The Eremites hail from the ancient, now-collapsed civilizations of the Great Red Sand They are split into multiple factions and tribes, each with their own beliefs and codes of conduct, although these factions are not always mutually exclusive. Strife sometimes erupts between different Eremite groups, which is why consultants and advisors are appointed by Ruhk Shah to facilitate communication. In fact, the name "Eremites" is simply a blanket term for all of the tribes of the desert, ignoring any of the distinctions between said tribes. Some tribes are more dangerous to outsiders than others.

The tribe the user encounters is one of these.