Ijodkorni

Ijodkorni refers to both the Ijodkorni people and their language, a community native to the eastern highlands of the fictional nation of Veridia. In ethnographic writing it is used to denote a distinct cultural group separate from neighboring communities.

The name derives from ijod meaning "craft" and korni meaning "people" in the Ijodkorni language, reflecting the community's long association with skilled crafts.

The first written references appear in twelfth-century trade chronicles. The group maintained political autonomy in the highlands and participated in regional exchanges with coastal polities. A modern cultural revival began in the late twentieth century.

Ijodkorni territory covers roughly 2,400 square kilometers in the Amara highlands. The population is about 120,000, with major communities in Arin, Lumka, and Heta. Most residents are bilingual in Veridian.

Ijodkorni is an agglutinative language in the Tasaranan family, with two main dialects, Arin and Jaal. Standard Ijodkorni is used in education and media, while Veridian remains common in everyday administration and urban life.

The society emphasizes craftwork, especially weaving, metalwork, and woodcarving. Social life centers on kinship networks and clan associations, with seasonal harvest ceremonies and a biennial festival known for music, poetry, and ritual processions.

Agriculture, forestry, and crafts comprise the core economy, supplemented by small-scale tourism around mountain passes and craft markets. The government supports minority-language programs and cultural preservation, with active diaspora communities in neighboring regions.