Cultures of Ikhan

There are many cultures indigenous to the Empire of Ikhan, though many erroneously believe that there are only four, those being the Arashin, Avosai, Nirai, and Lekhaians. However, in truth, these are but terms given to the various cultural groups within Ikhan. Indeed, there are also other groups that inhabit the nation, though they are a minority.

The Misrans
The Misrans are one of the two peoples that most people would identify as being Arashin, in part due to their larger population and that they were the ones to unify the Arashin under a single banner. Despite this, the Misran dialect is not seen as the primary form of the Arashin language, rather, there is a standardized form of the language that is considered this. The Misran dialect includes loan-words from across the Cross-straits and Kyne sea regions.

The Vrashai
The Vrashai hail from the traditional region of Vrashe and are the second largest Arashin group. They are closely related to the Misrans in the north, with their customs and dialects showing considerable similarities. The Vrashai were once known for their oceangoing skills, navigating the seas as traders and explorers, travelling as far away as Socram and Eastern Heyra by the 13th century.

The Eteri
An offshoot of the Vrashai, the Eteri Inhabit an area stretching from the southern Akaiti mountains to the Rokkenjiman border.

The Kieri
The Kieri are an offshoot of the larger Kairani people. It is said that their dialect is one of the closest to the Middle-Arashin.

The Vokhoi
The Vokhoi are an Arashin people that primarily live around the Vokh-Feltas mountain range in the south of Ikhan.