Kenéstans
Kenéstans are a fictional indigenous people described in ethnographic fiction and speculative histories as inhabiting the highland plateau of Kenésta in the northern region of the continent of Ardia. In these narratives, the Kenéstan share a distinct language, social structure, and cultural traditions that distinguish them from neighboring groups.
The name Kenéstan combines the root Ken- with the regional suffix -stan, echoing terms used by surrounding
The Kenéstan homeland is described as a montane plateau at elevations of 1,000–2,500 meters, with temperate
Kenéstan is described as an agglutinative, subject–object–verb language with moderate vowel harmony. It has several dialects
Oral histories situate the Kenéstans as early inhabitants of Kenésta, later forming loose confederations. Contact with
Arts include weaving, wood carving, and frame drum music. Diet centers on maize, tubers, legumes, and river