Buzukus
Buzukus are an ethnolinguistic group native to the island archipelago of Loriana in the central sea. The name also designates their language, Buzuku, which is spoken by most inhabitants of coastal villages and by diasporic communities on two neighboring islands. Buzuku belongs to the Sepio-Dersic language group and has two major dialects, northern and southern. The writing system is a Latin-based script introduced in the 19th century, though oral tradition remains strong in storytelling, poetry, and song.
Society and culture among the Buzukus are organized around kin-based clans and harbor-based settlements. Local governance
Economy of the Buzuku communities relies on artisanal crafts for export, seafood, seaweed farming, and seasonal
History suggests that the Buzuku expanded across Loriana between the 11th and 14th centuries, developing strong