Laurites

The Laurites, also known as the Lauritic Peoples, Laurinites, or Lauris, are a nomadic tribe of Fortists who live in the Southern Akharia and Northern Frisia.

History
According to The Book of the Limenites the Laurites descend from the original followers of the Orthodox Lauri, the daughter of the Prophet Samuel. Lauri's brother, Limen, began to make religion more open and personal which angered her. Lauri believed the religion of Fortism should remain as it always has, reserved for the holymen and not the laymen. Limen banishes Lauri and her followers from the city when she attempts to take his throne. The Laurites then are cursed to be wanderers forever.

In The Book of Zipha and Zerna the Laurites are given a second chance. Limen's power fades as he grows older and his two daughters, Zipha and Zerna, begin to play a more prominent role in society. The daughters promise safe travel and forgiveness for the Laurites but the Laurites refuse to believe them. Thus, the Laurites remain as wanderers.

Religion
The Laurites follow a more orthodox form of Fortism. Lauri, the mother of the Lauritic peoples, believed religion was becoming too open to the public. Lauri and her followers sought to reform Fortism and keep it out of the hands of the laymen. Holymen would provide sermons for the people and personal worship was strictly forbidden. Holymen would be the only ones allowed to teach their children the ways of Fortism.

In the modern era, the Laurites promote very minimal self-study of religion for those outside of the families of holymen. Due to this and their nomadic tendencies little is known about the Laurite religion besides what is heard during sermons or found in holy-books.

Culture
Lauritic culture is very nomadic-based. Foods are simple and can last a long time. Laurites often choose to have loyal livestock such as sheep and goats and occasionally use camels for transportation.

Language
The Lauritic language claims to be the oldest surviving descendant of the original language of the City of Eliaz. The Lauritic language shares little in common with the other languages of the Northern Romasti Kingdoms however, similarities can be seen between it and several languages in Akharia and Northern Frisia.