The Viera is a leporine race of people commonly found in Southern Othard. While the majority of their population resides closed-off from the rest of the world in the Golmore Jungle, in recent times more have decided to leave the safety of the forest to explore the world. As such, it is estimated that the Kingdom of Dalmasca is comprised of around 5% of Viera.

The Viera in Golmore Jungle live under a strict code, the "Green Word" (also known as the Word of the Wood), that forbid them from interacting with the outside world unless strictly necessary. Those who leave to discover the world are forever banished, never to return.

In the alternate world the First, the Viera are known as "Viis" and live in the Rak'tika Greatwood as caretakers for the ruins of lost empire of Ronka.
Physiology
It is estimated that around 80% of Viera are born female, with males and females being identical at birth until they leave adolescence and reach adulthood around the age of 13, which is when males become distinguishable from females.
Viera (and Viis) live for hundreds of years, easily longer than three lifetimes of an Elezen, who are known to live longer than many other races themselves. Viera retain their physical youth for centuries, making it nigh impossible to discern the age of a Viera from their outward appearance.
Even though male Viera are the main guardians of the jungle, the martial prowess of female Viera is not to be underestimated as they are just as formidable as the men, merely choosing to devote their attention to the protection of their hearth and young.
Male Vieras tend to be shorter than their female counterparts.
Culture
The word "Viera" itself means "people of the wood" and a Viera child is referred to as a "kit".

Like the Keepers of the Moon, Viera tribes are a matriarchal society that is ruled by, and mostly comprised of, women. Viera men are rare and remain deeply solitary, except when they return to their village of birth every three to five years to mate.

While the men are the primary defenders, Viera women still defend the forest but they also devote time to responsibilities such as clearing undergrowth, removing fallen trees, planting seeds and eradicating vermin among other tasks.

The Viera refer to aether as Mist, as demonstrated by Fran Eruyt at Orbonne Monastery.