Post by MERCY on Feb 6, 2013 15:04:05 GMT -5
THE RACES HUMANS AARASI The Aarasi have the advantage over the land of Van'ostgar and have ruled over the dominion since their ancestors traveled from Aaras, a land long gone, thousands of years ago. An Aarasi king sits on the throne of Van'ostgar and it's expected to remain this way for a long time to come. LIFE EXPECTANCY 75 to 100 years GENERAL APPEARANCE The Aarasi, generally speaking, have a light complexion and darkened hair. Their height is average for that of a human. OTHER Because of their strong and assertive ancestry, the Aarasi make excellent warriors. That being said, warriors are held in high regard within Van'ostgar. AVAREN Originating from a distant land known as Avarnia, a large group of Avaren men and women migrated to Van'ostgar, seeking refuge from a violent home land. In Avarnia, a wretched queen rules over the lands, slaughtering all who oppose her domineering rule. LIFE EXPECTANCY 75 to 95 years GENERAL APPEARANCE The Avaren have dark complexions and darkened hair. They tend to be taller than most other humans. Blue eyes are common among them. OTHER The Avaren tend to have an aptitude for alchemy. ENDOL The Endols come from a land known Endoli. Many have come to Van'ostgar seeking opportunities such as trading and other profitable life styles. Coming from a land of many corrupted beings, the Endols are often discriminated against and are viewed as being untrustworthy, though this of course isn't always true. Endoli is a destitute land with a drunken king who cares naught for his subjects. LIFE EXPECTANCY 65 to 85 years GENERAL APPEARANCE The Endols are known to have fair hair and a fair complexion. Dark colored eyes are common among them and they tend to be shorter and stockier than other humans. OTHER Many Endols are traders or run small businesses of their own. Some are true to their bad reputation though. ELVES ELENDIL The Elendil are perhaps the oldest group of elves in all of Ciryatan. They were the first to settle in Van'ostgar, having done so long before even the Aarasi. Because they were so few in number, however, the Elendil chose to live peacefully alongside the humans, so long as there would always be an Elendil elf among the Aarasi king's court. A treaty, known as the Treat of Und'ath(named for the city in which it was signed, keeps the peace between the humans and the Elendil. Out of all the elven races, the Elendil are the most accepted and honored throughout Van'ostgar, even by the humans. LIFE EXPECTANCY 125 to 150 years GENERAL APPEARANCE Like other elves, the Elendil are most easily classified by their elongated ears. They tend to be just slightly taller than humans and have mostly thin builds. Even the more muscular elves maintain a slim body. Among the Elendil, dark hair is the most common, especially brown. Their skin tends to be on the tan side. The most common eye colors among the Elendil, like other elves, are a striking, bright gold and silver. OTHER The Elendil are very traditional beings and abide by their norms very strictly. You can read the Elven Traditions thread for more information. IAL When the Aarasi took over the land, there were those among the Elendil who opposed the idea of living side by side with the humans. When the Und'ath Treaty was signed, a group of elves left the Elendil to form their own laws and new traditions. This very group began referring to themselves as the Ial. The Ial settled in the northern most mountain regions of Van'ostgar where they remain to this day. The Ial don't take too kindly to others, especially humans. LIFE EXPECTANCY 125 to 150 years GENERAL APPEARANCE The Ial are much like the Elendel in appearance. Unlike the Elendil, however, the Ial have very pale skin. OTHER See the Elven Traditions thread for more details. AAERI The Aaeri came to Van'ostgar a few centuries ago, never having had a home land. They are constantly travelling and rarely stay in one place for very long. The Aaeri make able bodied warriors and are very tribal in nature. LIFE EXPECTANCY 100 to 130 years GENERAL APPEARANCE Unlike the other elves, the Aaeri have dark skin and are easily recognized by their dark gray, almost black, eyes. This group of elves tend to be a little stockier, and more muscular than others of their kind. OTHER See the Elven Traditions thread for more details. DWARVES Dwarves are generally found in areas where there are mines, living together in clans. They came to Van'ostgar long ago, seeking new opportunities. Mining is an important job among the dwarves. Every clan has an elder who rules and watches over his or her people until their demise. LIFE EXPECTANCY 175 to 200 years GENERAL APPEARANCE Short and stocky, dwarves have strong bodies. Male dwarves have great pride in their long beards and it's very rare to see an older, male dwarf without one. In their culture, those who have somehow shamed their clan or culture in one way or another are forced to shave off their beards. All skin, hair and eye types are common among the dwarves, though they tend to have similar features to the others in their clans. OTHER Magical abilities among dwarves are very rare, though not unheard of. FAE INAARA The Inaara fae or "fairies" are certainly strange and energetic beings with very spritely personalities. According to their legends, the first Inaara was born from a blooming flower. Nobody knows just how true this story is, but the fae believe it, along with many other bizarre stories they have passed down through the years. The Inaara are generally found in forests and answer only to the Inaara queen. Few Inaara travel far from their homes. LIFE EXPECTANCY 250 to 300 years GENERAL APPEARANCE The Inaara fae are most easilly recognized by their vibrant, violet colored eyes. They tend to be somewhat shorter than humans and, more often than not, are rather thin and delicate in appearance. All skin types can be found among them, though their hair tends to be light. OTHER Magical abilities are common among the Inaara, most being adept in elemental magics. AETHIR The Aethir are very different from their Inaara counterparts. The Aethir lack the spirit and persona that the Inaara are known for and are instead seen as corrupt fae who only care for power. There is no love among them, only lust. According to their tales, they were created by Verena herself to spread her darkness. LIFE EXPECTANCY 250 to 300 years GENERAL APPEARANCE The Aethir are most easily recognized by their red eyes. Black or dark hair is common among them, Like other fae, they are somewhat shorter than humans and are thin and delicate in appearance. OTHER Magic is not as common among the Aethir as it is amonf the Inaara, but it's not rare either. Most Aethir magic users are adept in destructive magics. |