Chapter 62: Dark Thoughts
The people of Yindu presented a stark contrast to those of Yan and the Great Steppe.
Their physical appearances varied, with some having dark skin as black as night while others possessed fairer complexions.
It was a stark departure from the pale and seemingly frail white complexion of the people of Yan.
However, it wasn’t just the physical differences that set them apart.
Ayera, having spent some time among the people of Yindu, observed that they had a unique social structure known as the caste system.
This system enforced rigid divisions within their society, determining one’s social status and role from birth.
In the caste system, individuals were born into specific social groups called castes, which defined their occupation, social standing, and even their interactions with others.
The caste one was born into dictated their opportunities, privileges, and limitations throughout their life. It was a deeply ingrained system that governed every aspect of their society.
The caste system in Yindu created distinct boundaries between different groups, and interactions between castes were often regulated and limited.
Social mobility was challenging, with individuals typically remaining within their assigned caste throughout their lives, with few opportunities for upward movement.
For Ayera, coming from a different cultural background, this caste system seemed foreign and peculiar.