Haiyato Culture

The Haiyato culture (100 - 1000 AL) was a Lithic culture inhabiting the Nazuyato [IPA: na.zə̥ja.tʰɔ:] (also known as Najado) island chain. It was one of the most advanced societies in seamanship and navigation during the [INSERT] Period.

Haiyato Architecture:
Early Haiyato architecture consisted primarily of wooden huts, topped with roofs made from the waterproof leaves of the Ashin’ki [a.ʂin.ci]plant. Held together by thick vines, these huts were able to withstand minor storms, but would be uprooted by major storms. As such, early Haiyato huts are extremely uncommon.

Haiyato Diet:
The primary diet of most Haiyato societies consisted of introduced fish species, as well as the indigenous aquatic life. A variety of seaweed and aquatic flora have been known to be incorporated in Haiyato diets,

Haiyato Religion:
Haiyato religion is believed to have been derived from a mixture of multiple cultures. In Haiyato mythology the Sun Goddess Amateras is believed to have raised the ancient kingdom of Adalandiz [IPA:a.t̪a.lan.tiz] from the sea before the arrival of the first Haiyatoans. Incurring the jealousy of her spouse, the Moon Deity Aretemas [IPA: a.re.tʰɛ.mas] (gender disputed by scholars, recent archeological evidence suggests that Aretemas was in fact a goddess) raised titanic waves that swept the mythical kingdom into the sea and created the Nazuyato island chain. As punishment, the Sun Goddess took the Moon Deity’s boobs eyes and turned them into the two Moons to watch over the planet, while the latter was taken by the former to the peak of Mt. [INSERT NAME] on [INSERT MAIN ISLAND NAME], where they reconciled in a ritual assimilated into Haiyato religion.