Setting

The World of Bukana

Welcome to the archipelago of Bukana. These islands are inspired by the rich cultures of pre-colonial Philippines & Indonesia. Meaning “gateway,” this prosperous, magical archipelago is the commercial hub of our blossoming world where a visitor can see travelers inspired by cultures throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and even Meso- and South America.

World of Bukana: Anggrephon Rajahnate

The kingdom of Anggrephon is a shining jewel of Bukana. It is a rich and prosperous nation with many alliances throughout the archipelago. The region of the northeastern islands has long had economic and social ties to the influential kingdom of Bhodan. That maritime power’s culture can be seen and heard in most of the…

Cultures: Berani Tribes

This is a new series of articles that will discuss various ethnolinguistic groups within Bukana and beyond. An ethnolinguistic group is an umbrella term for a number of tribes that are joined together by common language and traditions. For instance, today we are looking at the Berani. This is a term that may or may…

Framework: Ancestries & Bloodlines

Here at Secret Garden Games, we don’t like using the term “Races” to describe various species of peoples and their abilities. And we downright hate the term “Subraces.” So unlike most 5e settings we prefer the terms “Ancestries” and “Bloodlines,” respectively. So we present to you the basic descriptions of the ancestries and bloodlines that…

World of Bukana: Spirits

Spirits – Through the Mists The tropical islands of Bukana are a highly magical place. Its people rightly believe that every person, object, and place has a spirit or soul. These entities are said to wield a myriad of powers and abilities and are the cause of many natural phenomena, as well as diseases and…

Cultures: Bughitawo Tribes

In our Cultures series, we discuss various ethnolinguistic groups within Bukana and beyond. An ethnolinguistic group is an umbrella term for a number of tribes that are joined together by common language and traditions. For instance, today we are looking at the Bughitawo. This is a term that may or may not be used by…

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