The Aachim were the original human inhabitants of the world of Aachan. They were later enslaved by the Charon and many ventured to Santhenar in the hunt for the Golden Flute. On Santhenar the Aachim flourished, however, were destroyed in the Clysm by Rulke, and retreated into their secluded cities, such as Tirthrax, Stassor and Shazmak.