Calishite

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Calishite is the name given to the majority of humans who come from Calimshan.^[1] "Calimite" is a deeply insulting name for these people.^[2]

[edit] Regions

Though Calishites have migrated outside the realm of Calimshan. Calishites make up the bulk of the population in the following areas:^[1]

• The Border Kingdoms
• The cities of the Lake of Steam
• The Nelanther Isles
• Calimshan

Calishites also live in abundant populations within the nations of Amn and Tethyr and can be found in smaller numbers in Lapaliiya and the Shaar.^[1]

[edit] Appearance

Calishites usually have dusky brown skin, brown hair and brown eyes. They are also on average a little shorter and of slighter build than the average human.^[1]

[edit] History

Calishites are descendants of the slaves of the genies who ruled Calimshan and are not native to Abeir-Toril.^[3] After the Calim's power dwindled, the Calishites were able to free themselves of the genies' yoke and founded the nation of Coramshan in 606 DR.^[4] Since this time the Calishite race has expanded and migrated to the various regions listed above.

[edit] Culture

The pervaiding Calishite view is they are the rightful rulers of all the land south and west of the Sea of Fallen Stars.^[1] They have a tendency to look on the northern cultures as being short lived barbarian cultures barely being worthy of notice. This however does not stop them with trading with these nations.^[1]

[edit] Notes