieves" reinforce the reputation of this despotic state.

Known for being the cutthroat champions of the sea, Zingaran are a race to be wary of. Hemmed in on all sides by ocean, the Shemite, or the Pict tribes, Zingaran had little choice for expansion and trade but to take to the open seas. The captains of their ships spread fear and respect simultaneously of their race throughout Hyboria, especially in the coastal regions.

Stygians are ruled by King Ctesphon, but it is no secret that the priests of Set are the true power in the land. Only the Black Ring, a cabal of sorcerers led by Thoth-Amon, rivals the priests in power and influence.

The yellow-haired Aesir and red-haired Vanir are the pale-skinned, blue-eyed race who rule the kingdoms north of Cimmeria. Known for being wayward and fierce, they use their powerful builds or brute strength to overwhelm their enemies in battle.