Godherja Encyclopedia

Jayakayin (culture)

Strikingly harmonious and level-headed when dealing with each other, the Jayakayin are one of Kashirya’s most egalitarian societies. No member is allowed to fall into destitution, and none may hoard too much wealth and power — their rulers usually being elected in large gatherings of the local community.

Internal warfare is rare among the Jayakayin, as intentionally harming their brethren is considered a grave dishonor. This makes them prefer banishment over execution, even in the most justified of circumstances.

However, foreigners receive none of these privileges. The Jayakayin are some of the most ruthless corsairs on the Pirate Coast, with a particular penchant for slave raids and infamous for double-crossing prospective buyers, often robbing, enslaving, or killing them.