Karatzir (culture)
The Karatziri descend from Khorinot mercenary warbands that have settled in the former lands of the Astilik Empire following its destruction by the joint Aversaro-Öltenic forces in the eighth century IS. Proximity to the coast and the influence of their eastern allies led the Karatziri to adopt a more sedentary lifestyle compared to the Vhanavids of the east, eschewing the tribal warbands and nomadic lifestyles of their ancestors in favor of hillforts and knightly retinues. As such, they are highly sought-after as foreign-born career soldiers, with many a Karatziri choosing to serve in the Aversarian Legions as auxiliaries.