Rivain

The nation of Rivain is located in the northern parts of Thedas. Its capital city is Dairsmuid, which is on in the southern end of the Rivain peninsula.

Culture
Its dark-skinned humans, the Rivaini, have a peaceful relationship with the elves. The city of Llomerryn is known to have a semi-permanent Dalish encampment on its outskirts. The Qunari settlement of Kont-aar is in northern Rivain.

Unlike the majority of peoples in Thedas, the Rivaini are not Andrastians and don't believe in the Maker. Rather, they are pantheists who believe in the Natural Order. Many, especially in Kont-aar, have also converted to the Qun, as their religion and the Qun are not very contradictory. Although there are prohibitions on magic, seers are revered as a matter of tradition. These local hedge witches converse with spirits and even allow themselves to be possessed, though it is supposedly done so for the benefit of their villages.

Social standing in Rivain is often marked by tattoos and body piercings. The more elaborate one's decorations, the higher one's rank.

Cities

 * Ayesleigh
 * Dairsmuid (Capital)
 * Kont-aar
 * Llomerryn

Notable people with Rivain origins

 * Duncan
 * Isabela
 * Martin

Behind the scenes

 * Rivain possesses strong allegories to Spain during the Middle Ages, particularly around and during the occupation of the islamic Moors (ala Qunari in Dragon Age). The references to Spain can be seen in the Mediterranean complexion of the Rivaini people, as well as the parallels of religious circumstances and society known of Iberian territories prior to the Reconquista.
 * Also the people of Rivain bear similarities with the real world nations of Lebanon,Greece and Israel.Their religion, which is centered around Seers, has similarities with voodoo.Also, in Rivain piercings show social status, just like some African tribes.