Capital: Oomadrah
Ruler: Archon (king)
Worship: The Aghama
Largest tribe of Jaddayoth, many of whom are hara who fled Megalithica at the time of the Varrish defeat in that continent.
Their society is governed by many strict codes, one of which is their religious cult connected with the Aghama. The Maudrah's priesthood, the Niz, are basically political. It is suspected they were responsible for putting Ariaric on the throne, and that he is answerable to them.
To the Maudrah, the Aghama is a ruthless and vengeful entity, whom it is necessary to placate in numerous ways. The Aghama may be offended by deviations from custom, such as wearing the wrong mode of attire in any situation, or utilising incorrect modes of address to other hara. Any har invoking the displeasure of the Aghama is obliged to make the correct penance. Small allowances are made for visitors to the region, but are barely tolerated and repeated aberrations inflame the temper of the Niz. An efficient police force, known as the Aditi, are employed by the Niz to supervise the streets of towns and cities. Fleeing abruptly is the recommended response from any visitor invited to 'partake of the hospitality of the Niz'.
The capital city of Oomadrah is probably the most lenient and it is rumoured that within the palace of Sykernesse, seat of the Archon in Ommadrah, restrictions adhered to by the Maudrah community do not apply. This may be because Ariaric's consort, Elisyin, is of Ferike origin and has considerable influence within Sykernesse itself. The court of Sykernesse is on intimate terms with the court of Phaonica in Immanion. Since visitors from Almagabra are frequent and would be offended if asked to behave in any manner other than that of a respected Gelaming, this too may be a reason why regulations are relaxed within the palace. The more cynical may believe the reason that conditions at the palace are more relaxed is because Ariaric and Wrark Fortuny, High Priest of the Niz, simply can't be bothered with such restrictions for themselves.
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