Diversity Amongst the Nomads of the Plains

"The Wagon Peoples, it is said, slay strangers." — Nomads of Gor, page 9.

The Wagon Peoples claim the Plains of Turia as their own. These plains lie on the southern portion of the continent, and extends from the Sea (Thassa) and the Ta-Thassa Mountains to the Voltai Range. However, the Wagon Peoples also claim land to the north, as far up as the Cartius River. The Cartius River, incidentally, was named for the direction it lies from the city of Ar.

"The Wagon Peoples claimed the southern prairies of Gor, from the gleaming Thassa and the mountains of Ta-Thassa to the southern foothills of the Voltai Range itself, that reared in the crust of Gor like the backbone of a planet. On the north they claimed lands even to the rush-grown banks of the Cartius, a broad, swift flowing tributary feeding into the incomparable Vosk." — Nomads of Gor, page 2.

Merchant caravans are often found making their way along highways and roads, traveling from city to city, township to township, selling their wares. However, caravans normally do not tread upon the southern plains because of the threat of the fierce Wagon Peoples. There are circumstances, however, which do allow for some Merchants to visit the Wagon Peoples. This is explored further on the Commercial Trade page.

No caravans, to my knowledge, make their way to the Wagon Peoples, who are largely isolated and have their own way of life. — Nomads of Gor, page 4 (footnote).

Four Tribes of Peoples, Each Unique

So, who are the Wagon Peoples? They are comprised of four (4) tribes: A Nomad of the Wagons the Kassars, the Kataii, the Paravaci and the Tuchuks.

"And there were four Wagon Peoples, the Paravaci, the Kataii, the Kassars, and the dreaded Tuchuk." — Nomads of Gor, page 9.

Not much is spoken of with regards to the Kassars, Kataii and Paravaci tribes, but it can be assumed that much of their customs and beliefs are similar and/or exact to those of the Tuchuks. I invite you to read further on this marvelously, colorful and intriguing group of people that call Gor their home.

 

 

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Special Note

Because of the differences in publishing the books, depending upon whether published in the U.S. or Europe, depending upon whether a first publishing or a Masquerade Books release, page numbers will often vary. All of my quotes are from original, first-printing U.S. publications (see The Books page for a listing of publishers and dates) with the exception of the following books:

  • Tarnsman of Gor (2nd Printing, Balantine)
  • Outlaw of Gor (11th Printing, Balantine)
  • Priest-Kings of Gor (2nd Printing, Balantine)
  • Assassin of Gor (10th Printing, Balantine)
  • Raiders of Gor (15th Printing, Balantine)
  • Captive of Gor (3rd Printing, Balantine)

Disclaimer

These pages are not written for any specific home, but rather as informational pages for those not able to get ahold of the books and read them yourself. Opinions and commentaries are strictly my own personal views, therefore, if you don't like what you are reading — then don't. The information in these pages is realistic to what is found within the books. Many sites have added information, assuming the existences of certain products and practices, such as willowbark and agrimony for healing, and travel to earth and back for the collection of goods. I've explored the books, the flora, the fauna, and the beasts, and have compiled from those mentioned, the probabilities of certain practices, and what vegetation mentioned in the books is suitable for healing purposes, as well as given practicalities to other sorts of roleplaying assumptions.