Yehsahs

Yehsahs are an ethnolinguistic community living primarily in the central lowlands of the fictional region of Kharun, within the nation of Ardal. They are distinguished by a unique language, shared customs, and a long historical tradition of trade and family networks.

The autonym in the Yehsah language is Yehsah, interpreted as "people of unity" by linguistic researchers. The term Yehsah is commonly used by neighboring communities and appears in official records and ethnographic descriptions.

Geographically, Yehsah settlements cluster along the Yara River and in coastal districts, with the most populous urban centers in Naruka and Veshal. Current estimates place the Yehsah population at roughly 1.2 million, concentrated in towns and peri-urban villages.

The Yehsah language belongs to the Oretan language family and is written in a syllabary known as the Yehsah script, developed during the medieval period. Bilingualism with the regional lingua franca, Ardal, is common in education and administration.

Cultural life emphasizes extended kinship, communal labor, and oral storytelling. Traditional crafts include weaving, metalwork, and pottery, while music features modal singing and percussion. Social organization centers on clan networks and council elders who advise on local matters.

Origins are linked to migratory trade routes in the early medieval era, with later urbanization shaping Yehsah communities. In the contemporary state, Yehsahs maintain cultural rights, participate in local governance, and contribute to regional commerce and education.