Nadasaloy, the River Village

History
As the city of Kaylahon grew in size, people began to travel up the river of Daluyan in search for more resources. Eventually, after requesting permission from the spirits, these individuals settled along a safe section of the river bank, and the quaint village of Nadasaloy was formed.

Nadasaloy thrives on its trade with Kaylahon, supplying the larger city with various pelts, woods, and other supplies that can only be found deep within the forests of Timanduk. The third datu presiding over the village, however, grew greedy with this power, and sought to conquer the forest and other communities, block the river trade, and eventually invade and take Kaylahon for himself.

Although Nadasaloy is a small settlement, Nadasaloy is no stranger to disaster.

Thankfully, such an era has passed, and now Nadasaloy has returned to its peaceful trade. The spirits seem to be in favor of the village as well, but all who live there know nature will not stand to be disrespected twice.

Important Figures
Datu Kasunod. The current chieftain of this polity, a human datu named Kasunod, is the fourth descendant of the original settlers of Nadasaloy. After slaying his father, a greedy ruler who perverted the village’s trade for his own benefit, Datu Kasunod wears a magalong: a red crown of cloth indicating his bravery and ferocity.

Datu Kasunod currently aims to reforge peace with the spirits of the forest and repair the village’s relations with other communities. Though most seem to be appeased, occasionally a vengeful spirit will curse a resident of Nadasaloy, marking them for death.

Babaylan Siginagala. The spirit medium known as Siginagala sees the world not through mortal eyes, but eyes entrenched in the realm of the spirits.

Born from the island’s balete tree, Siginagala lives at the edge of Nadasaloy to ensure her innate connection with the spirits of Timanduk is never severed. Visitors to her abode are always offered betel nuts to chew upon, for that is hospitality.

Binibining Diray-Diray. Binibining Diray-Diray is the wife of Datu Kasunod, and serves as the village’s master of commerce and trade. While Datu Kasunod makes sure that raiders from enemy communities past the forest cannot overwhelm Nadasaloy, she ensures that trade flows to and from Kaylahon, and thus enriches her entire village.