Huxayakha (culture)
The Huxayakha are an Aevakori people, settled around the Gahareen, a glacial lake in southern Hyratan. The Gahareen is central to Huxayakhan life and much of their wealth is pulled from its depths. Shoals of spotted trout provide sustenance, hides of giant salamanders are sold for their supposed magical properties, and freshwater pearl divers pull trinkets out of the depths. This wealth has led to the development of prominent trade routes throughout the region and wealth from the Gahareen appears in marketplaces across Darmirat. Huxayakhan towns are decorated in lacustrine motifs, and lake spirits are venerated no matter the prevailing beliefs of the age.
As a result of these natural riches, the Huxayakha defend their homes with ferocity and are deadly warriors. Known for their stalwart spears and swift lancers the Huxayakha show no quarter, and the shores of the Gahareen are covered in shrines dedicated to ancient warrior kings.