Kerra Isle

This home to the cat people of Odus is a dense, tropical jungle, lush with plant and animal life at the edge of a gray stone cliff ridge. The rocky cliff face of the ridge is vertical and extremely dangerous, and can only be climbed in certain cracks and crevasses, which makes Kerra Ridge impenetrable from the south.

The village of the cat people surrounds a clear, shallow lake that feeds a waterfall, that drops over a hundred feet into the small, rocky, deep lake below the ridge. Crude narrow paths cut through the dense jungle trees, spreading out from and surrounding Kerra Village.

Patrols of kerra are often found moving along the paths and trails that encircle Kerra Village, looking for intruders. Small wooden and bamboo outposts have been constructed along the ridge and at the outer regions of the village, and are constantly manned by small squads of warriors. The kerra, an intelligent and peaceful race, will not act violently toward adventurers or travelers unless provoked. When they are engaged in combat, however, they are brutal and savage warriors, as their fighting instinct overrides their intelligence.

Kejaan, Spirit of Kerra, was an ancient and legendary hero. He is the warrior prince who is credited with the founding of Kerra Ridge, organizing and uniting its then small and feudal clans, and spawning the wisdom and tradition that is held in so high esteem by the current kerran citizens. His near deification is reinforced at evening fires and tribal ceremonies where tales are told and songs are sung about his heroism in battle and his wisdom in times of peace. In warrior training, young kerra are taught the ways of Kejaan and "for Kejaan" is a popular battle cry. Many kerran warriors call on Kejaan to aid them in battle and thank Kejaan when they have done well in battle. It is said, although no one outside the village has witnessed it, that Kejaan will sometimes materialize from spirit form and walk among the people of Kerra Isle, giving them advice, aid, and enlightenment.