Viri

In the Age of the Twins, the Viri were the most powerful culture in the Teardrop Sea. Their influence extended from their homeland of Virisi west to the Great West Sea and south to the Giant Swamps.
However, this ancient culture was almost completely eradicated during the Age of Blood and Bone. Few Viri survived the Shore-to-Shore Slaughter, and those that did were forced into hiding or slavery. In the Age of Acceleration, their scattered descendents returned to Virisi to reclaim their homeland. By then the Land Laws were about to be passed. Negotiations with Allkingdom led to a compromise where they were granted rights to live on the land rent-free indefinitely, but did not own it themselves.
Although much of Ancient Viri culture has been lost, its influence can be found in all cultures descended from those it touched. From language, technology and architecture to myths, traditions and idioms, pieces of Ancient Viri have survived through the ages. The best example of an Ancient Viri settlement still standing is the Twin City, which despite being taken over by Allshadow in the Age of Blood and Bone, still retains a wealth of historical information in its walls.