PLAYABLE RACES

In this thread all the playable races of Saryndil are talked about extensively. Each race is filled with vibrant lore and unique qualities, so please read them all at your leisure before making a selection. It is also stressed to pay attention to racial qualities when selecting your face-claim, or select your face-claim and then determine from their features what race fits them best.

o1. Calaquendi Elves
o2. Moriquendi Elves
o3. Vampires
o4. Daeva
o5. Kindred
o6. Faeries
o7. Humans
o8. Spectrals
o9. Half-Races

CALAQUENDI

ORIGIN: 0 G.E. in Aelyria
CAPITAL: Thredith of Aelyria
LIFESPAN: Immortal (Old Age & Disease)
HEIGHT: 5’9”-6’4” (female) & 6’1”-6’7” (male)
MATURATION: 290-300 Years
LANGUAGE(S): Est’ild (Highborn Elves) Faelen & Aerian
REGION(S) INHABITED: Aelyria

NAMING TRADITION: When born Elves adorn a singular first name, and as life goes on acquire a middle and last name, which collectively makes their full name.

The first name is known as a “Father Name”, and always includes part of the father or mother’s name to make lineage clear. This name is the only name that may be used by outsiders and is a common name.

Second names or middle names describe the Elf’s personality and are traditionally chosen much later in life. This name is commonly selected by the individual themself later in life as they come into their own or is coined later on by the mother Elf out of sentimental value. Due to the emotional value of this name, its use is strictly for blood relatives or a lover.

Third names are an Elf’s last name and represent a major life event or an elaborate accomplishment. This name tends to be acquired way later in life and can be everchanging with the times or one’s character.

REPRODUCTION: Conceived through intercourse and take 24 months to carry to term.

MATING PRINCIPLES: Elves loyal to the Calaquendi house are always betrothed and are devout to a single partner for life. Infidelity is exceptionally detested and usually will result in the deliverance of one’s death. Calaquendi Elves by tradition marry to better their family’s political position and never simply out of love. It must also be noted that sexual endeavors with outside races are strictly forbidden. Elven children’s lives are counted to begin at conception rather than birth and are far and few between.

MAGICAL DISPOSITION: Those still loyal to the Calaquendi house only use Aether as a last resort. They still wish to preserve Aether and let it run its natural course. Their belief is if they are to allow free use of Aether the forest of Aelyria would start to perish, thus Aether is a precious resource that should only be used when absolutely necessary.

COMMON TRAIT(S): Longer ears that come to a point and in adoration to the starlight that once born them, Calaquendi Elves all have extremely pale skin and diluted shades or color for hair and eyes. They also keep their hair particularly long regardless of gender, making males quite androgynous.

DESCRIPTION

As one of the first races of Saryndil, the Calaquendi Elves think themselves superior in every way to the other known races on Saryndil. Strict, regal, and arrogant all of these are some words one might use to describe even the common people of their race. Even among their own people, bloodline and beauty are among the most important factors for deciding who’s in power, the paler the skin, and the more colorless the eyes and hair-the more pure and high ranking you are.

They have an understanding of the works of Aether and have seen firsthand what it can bring, but more importantly what it can ruin. As a result of this, their views on Aether and its use are extremely rigid, opting to use it only if there is no other option. It is this line of thinking that leads to their current attempts of trying to purge the world of the Aether-Touched, considering them an unholy blight that must be destroyed.

While their constant claims of superiority may be off-putting, it is not without warrant - they are masterful artists, architects, and lore keepers, many finding the depth of their craft as the most marvelous thing in the world. Accenting their near refusal of the use of Aether, they have perfected the art of melee combat, using unbelievable flow and technique that would have many aghast in awe at its sheer brilliance. The Calaquendi know their own brilliance and make it clear to the world that they are the brightest stars of all.

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DAEVA

ORIGIN: 1170 V.E. in Ash-Angen
CAPITAL: Nezben-Ard of Ranzaugh
LIFESPAN: Indefinite (Reincarnated)
HEIGHT: Determined by Race Before Death
MATURATION: Born Mature
LANGUAGE(S): Dra'ar & Aerian
REGION(S) INHABITED: Ranzaugh & Deldran

NAMING TRADITION: Daeva names are meant to elicit fear and emanate enigmatic power. Their names are usually more along the lines of a title and also have a tendency to change with their life accomplishments or as they rise through ranks of a Warband.

