The desert civilization at the north end of the continent of Kailash.
"The Kingdom of Barbas, commonly disregarded as a land of little value and no real culture, is one of several such misunderstood societies. Located on the northernmost end of Kailash, stretching out as far east as the mountain range on the northwest tip of Yarlung, their kingdom is home to a nomadic and minimalist people. As the land of Kailash is mainly comprised of arid, inhospitable desert, this is a necessary approach to life on the surface, in contrast to the comparatively easy living of the Barbas have a rich history of storytelling, a surprisingly long cultural memory, and an aptitude for combat and cooperation which makes the tracking and capture of larger beasts a routine matter. Although the Barbas are hostile to outsiders, this is largely a result of a pervasive scarcity mindset and not outright hatred." ~ On the History of the Nine Kingdoms of Yarlung, Gnilda