Calishite (kal-EE-sh-eye-tt)

Shorter and slighter in build than most other humans, Calishites have dusky brown skin, hair, and eyes. They’re found primarily in southwest Faerûn.
Though Calishites have migrated outside the realm of Calimshan. Calishites make up the bulk of the population in the following areas:

• The Border Kingdoms
• The cities of the Lake of Steam
• The Nelanther Isles
• Calimshan

Calishites are also a major ethnic group in the nations of Amn and Tethyr and can be found in smaller numbers in Lapaliiya and the Shaar.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Atala, Ceidil, Hama, Jasmal, Meilil, Seipora, Yasheira, Zasheida

Masculine names

Aseir, Bardeid, Haseid, Khemed, Mehmen, Sudeiman, Zasheir

Family names

Basha, Dumein, Jassan, Khalid, Mostana, Pashar, Rein

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Alzhedo, Common

Culture and cultural heritage

The pervading Calishite view is that they are the rightful rulers of all the land south and west of the Sea of Fallen Stars. They have a tendency to look at the northern cultures as being short-lived barbarian cultures barely worthy of notice. This, however, does not prevent them from trading with these nations.
Calishites are descendants of the slaves of the genies who ruled great empires south of the Marching Mountains. These ancestors were not native to the continent of Faerûn. After the djinni Calim's power dwindled, the Calishites were able to free themselves of the genies' yoke and founded the nation of Coramshan in −6060 DR.

Male and Female Calishite

Encompassed species

• Human

Related Locations

• Faerûn