Editing Setting:Golden Archipelago/Factions (section)

==Tribes==
There are native tribes who inhabit the islands as well; Some of them are members of local kingdoms, while others carve their own territory in the archipelago.

===Apo Kayan===
A jungle tribe, they have an aggressive culture which includes headhunting and raiding. Based on Borneo's Dayak, Iban and Kayan cultures, maybe with some mesoamerica smatterings.

===Maui===
'''subtribes''': tikitiki, matavaru, kalana, maraehihi, kisikisi

A big island tribe with some subtribes. Excellent navigators, scattered among a lot of the eastern islands in the archipelago. Based on Polynesian cultures. The subtribes are based on individuals in the mythical brotherhood of the Maui religion.

Tikitiki: excellent warriors, they have a wide range of shark-teeth weaponry and are feared because of their ferocity in close combat. But, they have a big sense of pride.

Matavaru: well-known artisans, they carve as well as they weave. When iron was introduced to the Maui, they were the first to learn metalcrafting. They are quick to criticize and have an eye for mistakes.

Kalana: top-notch navigators, they can navigate through the ocean even in a moonless, starless night. Their wanderlust is strong, that they have a very powerful longing when they stay in one place too long.

Maraehihi: powerful shamans, they can channel the holy ancestors to warp reality in ways they will them to be. Also known to be mischevious tricksters and pranksters.

Kisikisi: hard-working farmers and inventors, they have sharp minds and memories. They sometimes get taken by a fiery desire, and will be stubborn in achieving it.

===Houdan===
Another island culture, but one deeply versed in magic. Specifically black magic. Based on Carribean cultures.

===Dreaming Tribe or Dreamers===
A desert culture living on a big island which was isolated for a long time. Their unique way of life, which revolves around dreams, have endured for a very long time unchanged. They have many names in the past, but since the introduction of foreign language, they call themselves the dreamers. They themselves have forgotten their past tribal name. Based on Native Australian and Papuan cultures.