The Cabal Archipelago was a theocracy centered around The One God. Cabal was an archipelago for the most part, with its mainland holdings located on the sides of sheer cliffs, a stretch of coast that was severely mountainous. Just like the Nameless Ones, they came from the First Empire. One of these sects was that of the Mockers. They had a tradition of delivering hostages to fend off potential enemies. " ―Prayer of Child, The Masked Monks of Cabal