Galtheonoi

The Galthenoi dwell beyond the grey expanse of the Magetaspontos, where bewitching waves drag ships and sailors to unknown islands.
They are divided into many tribes, with a significant distinction between those-who-live-in-the-mist and those who have learned to live as human beings, respectful of the Gods and their decrees to a certain extent. These civilized offsprings of their great people rule over the northern coasts of Epizephrya, often warring among themselves. Yet, they all submit to the authority of the Tin-Citadel, akin to the Iskuzai, and their reverence for the Golden Island of Aulea.
Many of these Southern Galthenoi maintain amicable relations with the Etoi, trading in weapons, slaves, vast quantities of tin, and perfumes. They are of pale complexion with grey hair, rarely smiling, but when they do, they never show their teeth, as it is considered impious.
They construct temples and statues of great beauty but small size, for what they build is always made of iron and other precious metals, leading to an ephemeral nature as they rust and decay among the waves, leaving ripples of red foam. However, a few sanctified objects are treated with a secret varnish, preventing their destruction. Some claim this knowledge came from the great Iskuzai-King Acmonides Born-from-the-Anvil, who found refuge among the Galthenoi and taught them intricate smithing rituals. Others believe it is because the Galthenoi worship metals as if they were Gods, or even more so: in their language, gold is called Atudas, silver Amulindale, and copper Avindo, to which they sacrifice cattle, children, dolphins, and whales, considered their primordial ancestors.
It is not uncommon to hear war chants or prayers offered in this manner: “Shining Atudas, Resplendent Amulindale, Avindo friend-of-men, bestow upon us your wealth, make us rich and powerful, crush our enemies, grant us long and unaging lives.