Bojujians

Bojujians are a fictional ethnic group created for world-building and featured in various speculative works. In those sources, they are depicted as a coastal-inland people with a distinct language and customary practices. The portrayal varies by author, but most accounts present them as maintaining continuity with ancient agricultural traditions while engaging with regional trade networks.

The name Bojujian is believed to derive from the Boju River in their region, while self-designations include "Bojur" for the people and "Boju" for the language. The Bojujian language is described as a member of the hypothetical Boju-ji language family, with two major dialect groups, North Bojujian and South Bojujian, each with distinctive phonology and vocabulary.

Geographically, they inhabit the river valleys and coastal plains of the southeastern Nyara archipelago. Population estimates vary, but many sources place the Bojujians in the hundreds of thousands, with diaspora communities in urban centers. Their social structure centers on clan lineages and village councils that manage resources and resolve disputes. The economy blends fishing, root-crop cultivation, and local trade.

Historically, Bojujians are described as establishing early settlements, developing trade networks, and maintaining rich oral and ritual traditions. They are said to have encountered external powers during the colonial era, leading to social change and later cultural preservation efforts.

Culture emphasizes oral literature, funerary rites, and crafts such as weaving and drum-making. Music and dance feature rhythmic patterns tied to seasonal cycles, while cuisine centers on shared staples and fermented products. Modern descriptions note language revitalization and education programs as part of contemporary Bojujian identity.