Nilo is a continent located in southern Erdas. It is similar to Africa in culture and appearance, and is ruled by a High Chieftain. Cabaro and Uraza originate from here.
Description[]
Nilo’s landscapes include deserts, jungles, and savannas. Zebras, wildebeest, hyena, and several different types of big cats live on the continent. Big cats are often seen hunting at night. Water and food are both scarce in some regions, but despite the harsh living conditions, many people thrive in Nilo. Houses are often made from mud, animal skins, and thatched roofs. Nilo is known for its export of coffee (at least in the game) and its warm climate.
As mentioned throughout the books, Nilo has many myths, legends, and folktales. These include the legend of the Rain Dancer and the Stormspeaker, and Kovo the Ape’s folktale mentioned in The Book of Shane: Vendetta. The continent also houses the Evertree, the most important location in all of Erdas.
Towns, Cities, and Landmarks[]
- Cabaro’s oasis: The home of Cabaro the Lion, and a major location in Rise and Fall.
- Caylif: A town with a large marketplace and another location in The Return.
- The Evertree: The birthplace of Erdas, which is also the origin of the spirit animal bond.
- The Red Orchard: An orchard which housed Uraza’s talisman in the First Devourer War.
- Zourtzi: A revered military fort, which is owned by Faisel, one of the most wealthy merchants on the continent. It is also a major location in The Return.
- The Taabara Chasm: A sinkhole with three intersecting land bridges and a waterfall pouring down into it; there’s a pathway at the bottom leading to Maktaba.
Notable Characters from Nilo[]
- Abeke: A main protagonist in the series, and the summoner of Uraza.
- Irtike: One of the Heroes’s companions who assisted in finding Cabaro’s talisman.
- Karmo: A recurring character who was bonded to a hamerkop, a bird featured in the Rain Dancer legend. He later appears as a Redcloak.
- Nefrini: A legendary Niloan hero, and the wielder of the Stormspeaker.
- Takoda: The summoner of Kovo the Ape and a major character in the second series. He is also notable for being of dual heritage (Zhongese-Niloan).
- Tembo: The first Greencloak.
- The High Chieftain of Nilo: The leader of Nilo.
- Chief Ugo: The relative of the High Chieftain.
- Tarik: One of the Greencloaks’ finest warriors and the guardian of the Four Heroes.
- Uraza: One of the Four Fallen.
Notable Events that Took Place in Nilo[]
- The Battle for the Golden Lion: A Second Devourer War battle for Cabaro’s talisman in Cabaro’s oasis.
- The Battle of the Great Beasts: A mostly Great Beast battle for the fate of Erdas at The Evertree.
- The Fall of Zourtzi: An ambush where Zerif and an army of infected Greencloaks storm the military fortress Zourtzi.
Trivia[]
- Nilo is pronounced as "nye-loh".[1]
- Nilo is an anagram for "lion".
- Nilo is the birthplace of Erdas (much like Africa) and the home of the first Greencloaks.
- According to Takoda, in South Nilo, cliffdiving is a very popular sport.