Mithaista (culture)
The Mithaista are the traditional lords of the mountain kingdom of Hyratan, and are regarded as the most noble of all the Aevakori. Of course any "lesser" Aevakori would say different, claiming the Mithaista are an aloof and haughty people, gone senile in their high-altitude citadels, dreaming of glories long past. This holds some truth, as the Mithaista are proficient recordkeepers, and are known throughout Hyratan for their rare books and forgotten knowledge.
In addition to their scholarly pursuits, the Mithaista are well adapted to life in the mountains, as their traditional horse breed, the Cerutku, is closer to a mountain goat in behavior. Short and squat, these nimble steeds carry the Mithaista from peak to peak, and are sought after pack animals for mountaineers across Aeras. The archetypal band of Mithaista crossing the mountains on Cerutku, transporting their precious tomes and scrolls, is a classic sight throughout central Hyratan.