Chadi

Chadi family names are reflective of the type of trade the family specializes in. the structure of names is:

Family name / First Name / Patronymic

The family name is constructed from the Chadi dialect of Ancient Urnati. The patronymic name is derived from the father’s name and mother’s name, taking the first syllable from each, indicating parentage in the name.

Chadigartu Trade Council

Chadigartu High Executive

Mixed ethnicities that are based in Chadi are usually named for the Chadi parent, but have a suffix added to the last name to reflect the other ethnicity. Ex: If a Chadi marries an Orsholonian, the family name will have the suffix -lon added, hyphenated. Therefor, Targa would become Targa-lon.

The Chadi base their laws and values around trade. Everything will have an aspect of trading, from courtship to sheepherding. Chadi are know for their incomparable deal-making ability, but above all, for acting fairly. Those who choose to go against this ideal of fairness are ostracized, regardless of ethnicity, background, or status. They avoid dealings in illegal or illicit goods. While they value fairness, their definition of "fair" often differs from others. To a Chadi, "fair" means that there was equal value in a trade. This means that they see equity not in the availbility of something, but the monetary value of something. For example, it may be considered "fair" by others that adventurers split the spoils of their adventures. But to the Chadi, it will only be fair if they are first compensated for their efforts, and then the remainder split. So instead of splitting things evenly, they would consider it fair to split it based on participation, most especially, financial contribution.

The Chadi and the Declarative Articles

The Declarative Articles are the foundation for the peace that has been in place on Arnathia for more than 12 centuries. What many do not know is the role that the Chadi had in the creation of the document.

When King Senden Torgaro and his son Gawas II were working to create a document that would bring together the nine Arnathian nations, they were having significant issues balancing the needs and desires of each country with the others. Each country had their own priorities, their definition of what was fair, and of course, the interests of their countries took precedence. King Senden could not see a way to bring these together. Gawas made a radical suggestion: bring in the Chadis.

The Chadis were legendary for creating multi-party deals in their trades, and their ability to see what each paty needed to come to an agreement was unmatched. Gawas proposed bringing in the top Chadi traders and having them craft the basic structure, as well as help negotiate the final agreement.

Sendend balked at the idea. The Chadi were indeed skilled at these deals, but they also had a reputation for the leaving the best for themselves. Gawas convinced his father to allow him to make some inquiries. And so, Gawas surreptitiously traveled to Chadigartu to meet with the Chadi Trade Council’s High Executives to see if he could work out a deal.

The High Executives could see significant value in being able to help ini crafting the agreement. But Gawas was very careful in what he offered. In the end, after a solid week of negotiation, Gawas and the High Executives had come to a deal.

The Chadi assistance would be in secret. There were coountries that refused to deal with the Chadi, and if these countries knew the Chadi were involved, they likely would not sign the new agreement. The Orsholon Royal Family, Gawas in particular, would communicate clandestinely with the Chadi through back channels. It is rumored that many meetings were had at the Enchanted Jackal Pub, and that there was a connection between the pub and the Royal Palace. These meetings continued up until the actual signing.

The Chadi were happy to keep silent. For their participation and silence, Gawas gave them significant rewards. The Chadi would be given a preferred status when trading with Orsholon, and would be free from tariffs when crossing the border. This alone was sufficient to sway the Chadi, as it meant unfettered trade. But there was one condition: a significant amount of Enen Finds were being traded in Orsholon, and many of these had origins in Chadigartu. This would have to stop. In the clause, if even one trade was found to be connected to the Chadi, it could be used as an escape clause, causing the Chadi to lose all their rewards. The Chadi agreed to not only disavow any such trades, but to heavily prosecute those who made them.

In the end, the Chadi were instrumental in creating the framework of the Declarative Articles, and have profited mightily evern since.