palici

Palici refers to a group of small, nomadic tribes who historically inhabited the arid regions of the northern continent. Their existence is primarily documented in ancient texts and oral traditions, with archaeological evidence being scarce. These tribes were known for their deep understanding of desert survival, including their ability to locate scarce water sources and navigate vast, unforgiving landscapes. Their social structure was generally clan-based, with elders holding significant authority.

The economic activities of the Palici revolved around hunting and gathering, supplemented by limited trade with more settled communities. Their diet consisted mainly of desert flora and fauna, and they were skilled in crafting tools and weapons from readily available materials like bone, stone, and animal hides. Their culture is believed to have been rich in oral storytelling, music, and spiritual practices centered around the natural elements, particularly the sun and the scarce rain.

The decline of the Palici as a distinct cultural group is attributed to a combination of factors, including increasing encroachment by larger, expansionist societies, environmental changes that altered their traditional hunting grounds, and the gradual assimilation of their people into neighboring populations. While no organized Palici communities exist today, some cultural elements and genetic lineages may persist within the populations of the regions they once occupied.