Kao Dynasty

The Kao Dynasty of Shou Lung was an ancient empire that exerted their cultural and military influence into the eastern borders of the Hordelands and the nations of Southeast Faerûn.

History
The Kao treated all nations under their influence as vassal states. If these states paid their tribute and obeyed all laws of the Shou, then the Kao left them to their own will.

However, the cultural influence of the Shou had a more profound effect upon the tribes of the Endless Wastes, resulting in strong "eastern" trends in weaponry, language, and magic.