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• The Mani
  Aging Rate: 20 years (Mani) = 10 years (Human)
  Maximum Age: +/- 200 years
  Appearance: Red-skinned, pointy eared, flat-nosed, four-thumbed, and of average height.
  Originating from the continent of Gieilenôr, the Mani have various tints of red skin, and commonly they have two thumbs on each hand. They have large, pointed ears, large, pig-like noses and blunt teeth. They ordinarily have light hair colours, though darker shades of black and brown are not that uncommon. They grow up to about 6 feet, and if you meet a Mani you can be quite sure he speaks either Menan or Nerhân.
  
• The Kalur
  Aging Rate: 10 years (Kalur) = 10 years (Human)
  Maximum Age: +/- 70 years
  Appearance: Brown-skinned, purple-eyed, sharp-teethed, cat-nailed, tall height. Considered most beautiful of all races.
  The Kalur, a (most of the time dark-)brown skinned race home to most Enôrian deserts, are mostly considered the ideal for beauty. Being used to a desert-like environment, they have a skin that absorbs water and that usually doesn't grow much hair. The only hair most Kalur grow is situated around body openings to protect against sand getting stuck there, and on their heads to protect against sunburns on the head.
  
  They are known not to grow wrinkles from old age, due to a skin that is, like their body, extremely flexible and resistant to aridness due to it absorbing water. Kalur usually have grey, black or red hair and purple, slit eyes. They are approximately around seven feet tall, have sharp, vampire-like teeth and claws that, like cats, can 'fold' into their fingers.
  
  Due to the moisture absorbing qualities of their skin - on which Kalur rely - they usually tend to leave as much as possible skin open. This also means they have trouble going to really cold environments: the moisturised skin could freeze.
  
• The Merks
  Aging Rate: 5 years (Merk) = 10 years (Human)
  Maximum Age: +/- 50 years
  Appearance: A species of low height, with light fur and long hairs on their heads, usually hardened into peculiar sculptures. They have tails.
  A cat-like race originating in the Nerhân mountains, the Merk grow up to four feet tall and grow tails. Though they have humanoid faces, they are covered in fur of which the hairs can grow up to three feet long. Their hair is usually sculpted into various shapes using a mixture of lime and water. They have claws, though, unlike the Kalur and cats, they cannot fold them into their own fingers.
  
  Their architecture is rather primitive - the Merk were one of the last races to develop sentience, civilisation and intelligence. Their name, Merk, comes from the days when they were not intelligent and still reacted largely on instinct. They used to leave claw marks everywhere, and thus their name, which is Menan for claw. They adopted this name for themselves as soon as they developed sentience.

• Pards
  Reptile beings in use and appearance similar to crocodiles, snakes, dragons, cows; and horses. They are used for riding by military troops mostly because their flexible, snake-like amphibious bodies allow them to traverse well in nearly all environments. They have a scaled skin that can bear many colours, depending on race. The Pard's spit and meat is poisonous, and its milk tastes sour.
  Wealth required: Very rich
  
• Leatherbacks
  Rhinoceros-like creatures with camel-like backs and lizard-like legs. Surprisingly fast.
  Wealth required: Rich
  
• Trihans
  Large, gold-feathered flightless birds often used as mounts in the area surrounding Dremor, T'Ahr an Neêm.
  Wealth required: Rich
  
• Tegers
  Elephant-sized felines with a brushy, brown, camel-like skin texture.
  Wealth required: Rich
  
• Orÿn (Only for Merks)
  Are often kept as pets to guard things, and they are large, heavy, grey animals. Should I compare them to Earth's animal, you should think of a Rhinoceros' body with bear's legs and an armadillo's head.
  Wealth required: Normal
  
• Rothnik
  By far the most peculiar animal on Enôr. It is large, translucent, eats rocks, and consumes them into minerals to then reproduce. It is sometimes used as a mount.
  Wealth required: Very rich

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• Ken
  Aging Rate: 8 years (Ken) = 10 years (Human)
  Maximum Age: +/- 50 years
  A bird folk, with many shapes of beaks apparent. Their arms and wings are one, and their feathers range from white to brown to grey.
  Originating from the continent of Relenôr, the Ken refer to themselves as Dockx, which means "guiltless" in Ken'y, one of the many languages they speak. The species of Ken that we specifically call Dockx are called Dock by them, which means "guilty", and that species are one of the only members of the race not to have a birdlike appearance.
  
  Ken lay eggs and have feathered arms capable of flying, and have various types of beaks- commonly housing a long and flexible tongue. They have a see-through membrane and a normal eyelid, like some normal birds, and large, black talons on their fingers.
  
  The Dock, on the other hand, are subject to a lot of debate if they should be counted as Ken - they have wings comparable to that of a fly that are not part of their leathery, batlike arms, and they have large, fly-like eyes.
  
  Ken are known to be tall - 8 feet or more - but because they walk half crouched, like birds, they don't seem to be so on first sight.
  
