Uskons

The Uskons are a traditionally agriculturist and pastoralist community characterized by a distinct language, customs, and dress. They inhabit the highlands and river valleys of the fictional continent of Telnar, where they historically formed autonomous village clusters within a loose confederation. Their territory is noted for terraced fields, forest edges, and seasonal trade routes.

The term Uskon derives from their language, in which it means "people of the uplands." The Uskon language is part of a larger language family that includes several neighboring groups; it features ejectives and a verb-final syntax.

Historically, Uskon communities were organized into kinship clans led by elder councils. They practiced collective farming, seasonal migrations, and artisanal crafts such as pottery and weaving. Contact with outside traders began in the medieval period, leading to exchange networks and the introduction of new tools and crops. In the modern era, the Uskons negotiated minority rights and educational provisions within the state they inhabit.

Society emphasizes communal decision-making and mutual aid. Traditional dress uses natural dyes and woven textiles, and oral literature includes genealogies and toasts that recount migrations and notable leaders. Religion blends animist beliefs with syncretic elements from neighboring cultures, including seasonal offerings and mountain spirit veneration.

Today, many Uskons live in mixed settlements alongside other groups. They maintain cultural associations, language preservation programs, and craft cooperatives, while participating in the national economy and civic life.