Grir

The Grir of Bugh are a hardy people, sculpted by the challenges of their environment and marked by the harmony they have achieved with the lands they hold dear. Speaking a melodic, earthy tongue known as Bradocwil, the Grir possess a collective wisdom, a vast heritage of tales and knowledge passed down through generations.
Their spiritual life is deeply intertwined with the land they inhabit; they adhere to The Old Tradition, a set of practices and beliefs that venerates the natural world and its cycles. Each turning season is marked with celebration, each harvest and hunt given its due respect. The Grir's relationship with the Dattland, the verdant heart of Bugh, is one of profound reverence; they regard this anomalously lush region as a blessing, a divine sanctuary amidst an otherwise harsh landscape.
Traditional Grir customs are closely tied to the land. The yearly Rethel-Keh, or "First-Fruit Festival," for example, is a vibrant spectacle that welcomes the season of harvest. It is during these festivals that their unique dishes, such as Herglis, a hearty stew made from root vegetables and locally hunted game, fill their tables and warm their homes.
However, as the Grir are increasingly displaced by the Cerlinnu, these traditions are at risk of fading. The tension between the Grir and the newcomers is palpable: Despite their shared ruggedness, the Cerlinnu show little respect for the Grir's way of life, dismissing their customs as outdated and their bond with the land as irrelevant. Yet, it's this very bond that defines the Grir, for in their rituals, their language, and their cuisine, they echo the rhythms of the Dattland they love so dearly.
But the Grir are not a people easily defeated. Their history has been one of adaptation, and these recent incursions are yet another trial to overcome. While some Grir have adopted the language and ways of their new neighbors, others staunchly preserve their customs, passing down their Bradocwil lullabies and Dattland tales to the younger generations. Amidst the rising tide of change, the Grir spirit remains, as resolute and enduring as the land they call home.