Culture and Society of the Gilaari

Introduction

Two Gilaari work

The Gilaari are a race of giant reptiles that live in the Zanarak desert.

Societal Structure

Gilaari society is caste based with functional roles distributed across specialized castes:

• Navigators and Guides– Experts in desert navigation, capable of forecasting sand shifts.
• Warriors and Leaders - Fierce and strong protectors of Gilaari tradition.
• Scholars and Diplomats - Those that learn other languages and maintain oral history of their culture.
• Hunters and Farmers
• Laborers - Often big and slow, this Gilaari help clear land and do menial labor.

Literature and Oral Traditions

Not all warrior Gilaari are large. Many of the most fearsome fighters are often small and nimble.

Gilaari cultural memory is preserved through oral storytelling.