Berinese (Homo berinensis)

Alias: None

Origin: Berinu (coastal deltas, marshes)

The Berinese are a coastal people native to Berinu’s marshes and deltas, celebrated for their exceptional sailing expertise and intimate knowledge of tidal ecosystems. Masters of navigating brackish waters, they craft vessels and tools from local flora such as Saltroot Mangrove and Mirebell. Many pirates hail from Berinu, using their maritime prowess for both trade and raiding. Their presence signifies thriving, nutrient-rich coastal ecosystems.

Terrain

Berinese inhabit Berinu’s coastal deltas and marshes, favoring brackish waters and muddy terrains rich in vegetation. They are absent from arid, volcanic, or high-altitude regions.

Height

Adults average 1.6–1.9 meters in height and weigh 60–90 kg, with lean builds suited for marsh and vessel mobility. Juveniles are proportionally smaller.

Uses

• Ecological Role: Sustain fish populations through generational fishing practices and help balance coastal ecosystems.
• Cultural Significance: Known for unparalleled sailing and piracy traditions; symbolic of independence, resilience, and adaptive maritime culture.
• Guidance: Engage respectfully when in Berinese waters; avoid disrupting tidal zones; take caution near pirate-controlled routes.

Notes

Documented during the Era of Early Dominion (~6,000 to ~3,500 years before modern Geba), the region of Berinu was liberated from Thazvaari control, allowing the Berinese to develop an independent and formidable maritime culture. Included in the Comprehensive Field Codex for their role in sustaining tidal ecosystems, their reputation for skilled sailing and piracy remains influential. Extant and resilient, they are a vital part of Berinu’s coastal legacy and Geban seafaring history.