Tribe Zydenkahl

Tribe Zydenkahl is the Byzahren tribe who make their home on the plains around River Zyden. The word "kahl" means river, derived from "kahr" meaning water in a general sense, or as in lake. The population of the tribe is around eight hundred byzahren, with around five hundred of those living in the village called Zettran, often just referred to as Zydenkahl Village. The rest are dotted around smaller villages and isolated huts, most of which are directly adjacent to the river side. Though currently not at war, the tribe has a long history of conflict with the Kahreda tribe.

The tribe is led by Chief Ezdekandra, who is the uncle of Estevahl, the story's protagonist.

The defining face paint consists of blue lines from the eye brows to the top of the head and from the lower lip to below the chin. This is worn by tribe members any time they are on duty for the tribe, and at communal events.