korishi

Korishi is a traditional wind instrument and the musicians who play it in the fictional Arali coastal culture. The instrument is a cylindrical wooden tube with a single reed and a carved mouthpiece, often decorated with shell inlays. Typical korishi measure about 60 to 90 cm and are tuned to a bright, piercing timbre that carries in coastal winds. Craftsmanship emphasizes driftwood selection and water-resistant finishes; regional variations exist in ornamentation and fingering systems.

Culturally, korishi performances accompany harvest rites, seafaring ceremonies, and storytelling. Players form guild-like lineages and teach apprentices; the instrument is believed to connect performers with sea spirits, and rites may involve specific sequences and horn-like calls to mark events.

In modern contexts, korishi remains part of cultural festivals and educational programs within the Arali communities and diaspora. Some ensembles fuse korishi with contemporary styles, while preservation efforts document traditional techniques and repertoire.