Some of the peoples in Aventuria are not at such an advanced stage of political organization as The Empire , Horas' Realm and the other states. They still live in tribes or clans.
 

Hylailos is the largest of the Cyclopes' Islands off the West Coast of Aventuria. Some Cyclopes still inhabit the islands, but they are  on good terms with the human inhabitants.

The Cyclopes will fight outside their home islands only under dire circumstances (e.g.against Borbarad) and will not serve as mercenaries.
Allies and enemies: The islands are a semi-independent province of Horas' Realm.Their people  rarely venture from their island, so their most common enemies are Thorwal or Al'Anfa raiders.
Figures: Use Greek Hoplites for the spearmen. The catapults should be as big as possible, perhaps even one scale larger than the rest of the figures.

Thorwal Thorwal lies on the northwest coast of Aventuria and is populated by a blonde people who came over the sea from the West. Hard-drinking, hard-fighting and more than a little anarchic, the Thorwalers should be dear to any wargamer's heart, even if their military effectiveness may leave something to be desired. Skilled seafarers, they bear more than a little resemblance to the Vikings. For more details, read here.

Allies and enemies: Thorwal raiders have plagued the coasts and rivers of just about any country in Aventuria. Their land borders on the Northern fringes of The Empire, where minor clashes are not uncommon, and on the Orksteppe, fighting with the Orcs is endemic.Recently, a naval war has broken out with the Horas' Realm

Figures: Any Viking or Dark Age figures would be suitable, also fantasy barbarians if not too exaggerated in anatomy and equipment.As these are Fantasy Vikings winged and horned helmets are OK. Thorwalers don't need mercenaries. If anything, they provide mercenaries themselves.

Update: The naval war with Horas realm has resulted in political  developments leading to a unified state in Thorwal. This has not been accepted by all Thorwal people. Artillery is being built and used at sea and to defend fortifications.New types of ships are being developed. Tame mammoths have been used as beasts of burden and for work, but not (yet?) in battle.

Gjalsk Barbarians In a small corner of Northern Aventuria lies Gjalsk, a small territory with a harsh climate. The people of Gjalsk are the typical fantasy barbarians: clad in furs, bare-chested in the coldest of winters, with big swords and axes.

Allies and enemies: Gjalsk is a very remote region. This and the reputation of its inhabitants is the reason that is has been mostly left alone. Their most serious enemies are the Orcs, and there are occasional clashes with the Nivesian nomads. Far-ranging raids can reach Thorwal or the Bornland

Figures: Any fantasy Barbarians , the wilder, the better. Barbarians don't need mercenaries. If anything, they provide mercenaries themselves.
 

The Nivesians The Nivesians are nomadic people that live in the cold wastes of North-eastern Aventuria. They make a living by hunting and by herding Karen deer. They live in close alliance with the Norbarde trading people, whose caravans of  wagons roam trough much of northern Aventuria. The Norbardes are a vital link for the Nivesians, exchanging furs for grain or iron tools and weapons.

Allies and enemies: Few enemies venture into the Northern wastes. Orcs and Goblins are the most common enemy. There are occasional clashes or alliances with Bornland settlers.
Figures: For the Nivesians, Finn or Lapp figures would be best, but Scythians or Thracians will do. For the Norbarde, use Renaissance Russian or Polish figures.

Rules:This army is one that cries out for house rules that allow some type of light infantry for HoTT. If you use such rules, replace any of the warband and Shooters with Rangers.

Nivesians are too poor to be able to afford mercenaries.

The Bornland The heavily forested Bornland is the last outpost of civilisation in the North-east of Aventuria. Originally inhabited by Goblins, it was conquered by the Military Orders on behalf of the Empire. Later, it became independent. It is now ruled by a caste of bickering and squabbling nobles. In the coastal region, a few cities have managed to wring independence from their overlords. Their burghers are ready to defend their position by force of arms.

Allies and enemies: The main enemies of the Bornlanders are the orcs and such goblins as still inhabit the remoter regions of the Bornland. Apart from that, the nobles mainly fight among themselves or against the cities. There are occasional alliances with the Nivesians

Figures: Use late Medieval or Renaissance Eastern European figures. The Dragoons should be represented by Polish winged Hussars. If you want to be fancy, paint one element as carrying eagle feathers, one with white swan's wings and convert one to dragon wings.

Whereas in most of Aventuria, the population are free men and women, in the Bornland the farmers are serfs, tied to their land and their lord. Its nobles have a very high opinion of themselves and a very low one of their underlings. Accordingly, they prefer to fight without relying on the levy. Indeed many fear to put arms into the hand of their serfs, and not without reason. But there are also more enlightened lords who have better relations. Either way, the levy is only called out in dire circumstances.

Novadis The Khom desert in the central South of Aventuria is inhabited by the fierce Novadi Bedouin. the realm of the Caliph. It is here, in the holy city of Kheft, that Rastullah revealed himself as the One and Only God. The Novadis set out on a holy war against the heathens who prayed to the Twelve Gods and conquered much of the South-West of the continent. Many settled in those lands now ruled by the Caliph.But most preferrred to hold on to the time-honoured ways of their forefathers and to strictly following Rastullah's commands as interpreted by the Mawdli,his holy men.

Allies and enemies: The Novadis are trusty followers of the Caliph against foreign enemies, especially against the Unbelievers. This does not mean that they are above raiding his territory or his caravans when there is no other way to gain fame and fortune. And there are always the blood feuds between the clans to keep things interesting.

Figures: Use Arab Bedouin or Tuareg figures.

RulesThe Novadi tend to charge at the first opportunity. However compared to other knights in Aventuria, the lancers are poorly equipped. Depending on which aspect you want to emphasize, make them knights or riders.
True Believers will not employ magicians or heathen mercenaries.
 

Mohas The dark-skinned Moha tribes live in tropical South of Aventuria, inhabiting the rain-forests, savannah and lush islands.

Allies and enemies: Mostly the Moha tribes fight among themselves. Their main external enemies are pirates and Al'Anfa slave raiders. They also raid the settlements of colonists from more civilised areas who hope make a living at the edge of the jungle - use the City state list.

Figures: Just about any scantily-clad dark-skinned warriors are suitable - Amazon Indians, Zulus, Malays etc..

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