A species of Merfolk that live in the Western Ocean and the Banthe Sea
- Also known as the Walrus Folk or the Seal People
- They are gross and flabby.
- They are powerful swimmers, capable of swimming down to the Niiadic Depths
- They have no tusks.
- They are classified as Cetoi
- They are dominant in the Banthe Ocean
- They inhabit the ice shelves of Valind's Glacier, the Neliomi Coasts and the northern Jrusteli Isles
- Herds of them are seen in Ozur Sound
- They live around the Vadeli Isles where they are called Sealfolk
- 3,000 live in Kanthor's Isles in Seshnela
- They are believed to act as scouts for the Luatha but deny it.
- They are occasionally found swimming in the open ocean.
- They seem unaffected by the Doom Currents
- They are the most friendliest of merfolk.
- They do not trust humans and are quick to flee the presence of a boat.
- If a human can get one to trust them, the trust will spread to the herd.
- Once gained, the Ouori will never break trust.
- They have no material needs, no clothing and no tools.
- They spend half their time eating and lolling about in the sun.
- In mating season, the dominant males become belligerent and territorial to other Ouori males.
- Such behaviour ceases after a month.
- Females give birth to a single pup in Earth Season.
- An Ouori birth has never been witnessed by outsiders.
- When one does occur, the non-pregnant females gather in a tight wall, singing loud birth songs while a monstrous spirits hovers protectively.
- Their social system is simple.
- Authority is only gained through age, experience, and expressed wisdom.
- The herd acts as a whole, but usually debates at length before making a decision.
- They avoid combat but can defend themselves.
- They worship the gods of sea and winter such as Triolina and Valind.
Source: Guide to Glorantha