Kulars

Kulars are a fictional ethnic group created for speculative fiction and world-building. They are described as the inhabitants of the highland plateau region known as the Kural Highlands, located in a coastal nation with a temperate climate in the north of the imagined continent of Asterra. The name derives from their ancient word for "steward of the peaks." In many narrative variants, the Kulars are organized into kin-based clans that form a council of elders and a principal chief, with a strong emphasis on communal duty and consensus decision-making.

Language and culture: They speak Kular, a synthetic language with agglutinative morphology and a rich system of honorifics. The culture centers on agriculture, pastoralism, and artisanal crafts such as bronze work, weaving, and woodcarving. They are known for high-altitude terraced farming, barley, sheep herding, and intricate textile patterns that encode clan histories.

Social structure and rituals: Clans function as primary social units; lineage and land rights are maintained through oral genealogies and ceremonial feasts. Important rituals include seasonal harvests, mountain pilgrimages, and a spring festival marked by music, poetry, and mask dances.

History and relations: According to lore, the Kulars migrated into the highlands after a centuries-long conflict with lowland powers and later developed trade links with coastal communities. In modern fiction, diaspora communities and alternate political arrangements reflect diverse interpretations of Kular identity.