Kasusers

Kasusers are a fictional ethnic group created for speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing settings. They are usually depicted as a maritime people inhabiting the Kasura Archipelago, a string of isles lying along the eastern trade routes of their world. The term Kasuser appears in various works and game materials as a self-identifying label for this community.

Language and society: The Kasu language is described as agglutinative and richly nautical in vocabulary, with a system of kin terms and honorifics used in public assemblies. Kasuser society is organized around clan networks and a council of elders, with communal resource sharing and inter-island trade.

Culture and economy: Seafaring crafts, shipbuilding, navigation, and market towns form the economic core. Festivals center on sea and harvest cycles, and art often features wave motifs and carved figureheads. Religion in many depictions blends animist ancestor veneration with syncretic elements drawn from neighboring cultures.

Histories and portrayals: In fiction, Kasusers are portrayed with varying degrees of nuance, from skilled merchants to steadfast voyagers. Writers and game designers discuss how to avoid clichés and promote diverse representations. The concept has also influenced world-building in several settings.