Voskars

The Voskars are a fictional humanoid people described in the Eldara lore. They inhabit river valleys and temperate forests on the eastern continent of Nyr. They are of medium height and agile build, with faint bioluminescent patches along the forearms that glow in response to emotion.

The name derives from Voska, a local river and mountain range; in their language Voska means river stone. Early histories describe a people who settled along waterways and later expanded into upland settlements.

Society is organized into clans led by councils of elders. Craftsmanship, especially metalworking and woodworking, is highly valued, and trade networks link Voskars with neighboring peoples. Religion centers on river spirits and forest guardians, celebrated through seasonal rites and life-passage ceremonies.

The Voskar language belongs to the Nyric family. It is largely agglutinative, with a rich system of affixes, and is transmitted through oral storytelling to preserve history and myth.

Historically, drought-driven migrations moved Voskars to river basins where city-states formed during the Second Dynasty. They excel in ironworking, carpentry, and dyeing, with terrace farming and floodplain irrigation supporting urban centers.

In contemporary Eldaran fiction, the Voskars appear as traders and guardians of river domains, with stories emphasizing resilience, environmental stewardship, and cross-cultural exchange.