The Algarvic Languages were a family of languages descended from the speech of the ancient Algarvic tribes, Algarvic Peoples being the speakers of such languages. The original speakers dwelt in the forest country of south-eastern Derlavai. Many of the Algarvic tribes then migrated northward, toward the Kaunian Empire, first serving as mercenaries in its armies and eventually altogether overthrowing the empire and conquering it. Other Algarvic tribes took to the sea, colonizing off-shore islands and the western part of Kuusamo.