Adalricks

The Adalricks are an ethnic group native to the eastern highlands of Eldoria. They occupy a mountainous frontier along the Valinar Range, with settlements in river valleys and pine forests. Historically cohesive through clan networks, they are recognized for distinctive crafts, seasonal rites, and a long-standing emphasis on land stewardship and self-sufficiency.

The Adalric language is the native tongue of the Adalricks. It exists as a small continuum of dialects that shade into neighboring highland varieties. The language features consonant clusters, vowel harmony, and a robust oral tradition of poetry and saga.

Traditional governance centered on clan-holdings led by chieftains known as Lirn. Inter-clan alliances and controlled trade defined regional politics. Archaeological and folkloric records suggest settlement in the highlands by early centuries, with mining and metalworking shaping economic life. In modern times, many Adalricks participate in a regional federation that coordinates defense, infrastructure, and education while preserving local customs.

The Adalricks are noted for metalworking, woodworking, and weaving. They produce tools, weapons, and ornate ceremonial items, and they operate markets anchored by craft guilds. Agriculture focuses on barley, legumes, and root crops, supplemented by hilltop herding.

Estimates place the Adalricks at roughly 120,000 to 180,000 people, with a diaspora in coastal towns and neighboring regions. Cultural revival movements seek to preserve language, crafts, and traditional festivities while engaging with broader Eldorian society.