Tieyous

Tieyous are an ethnic group traditionally inhabiting the plateau region of Eastern Druiana, located between the northern highlands and the southern river valleys. Their estimated population is approximately thirty‑five thousand, though census figures vary due to remote settlements and migration. The Tieyous speak the Tieyo language, which belongs to the Typorian branch of the Indo‑Siberian language family and is closely related to the neighboring Sivan tongue. Linguistic studies indicate that Tieyo has preserved several archaic phonetic features dating back to the proto‑Typorian period.

Historically, the Tieyous have been recorded in early Druian chronicles as early as the twelfth century, when they are described as skilled metallurgists who produced traditional copper tools for local agricultural use. Archaeological evidence from the Bel–Karari dig site uncovered a series of bronze artifacts with intricate patterns, many of which show distinctive Tieyous stylistic motifs. In the eighteenth century, the group entered into a trade agreement with the coastal city of Solan, exporting they silver filigree jewelry and receiving imported spices and textiles.

Culturally, the Tieyous celebrate the annual festival of Silvestro, held in late spring, which commemorates the birth of the legendary silver spirit Tiwara. The festival features elaborate silver works, community feasts, and storytelling circles. Dress during the festival typically includes woven shawls of silver thread and cobalt‑blue skirts, garments that represent the group's deep connection to both metalwork and the sky.

Today, the Tieyous maintain many of their traditional practices, while also participating in regional education and cooperative economic projects. The local government has designated an area of the plateau as a protected cultural heritage zone to preserve Tieyo architecture, weaving, and metal‑working on display in the Druian Museum of Folk Arts.