Boyoma

Boyoma
Country
Basics
Continent:	Boyoma
Capital:	Mombongo
Major Cities:	Mombongo
Based On:	Democratic Republic of the Congo
Politics
Trade
Primary Exports:	Minerals, Agriculture, Forestry
Demographics
Primary Language(s):	Boyoman
Religion(s):	Na Lwa
Demonym(s):	Boyoman

Boyoma is the southern-most continent in the realm of Alleria.

Water is associated with the land of Boyoma: the continent to the far east of Alleria. With vast plains and sprawling jungles, this land has the most to offer in natural resources. In relation to our world, imagine Central Africa: the Congo Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Kenya. The climate can vary drastically and can be as unpredictable as the sea.

History

Geography

Boyoma has an enormous amount of variance in biomes, the most extreme of which is cut off in the southern reaches by inhospitable mountain ranges. There is a longstanding belief that the mountains are filled with snow spirits who are possessive of their domain; it is not uncommon for Boyomans who are entreupenerial to attempt to begin operations in the mountains only for mysterious circumstances to strike and curse the party.*

• Some of which are Outsiders... others, who knows what happened?

The most famous expedition is the Lost Party of 1643. A large party, blessed by their regional lord and well-funded, well-supplied, knowing full well the expectations and past losses disappeared during a bad storm that prevented communication with the team for two months. A party was sent to check up on the original party, only to find that all humans are gone, leaving behind all their equipment.

Theories state that they may have gone into the tunnel to keep warm, but no bodies were found in the collapsed mineshaft. The homing pigeons they used to deliver messages were still alive and well in the tents despite the frigid temperatures.

Northern Boyoma is in a greenery-dense region that halts at the river.

Culture

Central Boyoma is dedicated to cattle rearing— the cattle herding lifestyle is strictly nomadic, following the seasons. It's become a rich cultural practice with it's own dialect. Yes. They are cowboys and super cool.

The cattle they herd is a long-time domesticated species of water buffalo of enormous size. They have been bred for muscle mass but also dependence on their caretakers: they roam freely but rely directly on their herders to keep an eye out for predators. Dogs and horses are often employed as working animals in this regard in order to (1) discourage large predators and (2) keep up with the herd.

It is not uncommon for cowboys to travel in family groups and get together sporadically for shits and giggles.

Dragons (Lwa)

In Boyoma, dragons are called "Lwa" or "Serpents.” They look like rivers, long and sleek with smooth scales and fin-like spines. They have no wings but are seen as flying in various paintings and tapestries.