Tulburrian

Tulburrian is a fictional ethnolinguistic designation used in world-building and speculative fiction. It refers to a people, their language, and related cultural practices associated with the Tulburrian Highlands in the continent of Nyr.

Etymology: The name Tulburrian is described as deriving from a root in the Tulburrian language commonly interpreted as 'stone' or 'rock,' with a suffix forming a demonym. Different fictional sources offer variant origins for the term.

Geography and demography: The core homeland lies in the Tulburrian Highlands, a mountainous region bordered by the Shara River to the south. In fictional accounts, the population numbers in the low millions, with a mix of urban centers, farming villages, and a recognizable diaspora in neighboring realms.

Language: The Tulburrian language is presented as a small language family or a language isolate with several dialects, including Northern Tulburrian, Central Tulburrian, and Southern Tulburrian. It features rich nominal morphology and a historic writing system once expressed in a syllabary, later supplanted by alphabetic scripts in some narratives.

Culture and history: Early Tulburrian settlements are placed in the late Bronze Age, with later confederations for trade and defense. Traditional crafts emphasize woodwork, metalwork, and textiles, accompanied by distinctive music and seasonal rites. In modern fiction, Tulburrian communities are depicted as bilingual and integrated with surrounding political entities while preserving distinctive customs and festivals.