The Jendaiari people have historically occupied the northern reaches of
Adis, namely what is now known as the
Tamque Region in
Mosvador. The Tamque Region is both the largest and most sparsely populated region in Mosvador, with the majority of its residents being the semi-nomadic Jendaiaris. The Jendaiaris have a long history of pastoralism, grazing their
izarein herds through a set series of pastures during different times of the year.
The Jendaiari people largely consist of
Changelings, but due to their culture of hospitality have been known to "adopt" people of all sorts into their communities. In particular, those with dissociative disorders are known to be quickly accepted, sometimes even being pressured by their families to leave home and seek refuge among the Jendaiari. It has sparked a number of studies and inquiries into cross-cultural perceptions and understandings of what it means to be mentally ill and the advance of medicalization.
History
The Jendaiari people and the Tamque Region became a protectorate of Mosvador in AE 655. After over a century of persecution at the hands of the Voskuan Republic, the foothills and valley on the duskward side of the Siljak Mountains where the Jendaiari were settled was found to contain a number of valuable ores. The Jendaiari lacked the technology and infrastructure to access the ores themselves, and so the mining union within Mosvador set forth a proposal to extend an offer of protection to the Jendaiari, in exchange for access to and ownership of the Siljak foothills, where mines could be set up. The proposal was approved, and the offer extended to the Jendaiari in 653, and was accepted the following year, and implemented the year after. It has led to increased tensions between Mosvador and the Voskuan Republic, but the stores of jadeite and other minerals that have been found have proved quite profitable.
Naming Traditions
Abene, Aintza, Aroa, Bidane, Enara, Euri, Goizane, Haizea, Ilargi, Lore, Maite, Usoa
Aitor, Bakar, Eder, Eneko, Itzal, Julen, Kemen, Oihan, Sendoa, Xanti, Zeru, Zorian
Aroztegi, Bolibar, Elkano, Etxarte, Ibaiguren, Ibarra, Loiola, Mendoza, Zabala
Culture
Jendai is the language spoken by a majority of the Jendaiari people, with the name Jendaiari meaning the people who speak Jendai.
Izarein herding has long been an important subsistence practice among the Jendaiari, and while not all practice it anymore, it is still economically important to the Tamque Region. Izarein meat and dairy products are often sold to markets in neighboring regions.
Aleserba is the term used for a concept of hospitality among the Jendaiari people. It describes a moral imperative on the part of Jendaiari citizens to host anyone who is seeking shelter or sanctuary, and to protect them as if they were a member of their own family. Aleserba is not an entirely one-sided act; guests are expected to work in return for the shelter provided by the host, usually by completing household chores. Guests are also expected to not seek aleserba from one who they know cannot afford to offer it, for doing so would bring shame on both parties.
Aleserba can only be invoked once a potential host has answered their door, so poor house guests can expect few doors to open for them.
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