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Humans are a diverse and tenacious people, the most populous in Belhaven
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(Concept) and (Species) Spirituality
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As above, but improvement
As above, but improvement
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Elerion
(eh-leer-ee-uhn)
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In Belhaven, the Elirion are among the most populous of the city's Elven tribes. As a people who cherish the blessings of nature, Elirion prefer to spend as much time as possible outdoors. In fact, many Elirion tribes make their dwelling outside the walls of the city, using their keen survival skills to elude Hellbeasts and thrive among the trees. Within the city, the homes and businesses of Elirion neighborhoods are circular in their design, with a large outdoor space at the building's center where Elirion home-makers spend a great deal of time curating and caring for their gardens. Their families are large and close-knit, with several generations of a family living in a home with multiple stories and upwards of ten rooms, often in communities of interconnected Elven families. Due to historical discrimination against Elves, particularly the Elirion, there exists a natural wariness toward non-Elves. However, those who demonstrate sincerity and friendship will discover wise counsel and steadfast companionship within the Elirion community.
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Common Male Names: Aleadu, Aras, Audan, Caenua, Delmak, Ete'ir, Feld, Ivelanis, Ko'el, La'cael, Monev, Nokua, Puaniel, Quaras, Solas, Tibuk
Common Female Names: Anastria, Beldra, Bielle, Enthaea, Erarie, Faen, Grenna, Lephia, Naisilla, Peliss, Sameima, Suthah, Trikathris, Vadenia, Zuana
Common Family Surnames: Ah'l, Ananua, Eashu, Heasetlin, Holug, Kihrir, Malika, Ondol, Remith, Rivadin, Rumama, Saro, Sianhan, Sovemion, Tuanni
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Elirion are among the taller tribes of Elves, with most indivituals standing well over six feet. They are often strong and well-built, with broad, handsome features, long, pointed ears, and skin ranging in hue from dark copper to olive fair. Elirion have brown, red, or amber eyes and dark, straight hair which is often adorned with feathers, precious stones, or colorful earthen beads. |
Hutai
(hoo-tai)
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The southern jungles and rainforests of Elaesqua are home to the various Hutai tribes, who are known for their beautiful craftsmanship and well-ordered cities of stone blending perfectly into the lush landscape of their homeland. There are very few Hutai in Belhaven, but those who do dwell in small (often poor) communities within the city are vigilant in the preservation of their culture, language, and history, resisting integration into the mainstream culture. Hutai wear a symbol on their foreheads made from clay, stone, or even precious gems denoting their family of origin. society is martriarchal in nature, organizing around a female chief (a "Hukapei") and a male shaman (a "Vo'koan"). While the mantle of Hukapei is passed on from mother to daughter through family lineage, the next Vo'koan is chosen by consulting the ancestors before the current Vo'koan dies. The Hutai are known for their affinity with the spirits, both Daemons and the ghosts of their ancestors. The practice of making Pupua dolls which draw in and trap spirits within them is practiced for tribal ceremonies and religious rites, generally providing luck and their (reluctant) blessings to their owners.
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Common Male Names: Amun, Apek, Caprakan, Dakai, Hesaro, Ibu, Ilok, Jaro, Kivak, Lohu, Narak, Qayin, Renan, Tepu, Vepan, Yulan, Zekan
Common Female Names: Amaya, Atika, Atna, Cheya, Chiara, Chiki, Chione, Ilati, Itotia, Nesse, Nocara, Tala, Tekla, Teyla, Xara, Xiana, Xipha
Common Family Surnames: Ahluic, Ahnaki, Anhupo, Chiotan, Hunahpu, Hunaruk, Iburan, Masa, Masira, Nayana, Tekahi, Tohira, Vokalas, Vokuna, Xarahto, Xipatia, Yanthos, Zekuno
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The Hutai are shorter than most Elven tribes with varying shades of darker skin tones, reflecting the rich and warm environments of their southern rainforest homeland. Many have high cheekbones and distinct noses with dark hair worn in elaborate styles with intricate braids and adornments. Distinctive facial markings and tattoos, often symbolic of familial or tribal affiliations, are common among the Hutai. The use of natural pigments and elaborate designs further emphasizes their connection to nature and spirituality. |
Lakooie
(lah-koo-ee)
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Descended from the nomadic tree-dwellers of Eleasqua's deepest forests and river valleys, the Lakooie of Belhaven are a diminutive, dark-skinned people whose culture and history has been all but lost to the ravages of time. Once, they were spirit-talkers, a people who lived alongside the Daemons of the forest. The Lakooie of today may have lost many of the traditions surrounding this art form, but something in their spirits still resonates with the unseen folk. Ghosts follow them. Ancestors whisper to them. Daemons watch their comings and goings with bemusement. It seems that wherever a Lakooie steps, the spirits are not far behind. Often living among other Elves, Lakooie make their way through the world not only as merchants and skilled craftsmen, but as fortune tellers, mediums, and performers. Some even join the corps of Rangers, leveraging their natural affinity for navigating the wilderness to hunt wild game, track the movements of Hellbeasts, and search for valuable resources outside the city walls.
