Pannans

Pannans are a fictional ethnic group originating in the highland regions of the continent of Veridia in the fantasy world of Eldoria. They are traditionally described as terrace farmers and woodworkers, with a strong emphasis on family networks and communal decision making. The Pannan language is part of the Veridian language group and is commonly written in the Pannan script, though many communities also use a Latin-based alphabet.

Historically, Pannan communities are said to have formed as distinct settlements in the early medieval period, later organizing into autonomous village districts that collectively formed a loose confederation known as the High Council. Their political life centers on village councils and a ceremonial capital in the city of Lirath, with a tradition of balancing local autonomy and regional cooperation.

Society is organized around kin-based clans and apprentice-based crafts. Common occupations include carpentry, weaving, pottery, and terraced agriculture. Pannan social life highlights traditional rites of passage, communal harvest festivals, and storytelling circles that preserve laws, genealogies, and myths. Gender roles vary by region, but craft and family leadership are prominent themes across communities.

Culturally, Pannans prize harmony with the forest and hillside environments. Music, carved wooden jewelry, and patterned textiles are distinctive arts, and seasonal celebrations mark agricultural cycles and ancestral commemorations. Religion blends reverence for ancestors with nature-oriented rituals and, in some areas, syncretic practices influenced by neighboring cultures.

In contemporary portrayals within Eldoria, Pannans are depicted as stewards of their mountainous landscapes and practitioners of sustainable craft economies. See also: Veridian peoples, Eldoria languages.