Kiteisiä
Kiteisiä is an ethnolinguistic group native to the Kiteian Archipelago, a chain of islands off the western coast of the continent of Veridia. The largest communities are on the islands of Kitea, Lumera, and Vayra, with smaller settlements spread across the coastal belts. The Kiteisiä speak Kiteish, a language within the Veridian language family, and recognize two broad dialects: Northern Kiteish and Southern Kiteish. The population is estimated at around 45,000.
Etymology: The ethnonym Kiteisiä is commonly linked to the local word for wind or air, reflecting the
Language: Kiteish is used in daily conversation and traditional songs; literacy has spread through schooling in
Society and economy: Most Kiteisiä communities are organized around extended-family clans and village councils. The economy
Culture and history: Kiteisiä culture emphasizes maritime knowledge, navigational lore, and kite-work, with a Windcrest festival