"flower jewel" by Kimberley Pounder

the Inca'theil are a populous nomadic race that are scattered among savannah regions on the main continent of Cwayen. They travel in small 'clans' of around 50 - 70 people and are sometimes mistaken for large gypsy troups. At the time of the summer and winter solstices all the tribes gather together in a central location for a festival. This also allows single people in the tribes to meet others, so interbreeding within the tribe does not occur.

The Inca'theil have a wide range of talents and skills, but their main source of income comes from the production of small decorative porceline flowers and symbols, which are much sought after by other races, especially royal's and those of noble birth.