In 2e's third iteration of the Ravenloft setting
Domains of Dread it gives the first description of the natives of Valachan:
"Valachani natives are tall and black-skinned. Their hair is straight and black, and both men and women wear it long. They tend to lean and finely muscled, even those who work at physically hard jobs such as stonecutting, The Valachani dress simply, In baggy trousers, trunks, or smocks. Jewelry is rare, though an occasional earring, bracelet, or ring can be seen. The Valachani language bears similarities to that spoken in Hazlan."
They have a medieval culture, the land is forested with boars and moose and deer and black panthers.
"There are three towns of notable size: Ungrad, population 1,500; Rotwald, 4,000; and Habelnik, 3,500."
So there is a mix of elements going on.