Ahkiri
The Ahkiri are a people group native to the eastern half of the Pharuk Desert, in the northern reaches of Bonisthia.
Etymology
The word "Ahkiri" is drawn from an old Dej-Menic word, initially spelled as "Aphkirtipt", that means "saliva/water". This comes from one of their creation myths, which says that Nazkani fashioned the first of men with the desert's sand packed down with either his spit or the Matumet River.Naming Traditions
Feminine names
The most common female names usually end with an "i" (ie Teniaji, Fa-Nasi), but others do end in other letters
Family names
Full family names are passed down to the eldest child, while their younger siblings are given a shorter variation of it. In marriage, the younger partner's last name is changed to the older's, regardless if it is the bride or groom.
Other names
Twins share a prefix in their names, designating them as such.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Ahkirik, their main language, has two primary dialects: Serpentspeech and Dej-Mena. Serpentspeech is spoken among the exiles in the Serpent Dunes, in the western half of the Desert, while Dej-Mena is spoken in the eastern domain ruled by the Aphit Shu-Sim Ka.
Culture and cultural heritage
The split in Ahkiri culture comes from the War of Silence, a civil war that emerged when twins born of the prior Aphit vied for the title. The elder sister, Fa-Nasi, won and exiled both her younger brother, Fa-Jiat, and those who fought for him. These exiles founded the towns and villages of the Serpent Dunes, who forwent a centralized government and currency and instead focused on local communities and trade.
Dej-Ahkira
Dej-Ahkira, the official name of the Aphit's domain, is a hub of various towns and villages that is under the rule of the Aphit.Serpent Dunes
Residents of the Serpent Dunes are the descendants of those exiled there due to the War of Silence. With time to establish their own way of living,Shared customary codes and values
The Ahkiri all share a value in community, no matter how large or small. Their tendency to gather together to survive stems from the harsh living conditions of the Desert, which can kill their residents from numerous deadly creatures, dehydration, starvation, and the blazing heat.
Common Dress code
Male
Female
Major organizations
Aphit Shu-Sim Ka- the despotic ruling title of Dej-Ahkira; the title is bestowed upon the victor in a set of trials against the current Aphit; the title is passed down for a couple of generations until the trials come into effect
Emerald Dynasty- one of Dej-Ahkira's oldest and most respected families; they were the first to hold the title of Aphit Shu-Sim Ka, and have been consistent victors
Tahk-Miat Dynasty- one of Dej-Ahkira's dynastic ruling families;
Cult of Nazkani- an organized secretive cult who seek the true names of the Nameless Gods
Encompassed species
Related Organizations
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