Ksatkia

Also known as the "Whale Tribe",  the Ksatkian people are one of the ten tribes of the Northlands. Located along the northeast coast of Mirilarin, they are one of the three northernmost tribes, along with Gaivoutna and the Ahpkalawok. 
A seafaring people, the Ksatkian people are deeply bonded with the ocean, and the whales that inhabit it in particular. Extremely spiritual, they believe these great marine mammals are the reincarnated spirits of their ancestors, with each different species being believed to be a different class of tribesperson. The great Bowhead is revered most of all, as they are believed to be reincarnations of great elders and shamans, whereas the orca are thought to have been great warriors and hunters, and the narwhal are said to contain the souls beautiful women.
Economically, the Ksatkians rely on the sea for most everything, hunting whales, seals and occasionally polar bears, as well as fishing for sustanence. Furthermore, they use the hides and bones of these animals to craft the majority of their clothing and tools. While they do engage in some trade with their neighbours, there is not much they desire that they cannot make, save the steel tips for their harpoons, and so are regarded as secretive by the tribes further south.Category:CityCategory:NorthlandsCategory:Mirilarin