REPRODUCTION: They are capable of intercourse while in their tangible form, however, they are incapable of bearing children. Daeva are solely born through reincarnation.

MATING PRINCIPLES: Daeva are a race that does not partake in the realm of marriage. In their lifetime they may have many mates and rarely if ever stay exclusive.

MAGICAL DISPOSITION: Disastrous and conniving Daeva have always had an instinctive appetite for Aether. Up until the Aether-Touched incident, the ability to harness Aether was a sought-after talent. The event since has enabled their destructive impulses, amplifying their power-hungry desires.

COMMON TRAIT(S): All Daeva in their humanoid form adorn two horns which vary by the individual. They also have prominent claws that protrude from each finger in place of traditional fingernails.

DESCRIPTION

Daeva are an ancient type of demon that are molded from the depths of shadow in Ranzaugh. Little is known about how a Daeva is born. The common belief is Daeva are born from deceased spirits who were meant to voyage to hell but instead fell back to Saryndil. Daeva to other races are thought to be more of a superstition than an actual entity.

The natural form of a Daeva is a smoldering grey and black cloud of flame, but they can also materialize into a human form. Their appearance though ghastly resembles a humanoid figure and they usually leave a trail of smoke behind them wherever they go.

Daeva are highly intelligent with their own developed language but choose to be rather mute. It is very rare to hear a Daeva speak and if they do it is usually in their own tongue – Dra'ar, out of a mixture of pride and their belief in racial superiority. Though Daeva can understand Aerian and other languages they scoff at having to speak any of them.

The temperament and demeanor of Daeva can vary, but the majority are extremely territorial, manipulative, savage, and animalistic. Because of this, they find it fulfilling to keep their interactions intraracial whilst treating anyone viewed as lesser as prey.

KINDRED

ORIGIN: 1325 A.E. in Eastern Aelyria
CAPITAL: Shyr Thysaer of Aelyria
LIFESPAN: 1-250 Years
HEIGHT: Determined by Animal Mix
MATURATION: 30-40 Years
LANGUAGE(S): Faelen & Aerian
REGION(S) INHABITED: Aelyria, Deldran & Estlora

NAMING TRADITION: The first name of a Kindred is chosen by the parents at birth, and does not necessarily hold any great meaning or importance. This name is a common name and can be used by anyone to address them.

A Kindred’s middle name embodies tremendous meaning and is typically given to them when they are born. This name is a revelation of a Kindred’s life path and alludes to what the purpose of their life is meant to be.

Then their last name is the name of the tribe they belong to. They bear this name as their direct last name out of honor for their tribe and because everyone in the tribe is blood-related.

REPRODUCTION: Conceived through intercourse and take 6 months to carry to term.

MATING PRINCIPLES: To keep their lineage pure they mate only with members from the same tribe and devote themselves to monogamy. It is also a sworn law across all tribes that couples can only have two kin in their lifetime.

MAGICAL DISPOSITION: They view Aether as a resource that is not to be tampered with and because they were not born with the capability to use its powers, they innately want nothing to do with it. When the Kindred first came into existence they made an intraracial pact that anyone ever affected by Aether were sworn to killing themselves. If a Kindred was ever incapable of killing themselves after being Aether-Touched they are required to be hunted by another kin. It is believed by the Kindred that in order to ascend after death and continue to be protectors of Aelyria they are to die pure.

COMMON TRAIT(S): Regardless of which tribe Kindred hail from, they will always have ears of their animal variety. Aside from that Kindred will usually have two or three other animal attributes, such as a tail and claws, or any other significant feature pertaining to their animal mix.

DESCRIPTION

Kindred are a hybrid race of Saryndil that were formed from Aether and the mixing of animals. Over the hundreds of years that have passed, they have developed into their own renowned race. Kindred are a race of great integrity and are recognized as guardians of the forest.

They have soft hearts and take great pride in caring for everything natural in the world. They have ingenious senses that are near unmatched by other races, and Kindred tend to be some of the best solo hunters. This is because just like their physical structure, their minds too are hybrid of man and beast. They have the intelligence of a human weaved with the feral power of their wild animal counterpart.

Kindred come in all varieties but are mostly seen as therianthropes of felines and canines. Due to their disposition towards humility, Kindred have a reputation for being loyal to their dying day and it is very rare for one to not fulfill their word. In the region of Aelyria and other regions, Kindred hold great affinity with Faeries, and vice versa, each giving the other race their allegiance regardless of differing fealty.

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