Sarishta (culture)
South of the great cities of the Yevanya and fertile fields of the Yonata, the Sarishta people live in the low lying floodplains alongside the tranquil Sea of Glass. Historically oppressed by their Chordhan cousins and subject to heavy tribute from the lords of Valapuiwan, many Sarishta have taken to the sea as respite.
In fact, the Sarishta are known as the finest ship makers in all of Darmirat, and have gained fame across Kashirya for their lightning-fast dhows. Each clan commonly owns several dhows, with their lateen sails decorated with images from Sarishtan folklore or symbols representing their home village. To celebrate their beloved ships, every summer the Sarishta gather to participate in the Jahaaji D'aud, a race across the Sea of Glass from the tip of Selengai to Inkovtara, ending with a great feast to honor the victors. Due to their maritime heritage, many Sarishta make a living fishing in their home water, trading up and down the Kasiryat, and are a common sight on pirate vessels throughout the eastern seas.