Yavaks

Yavaks are a traditionally itinerant Cutalic ethnic group in Velizka. Yavak communities also exist in Varnezia in much smaller numbers, especially in the former Velizkan colonial nations such as Karpatzija. There are between 3,000,000 and 5,000,000 Yavaks in the world. Due to their itinerant nature and a wish to avoid identification by authorities, recoridng specific numbers is almost impossible.

Yavaks are mostly descended from freed and escaped Cutalic slaves. It is believed that many free Cutals took up an itinerant lifestlke to avoid persecution. The practice is likely to have started in the Obradinian Empire in the 18th century. Historically Yavaks have been associated with criminality and banditry, however in modern times this association has begun to dissipate in most countries. Yavaks are recognised as ethnic minorities in many countries in Central Velizka. The only country to give Yavaks status in Western Velizka is Yavatia.

Yavaks are renowned for their crafting skills and Yavak crafts are highly sort after in many countries. In many countries, especially southern Sentryzija, Krazenja and northern Morfyrea, Yavak fairs are commony held in market towns, where Yavaks come to sell their wares and crafts.