Arajni

The Arajni are the indigenous peoples of the Lurberan subcontinent. They originated from settlers from the Sorlir region who migrated to Lurberas between 420 and 470 AD. Before the arrival of the Lurs, they lived in six distinct nations but all shared a similar culture and practiced the same religion.

Foreign diseases brought from the Lurs after their 14th century arrival decimated the Arajni population, which once peaked at 3 million. Their defeat Lur-Arajni War compelled them to live in isolated communities for several decades before gradually assimilating into Lur culture. The two peoples began intermarrying and it is estimated that 99% of ethnic Lurs today have Arajni ancestry as a result.

Several challenges continue to face the Arajni today. Their declining low population, numbering less than 10,000, threatens to render their people extinct. The Arajni continue to be particularly susceptible to numerous health issues. The government has initiated various programs aimed at assisting Arajni gain access to healthcare as well as increasing awareness of the problems they endure. Because the remaining Arajni population live spread out from each other, concerns that their culture and heritage may be forgotten by the younger generations have arisen. Arajni interest groups have formed with the mission of preserving and promoting Arajni culture.

Etymology
The name "Arajni" originates from the word "araj", meaning "family". The suffiix "-ni" denotes a clan or tribe. Thus "Arajni" literally means "Family clan" or "Family tribe".