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Common Male Names: Althos, Bendrin, Chalnor, Daven, Evaris, Faelan, Garrin, Limdor, Norik, Orlend, Phendrik, Ralshan, Vadosh, Yarok, Yashen
Common Female Names: Amisa, Belisara, Calathia, Derlise, Elandra, Ellyra, Faelene, Faona, Ghiselle, Minara, Noomie, Phihela, Rahara, Shula, Tabisa
Common Family Surnames: Alderstein, Belmo, Carus, Dertoux, Forente, Hohen, Hutting, Krause, Langse, Marzet, Monta, Nichetto, Ricce, Steinvekke, Velcroice
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The Lakooie are shorter than most Elves, ranging in height from 4 to 5 feet in height with distinctive horns atop their heads which resemble those of the elk. They have dark skin in a range of earthen hues and their eyes are often shockingly green, blue, red, yellow, or purple, set in facial features which are both broad and delicate. |
Melquen
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From the island chains surrounding the far western shores of Eleasqua, the Melquen were once masters of the seas and their expertise at shipcraft and seamanship has been passed on to the descendants of the great "sea elves" who now reside in Belhaven. Though the city itself is landlocked, the Melquen continue to ply their trade as shipwrights and boatmen along the river Bel Abris. Their small riverside communities can be found throughout Arx and Riven. where what is remembered about their rich and colorful culture remains intact, passed down through the generations. Melquen dress in colorful robes of azure, indigo, and aqua blue, wear elaborate adornments, and cover their arms in tattoos which tell the stories of their people and women traditionally tattoo their lips and the area around their mouths blue. Theirs is a rich oral history of heroes who fought sea-monsters, befriended gods, and conquered the waves, a heritage that has been passed on to those who now call land-locked Belhaven their home.
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Common Male Names: Asanu, Atayak, Bikkaro, Chikappi, Cikapun, Hakumako, Harukoro, Hitasho, Isonashi, Kamuimaru, Kandakoro, Kimun, Kinalabuk, Kinasuto, Koakanno, Kotankar, Mosikara
Common Female Names: Abenaka, Hasina-Ukya, Imekana, Kakulara, Kenas-Unarpea, Kepina, Kimyona, Korra, Muimatsu, Niutani, Peramon, Resu-Noteka, Tanakema, Unapeya, Yukepa
Common Family Surnames: Melquen go by one singular name and do not use family surnames. Tribal life was so close-knit that there was no need for surnames, (though one might refer to a similarly named individual from another tribe by the name of the island they inhabit, if ever such a rare circumstance were to occur).
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PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Melquen are fairly short, but stout and well-built with athletic forms and naturally lean muscle. Their sharp, angular features are set alight by their bright eyes, which are often the colors of the sky and sea; azure blue to deep aqua. Most bear extensive tattoos which describe their family histories and legends and women are known for tattooing their lips (and the area around their mouths) a bright sky blue. |
Tirithar
(Tih-ruh-thahr)
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The vast subterranean darkness of Eleasqua was once home to the great Queendoms of the Tirithar, a tribe of "dark elves". While the status of these realms is unknown since the fall of the world, the Tirithar have endured, some even living among the people of Belhaven. Though their preference for dark locales sees them residing in windowless manors and sprawling subterranean estates, many Tirithar are quite involved in the social life of the city as their penchant for intrigue sees many deeply entrenched in the political and financial institutions which make up the bedrock of Belhavian society. Tirithar have a reputation as brilliant, manipulative tacticians and graceful yet savage warriors. Bitter grudges and old rivalries still linger between the Tirithar and many of the city's other Elven tribes, causing tension and civil unrest. Even so, the Tirithar remain aloof and cold, always prepared with new plans and subtleties to achieve their goals.
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Common Male Names: Azar, Calvenir, Drionoth, Esbain, Malithir, Nithael, Nym, Velkan, Varius, Xarion,
Common Female Names: Edana, Elistrith, Lucreth, Zarda
Common Family Surnames: Arachas, Atobel, Garrow, Grismun, Odwim, Tibor
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Tirithar are tall and graceful, standing at around six feet in height with slender frames and pale skin. They typically have high cheekbones and sharp, gaunt features that accompany their eyes of red, purple, brown, and grey. Their hair is almost always long and jet black, worn in elaborate styles to accompany their courtly styles of dress. |