The nomadic horse people of the "new" continent, known as Ekh Oron, form diverse pastoral nomadic tribes with various dialects. Two significant confederations, Merghits and Arghans, have emerged to enhance survival against the dangers of Vetus Mundi. Arghans, residing in the barren eastern lands, are characterized as more savage, engaging in raiding and mercenary activities. In contrast, the Merghits, in the west, are seen as more reasonable, often engaging in trade and pastoralism. Their environmentalist, shamanistic beliefs center around nature spirits, ancestors, and reverence for deities like the Great Sky Bird and Mother Wolf. Nomadic lifestyle involves seasonal migration with domesticated animals, while social structure includes clan leaders (Noyan) and tribe leaders (Khan) chosen semi-meritocratically.

Most nomads are herders who herd goats, camels, cows, sheep, and horses. Most of the When it comes to important political matters involving the tribe as a whole, such as war or succession, the head chieftain would usually hold what is known as a kuraltai (sacred assembly) where the whole tribe would vote on the issues.