Many of the Conian island's inhabitants can trace their heritage to the original settlers who came to the island almost two thousand years prior to Chirani's Landing. The original settlers are thought to be escaped slaves from the city of Yazard, hence why they used it to keep track of time for centuries before adopting the Imperial Calendar. There were some natives that were already living there, particularly in Psaracon and Albanicon, but were gradually absorbed into the new 'Conian' society. 'Conian' itself is a rough Yarzarden translation to "Kneelers", denoting their prior status as slaves.