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Ylesians

Ylesians are a sapient, humanoid people native to the planet Ylesia in the Veridian sector. They inhabit coastal cities, highland settlements, and inland valleys, and are known for regional cultural diversity. The term Ylesian covers multiple ethnic groups united by shared historical roots and language family, though local identities remain strong.

Society is organized around kin networks and local councils; governance varies by region but commonly includes

Language is central to Ylesian identity. The Ylesian language family comprises several mutually intelligible dialects; a

History and governance notes. The Ylesians built early city-states that grew into regional polities. Contact with

elders
and
assemblies.
Economic
life
ranges
from
fishing
and
agriculture
to
crafts
and
trade,
with
coastal
and
inland
networks
interlinked.
Cultural
life
emphasizes
weaving,
metalwork,
pottery,
and
storytelling,
while
music
favors
polyphonic
ensembles
and
call-and-response
patterns.
Religious
practice
is
syncretic,
blending
ancestor
veneration
with
animist
and
monotheistic
beliefs
in
different
communities.
standardized
form,
often
taught
in
schools,
serves
as
an
administrative
and
ceremonial
lingua
franca.
Bilingualism
is
common,
with
speakers
also
using
the
Common
Trade
Language
for
interplanetary
communication.
Writing
emerged
early
in
urban
centers,
with
scripts
used
for
record-keeping,
literature,
and
religious
texts.
spacefaring
civilizations
began
in
antiquity,
leading
to
periods
of
exchange
and
conflict.
In
the
modern
era,
Ylesia
is
part
of
a
regional
federation
that
coordinates
defense,
science,
and
economy
while
preserving
local
autonomy
and
cultural
heritage.
Notable
institutions
include
academies
for
physics
and
ethnography,
and
cultural
preservation
societies.