Karnitiinians

Karnitiinians are an ethnolinguistic group traditionally inhabiting the Karnitian plains and river valleys in the eastern regions of Verdara, a fictional continent. The group comprises numerous clans bound by customary law, kinship, and shared cultural practices. Today Karnitiinians live in rural villages and urban neighborhoods across several nation-states and maintain diaspora communities in larger cities.

Language and identity: The Karnitian language, with several dialects, serves as a central marker of ethnic identity. Literacy and bilingualism are uneven across communities, reflecting regional differences in education and access to resources. Social identity is often reinforced through clan networks, festivals, and oral traditions.

History: Archaeological and historical records suggest Karnitiinians have been present in the Karnitian basins since the early Bronze Age, with later medieval polities described in regional chronicles. In the modern era, Karnitian communities often navigated integration with neighboring societies while preserving distinctive cultural practices and local governance structures.

Culture and economy: Traditional Karnitian culture emphasizes family lineage, community councils, and craft-based production such as pottery, weaving, and metalwork. Festivals center on harvests, river cycles, and ancestral commemorations. The economy combines subsistence farming and fishing with trade in crafts and, in many areas, small-scale manufacturing and services in urban centers.