Qordari

Qordari refers to an ethnolinguistic group native to the Qordar Highlands in the western region of Eldara. The Qordari population is estimated at tens of thousands, with communities in highland valleys, plateaus, and border towns. They practice mixed agriculture and pastoralism, with craft specialization in pottery, metalwork, and weaving.

The Qordari language is a member of the Noralic branch of the Kernic language family, with two primary dialect groups, Northern Qordari and Southern Qordari, differing mainly in phonology and some vocabulary. It is generally unwritten, though local scholars have developed a historical orthography used in religious and ceremonial contexts.

Social organization centers on kinship networks and village councils; elder judges and craft guilds play roles in conflict resolution and trade. Education in the national language is common in towns, while Qordari is taught in community schools to preserve oral tradition.

History and current status: The Qordari trace their origins to migrations from the southern plains during the early medieval period. They established independent chiefdoms that later formed loose confederations. They engaged in trade with neighboring groups, exchanging agricultural products, textiles, and metal goods. In the modern era, Qordari communities participate in the national economy and government, and there are ongoing efforts to document the language and heritage through linguistic and cultural programs.