Vaalian
Vaalian refers to the ethnolinguistic group associated with Vaalia, a coastal archipelago in the eastern sea. The term encompasses the people, their language, and many cultural practices that developed around seafaring and trade.
The name Vaalian derives from the self-designation Vaali and from external exonyms used by neighboring cultures.
Vaalia comprises a cluster of islands and a narrow mainland coast. Historically, Lirath served as a ceremonial
Vaalian culture appears in historical records during the late Bronze Age to early Iron Age as seafaring
Vaalian culture emphasizes navigation, shipbuilding, and oral poetry. Festivals mark solstices and notable voyages. The economy