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You've stumbled into the pages of the
Dark Horde Moritu |
Did you ever have the urge to ride with the
Mongol hordes under Chingis Khan? Do you just know you would look
good in fur-trimmed hats and boots with turned up toes? Have you ever thought
that fermented mare's milk might go good over your frosted mini-wheats?
Does the idea of a dwelling with no corners sound cozy? Then you, my friend,
just might be a Mongol at heart!
The Qara Ordu Moritun (Dark Horde Riders), more commonly known as "the Moritu," is a cross-kingdom household for those interested in the research and re-creation of Medieval Mongolian cultures, from the reigns of Chingis Khan to Kublai Khan. We are a small subset of Asia-philes within the Society for Creative Anachronism, a Medieval Living History society (don't miss the teeny, tiny, fine print below). We build yurts (ger), make kumiss (fermented mare's milk), and live as nomads (on the steppes of western Pennsylvania every August).
Of Scholarly Interest:
To learn more about the Moritu read about our Traditions
To find out more about Mongolian culture try these links
Bibliography of Mongolian History and Culture
On Oriental Banners from a Mongol discussion list
Birth of the Moritu: Khanate Singing Horse History Files
MONGOLIAN INFORMATION LINKS