Osans

Osans are a fictional ethnolinguistic group described in world-building contexts. They are associated with the Osan Basin in the Valaran region. The Osan language, central to Osan identity, belongs to the Valorian language family and historically used a syllabary; today literacy is also in the national language.

Osans are known for copper and bronze metalwork, textiles, and pottery, and they maintain an oral tradition of epic poetry and proverbs. They live in the Osan Basin and adjacent foothills, with towns such as Kiras, Lomar, and Sira. Society centers on clans and kin groups; elders, guildmasters, and storytellers hold social influence. Households practice cooperative farming, craft production, and shared festivals.

Origins are traced to medieval migrations, with several city-states that traded widely. In the early modern period, they formed a loose confederation that persists in cultural autonomy within a broader state framework.

Festivals celebrate planting and harvest; music, dance, and storytelling are important. Traditional belief blends ancestor veneration with nature spirits; contact with neighboring cultures introduced new religious practices.

Agriculture—barley and millet—supports rural life; craft manufacture and trade are important. In modern times, tourism and handicrafts add income and help preserve heritage.

The Osan language is variably endangered in districts; cultural organizations promote bilingual education and language documentation. Osan-related festivals and museums support public awareness and regional identity.