Arandorian

Arandorian refers to the people, language, and culture of Arandor, a historical region in the central highlands of the continent of Elarion. The term is used in ethnographic, linguistic, and literary contexts to describe a cohesive cultural area that persisted through various political changes.

Geography and population are centered on the central highlands, featuring a temperate climate, conifer forests, and river valleys. Settlements historically formed along the Silver River, with towns linked by trade routes. In the present day, Arandorian communities are distributed across several modern states, preserving regional identities within a broader federal framework.

Language and writing are associated with the Arandorian language, which belongs to the Arandorian language family. It employs agglutinative grammar, a system of noun cases, and uses a script known as the Arand script, derived from older runic traditions and used in inscriptions and literature.

History is traced through medieval documentation and later urban and artisanal growth in the 12th to 15th centuries, with notable centers for crafts and learning. Following later political upheavals, Arandor was absorbed into larger state formations. In the modern era, Arandorian communities are recognized within a multiethnic federation that supports cultural autonomy and language preservation.

Culture and society emphasize clan-based associations, councils of elders, and craft guilds. Economic life combines agriculture, animal husbandry, and artisanal production, especially textiles and metalwork. Cultural practices include seasonal harvest rites, river folklore, storytelling, and music featuring modal melodies and wind instruments. Architecture favoring hillside settlements reflects adaptation to mountainous terrain.