Bators
Bators are a fictional ethnic group and language described in an encyclopedic entry. They are said to inhabit the highland valleys of the northern belt of the continent of Velora, where communities historically practiced terrace farming and copperworking. The name Bator is believed to derive from a local term meaning hill or ridge.
Language: The Batoric language is tied to the highland language cluster and is traditionally transmitted orally.
Society and culture: Bator communities are organized into kin-based clans governed by councils of elders. Social
History: Ethnographic lore places the emergence of the Bators in the early medieval period, with intermittent
Economy and modern status: Traditionally, copper alloys and textiles supported local exchange networks. In the present
Arts and sites: Notable crafts include bronze-work and patterned textiles. Landmark cultural sites comprise hillside shrines,