Salisian (culture)
The inhabitants of eastern Chevalie, the Salisians are the descendants of many of the first Shewigad settlers in the region. In some ways, they are the closest to the ancient Shewigads, having violently expelled the Gallicaders in ancient times. Only tasked with guarding a short border with the Lichdoms, the Salisians instead turned towards other pursuits. Fueled by investments from the ever-feuding church and nobility, the Salisians began developing advanced artisanal skills, especially in the realm of metalworking, with the nearby mountains serving as a source of material. With centuries of practice, they would reach a point where their weapons were superior to all those produced within the Marches, cementing themselves as the "Forge of Chevalie".
This prestigious position has become ingrained in their culture, with a level of reverence shown to craftspeople comparable to that shown to Anti-Magi. It is heavily encouraged for a child to try their hand at an apprenticeship, and as such they are quite difficult to come across. When the Marchers go to war, they arm themselves with Salisian weaponry, and when they build they use Salisian glass and stone. They may not be glorious, but to Chevalie, the Salisians are critically important.