Jhan

Ancient Jhan

The history of the Province of Jhan is as old as the history of Starblaydia itself. Origninally populated by the Yahn tribe circa 2,000 BC, they eventually became one of the more-powerful tribes in ancient Starblaydia, becoming known as the Jhan Tribe.

King Tivoli of the Jhan ruled the South-Central valleys and plains where his people lived; the Jhan had the mastery of the abundant Horse population and as such were probably the most powerful clan at the time because of their martial strength. They painted themselves for war, and dyed their hair a brilliant white with lime to call upon the powers of the gods in battle.

A Recognisable Feudal society had emerged, particularly among the Jhan, who had documentation of all aspects of life. The course of Starblaydi history can be said to have begun at around 1,000 BC.

Jhani Cavalry

Armed with a Bronze sword and heavy Bronze-tipped spear. Armoured with a circular wood, leather and metal shield, both horse and rider were covered in bronze-studded leather. The combination of mobility, armour and weaponry proved to be a winner, especially when added to the innate horsemanship and martial prowess of the Jhan.

Warfare

It was at this time that the first recorded inter-tribe warfare took place. Tablets and scrolls point to historical conflicts, but it is in the conflicts of the South that the first stories of battle are recounted. The Halad clan were beginning to mount almost daily attacks on the Taa. Knowing they were unable to stop the slaughters, Taa Chieftain Shoriso sought out King Tivoli in an attempt to win protection from the Halad. A twenty-four-year-long conflict began as the Jhan defended the Taa’s lands, and then their own from King Gar-Halad’s raiders.

It was the supremacy of the Horsemen of Jhan that turned the tide. Even against the marauding ferociousness of an axe-wielding Halad, the speed, skill and devotion of the Jhani Cavalry broke them time and time again, forcing them back into the mountains.

The Halad were eventually destroyed by the Jhan in about 732 BC. A huge army of Cavalry and armoured Legions (some using newer, better-made iron weapons but mainly still with bronze arms) crushed the Halad and forced the few remaining Halad towns and villages to swear fealty to the Jhan. The ageing Taa Cheiftain Shoriso also pledged his people’s allegiance to King Tivoli of the Jhan, giving the Jhan control over the entire southern-half of the land. Tivoli was now the most powerful man in the land.

Chivalry

In around 600BC, Chivalric Knights were first documented in Starblaydia. Lords, Nobles and the other descendants of the victorious Jhani Cavalry had forged themselves a code of honour to govern their behaviour, known as the Fam’dai. Over the next four-hundred years the knights, known as the Daii, would grow to become the most potent force in the land as they took up the highest positions in Jhani Government.

Modern Day Jhan

Modern-Day Jhan contains the Starlbaydi captial, Jhanna, as well as being in the centre of a large transportation network which runs the North-South length of western Starblaydia.