Ofot

The Ofot are one of the primary ethnic groups of Okrit and were the primary ethnic group of the Okso Kingdom. They hold historical and linguistic ties to the neighbouring Amata & reside primarily in the provinces of Dakha, Moklo, East River, North River & The Okso Historical Province.

History

The Ofot were the founding peoples of the powerful kingdom of Okso, meaning 'Those born of the ancients' ('Ok' directly relating to the Ukubian civilisation). Ofot literature flourished under Okso rule, the most notable of which being the Gimrani Matafar, 'the catalogue of the great kings', often shortened to 'the Gimra'

Culture

The Gimra is a core part of Ofot culture, with many traditions and beliefs either being documented in or originating from it's many stories. The Gimra itself is a collection of poems and narratives, mainly framed around the origin of the Okso Kingdom, incorporating historical events & king-lists, as well as traditional beliefs and folk-lore.

Folklore

Various creatures are prominent in Ofot folklore at local and regional levels as documented in various records as well as the Gimrani Matafar. Such a figure is the 'Empty shirt man' who appears to future kings and great leaders. It is described as a floating head, who's lack of body is covered by a poncho. Also prominent in Ofot are the Batoso ('children of the mountains'), a race of cannibalistic giants often used as a bogey to scare children or as a template villain in various stories. The most well known of the Batoso is Amathopi, the firstborn of the mountains. Amathopi is described in the first book of the Gimra as being hunchbacked, bearded and long necked with various fantastical traits attributed to him, such as poison breath. Modern day scholars interpret Amathopi as a fossilized interpretation of the highland clans subjugated in Ukubian conquests prior to the establishment of the Okso kingdom.