Wuxion Khaganate

Stretching over the vast Plains of Ao, the Wuxion Khaganate is a realm of nomadic tribes united under the iron fist of Khagan Wuxion.

History
These lands had been nominally under imperial rule for centuries but in reality the empire had little interest in ruling over the nomads so they were left alone as long as they strayed clear of the major trading routes.

With the fall of the Imperium, Wuxion of the Dark Stallion Tribe waged a series of wars to unify the tribes. Now he is the undisputed Lord of the Plains, none passes through his realm without paying tribute. The merchant cities in the plains are still autonomous, but they pay tribute to Wuxion. So far the khagan has not waged war against his neighbors who try to keep him placated by frequently sending him lavish gifts.

Life
Contrary to the colorful descriptions of the barbarity and cruelty of Wuxion, the khagan cares little for how his subjects conduct their life as long as they pay their tribute in either gold or troops. Settlements under the khagan's protection experience little-to-no bandit activity as anyone who dares break Wuxion's Peace is immediately dealt with (and exclusively with lethal force).