Tsimshian

On the far western coast of Mirilarin, where the great boreal forest meets the sea, lies Tsimshian, the largest settlement of the Northlands. A cosmopolitan city by northern standards, it is home to a gentle nation of fishermen, and artisans. The people of Tsimshian have perfected the art of living harmoniously with nature, the city hugging the coast and blending almost seamlessly with the surrounding forest.
Deeply spiritual, they revere the the sea as the lifeblood of their nation, furnishing them with all manner of food, as well as many materials used in their artwork. What little the sea does not provide them can generally be found in the forest. As such, agriculture on any notable scale is largely unknown, and although they maintain a lively trade in handicrafts and fish with their neighbours, there is not much that they want for.
Known for their elegant and swift cedar canoes, the peole of Tsimshian are intimately familiar with a great deal of the continent's coastline, routinely traveling far south of their own lands (the northern waters prove too inhospitable for their light craft).
In general, they remain on good terms with the people of Korova, and they hold the Tinipetu in high regard, but show a marked distaste for the boisterous Ihalmuit. They are markedly distrustful of their Ahpkalawok neighbours to the north, but have a great affinity for the Ksatkians, sharing a love of the sea, and more importantly, a reverence for the orca with them. Although meetings between these two tribes are infrequent due to distance, they invariably devolve into celebration, whatever the initial intent.Category:CityCategory:NorthlandsCategory:Mirilarin