Sarridian (culture)
The original inhabitants of the Black Mountains, the Sarridians have a deep connection to the rugged peaks they call home. Subjugated by successive people groups, their culture has become malleable and quick to adapt to changes in circumstance. Unlike many conquered by Aversaria, the Sarridians whole-heartedly adopted the Aversarinas Aagiokrata as their own, small rustic temples dot the hillscape most of which not officially commissioned by Imperial Authority. Like many slaves, they were put to work in the Bloodcrystal mines of the Black Mountains, not expected to last a month, many fled to the Chevalie where they have become a sizable minority. Their favourite past-time of Skiing becoming a popular sport among Marcher youths.