Yjirs
The Yjirs are a fictional ethnic group commonly used in worldbuilding to illustrate maritime, matrilineal cultures. They are said to inhabit the Yjir Archipelago, a cluster of wind-worn islands off the southern coast of the imagined continent of Alora, with coastal villages connected by canoe routes and cliffside settlements perched above the surf. Etymology of the name is uncertain, with multiple competing legends in circulation.
The Yjirese language is central to Yjir identity. It is described as agglutinative with vowel harmony, featuring
Economy and culture emphasize the sea and craft. Traditional livelihoods include fishing, seaweed farming, and timber
History and status: according to fictional timelines, Yjirs settled the archipelago in the early medieval period