Ethnic Groups

Shaped by centuries of mass migrations, conquests, and forced resettlement, over the years several uniquely Ardaean ethnic groups have arisen from the constant flux of invading tribes and kingdoms. The largest of these groups fall into four broad categories, based roughly on their historical origins: Ardian, Oziax, Seyrmic, and Jasaid. Though many distinctive smaller groups populate the continent, they are often confused for a more common ethnicity outside of their local communities.

Ardaic Peoples
Aradaic ethnic groups descend from the Ardaeans, original inhabitants of the continent and the source of its name. They are found predominately in western Ardaea, though populations exist elsewhere. They are characterized by their height, broad foreheads, and substantial facial and body hair.

Pir
The Piris ethnicity is a sizable majority many regions of central and western Ardaea. Originating in the Borian highlands, they migrated across the Tarnis valley in the first era, eventually settling the Fiaran mountains around the region of Piran.

Aseo
The Aseros ethnicity is found mostly throughout lesser Aeos, with isolated populations the regions of Laocera and Sileas. Originating on the western coast of Ardaea, they are thought to once have been wide-spread, but were driven out by Oreffian invasions during the second era.

Oreffian Peoples
The Oreffian (or Harofan) peoples originate from the far north, in the land of Vascaea. Their name is thought to have come from the region of Harof, though it is unknown if it originated elsewhere. Arriving in mass migrations from the second era, to the third century, they are found all throughout northern Ardaea. They are characterized by their fair skin, stocky builds, and red hair.

Vas
The Vas were the first Oreffian peoples to reach the continent, launching a mass invasion towards the end of the second era. The majority of Vaskn tribes settled north-west Ardaea, easily driving out the local Asero. Many, however, continued along the western coast as far south as Anov, founding settlements that have persisted for centuries as isolated, distinct Vask communities.

Axekan
Text, settled in Oxnia

Vioskan
Text, settled in Viskania.

Syrmanic
The Syrmanic peoples hail from the Isle of Chysr, and began settling the coast of Ardaea during the first era. They eventually spread across eastern and central Ardaea through mass invasion in the third era. They are currently found in large numbers throughout leser Aeos and the Syrmedian plains. They are characterized by their prominent features, olive skin tone and blue or grey eyes.

Eshidic
They are characterized by their short height, dark skin, and green eyes.