• Irks
  Aging Rate: 3 years (Irk) = 10 years (Human)
  Maximum Age: +/- 30 years
  A race close to extinction, the Irks are found disgusting by most Enôrians - their slimy, scaly skin and short lifespan make it close to impossible for them to develop friendships. Their limbs consist of three bones - their upper arm commonly consists of one bone, and the forearm of two detachable bones - the detached bone can then be slid downwards between the remaining forearm bone and the hand, thus lengthening their arm. The same can be done for their legs, and they can stretch their neck by applying pressure on the cartilage with their strong neck muscles.
  
  Their hair consists of thick, seaweed like growths on their head, which, as has been proven, are edible. Irks are known for alchemy and shamanism.
  
  Due to their short lifespan of approximately thirty years, memories and mental abilities can be passed on genetically, though their have so far not yet been reports that this can also happen to physical or semi-physical abilities, such as talking or walking.
  
• Tlong
  Aging Rate: No aging
  Maximum Age: No set maximum age
  Appearance: Depends on base species
  Tlong, technically not a separate race, are genetically mutated cyborg versions of existing races crafted by Zastôhda. Their appearance varies too much from Tlong to Tlong to describe here.
  
• Orpakerke/Orpacurce (Spelling varies)
  Aging Rate: 10 years (Orpacurce) = 10 years (Human)
  Maximum Age: +/- 50 years
  Appearance: Quadripedal, intelligent sabre-toothed tigers
  The sabre-toothed feline sentients of the Shaman Realms.

• Nerhûn
  Full name: The Sacred Nerhân Empire of the Flame
  Motto: “By Swallow’s Swords!”
  Capital: Eyda (see above)
  Other Major Cities: Gilgon
  Gilgon, capital city of the Lesser Kingdom of Morgon, is built in a southern valley of the Rindronas, on terraces carved into the mountainsides. A huge wall, partially cut out of an ancient cliffface and partly built by ancient engineering, forms the border between the Aligra county west of the city. The city is guarded by Gonarc, a tower hidden by magic, that is located a few miles south of the city. The city is one of the first cities ever to be built, so many million years ago when the seas were so high that mountain ranges were normal land and high hills were islands.
  Gilgon is built next to a lake inside the valley, of which a river flows through the wall south-east, towards the sea. In the lake, on two rocky spires, stand the most impressive architectural feats of the city: a huge arena built out of white marble, and an even larger stronghold, of which a tower protrudes. The Tower is said to hold the stone of Sar'ng-Leitu ("Snake-Sun"), part of the legendary Herald of Death, which is said to control the weather and shine a noonday sun across the land when dawn has just begun.
  The city suffers occasional heavy earthquakes, so it's a surprise that the tower never collapsed. The earthquakes are caused by the city being located on the Rindronas, a tectonically very hostile region.
  
  Hugher
  Hugher, capital city of the Lesser Kingdom of Forodwod, is a rather unimpressive yet awe-inspiring sight: the whole city seems to be one big slum. Forodow itself, however, is a forest that gives more of an impression of a park, with wide, relatively even spaces between trees. Forodwod is surrounded by a great stone wall with few gates. Hugher itself is surrounded by a wooden wall, and the tower of the current King of Hugher looms over the city like thunderclouds over a green pasture.
  
  Dremor
  Dremor, capital city of the Lesser Kingdom of Rinwod, is built around a circle of thirteen hills called the ‘Grey Hills’. Most of its houses are carved out of the hillsides, so even the poorest citizen tends to have a stone house. It is more of a religious than a political bastion, with the Stonewood Temple in the middle of the circle of hills.
  
  Kon
  Kon, capital city of the Lesser Kingdom of Gondrind, is a city of the Merk. It is located under the many mountains of the Gondrind Chain.
  Official Languages: Menan
  Demonym: Nerhân
  Racial spread: Mani, with a lot of Kalur immigrants and a concentration of Merks in the Gondrind area.
  Geographical description: Mostly marshes and forests, with hilly and mountainous areas to the south-west.
  Brief history: Originally, Nerhûn was part of the Cendôrian empire, but the first president of Nerhûn - back when it was a republic - declared independence and forged an alliance with the four other kingdoms of the region. It was governed by a female president and female ministers, voted for by women only. There was, however, a male president of war, who was given power over all military troops during times of war.
  Then, Eryne Tîwele, a prince from Foghain, attacked the Republic and, with stolen power of the gods, made time pass in the region as if seconds were millenia- everything crumbled to dust, and Erÿne rebuilt the Republic anew as a Kêngship under his reign.
  Political traditions: The head of state is the Kêng, an inherited position currently under the Tîwele dynasty.
  There is also a democratically voted for Council of Imperial Advisors, and like in the Nerhân Republic, only women may vote, though men may also be voted for. The council is headed by His Wisdom the Imperial Chancellor, who is the Kêng’s main advisor.
  Another important, non-elected, non-inherited, solely held by Noruej position is that of Imperial Scribe.
  Political situation: The current Kêng is Nërvûn Tîwele ΛJ, a Mani
  The current Chancellor is Pon, a Merk.
  The current Scribe is Amak-Va, a Noruej.
  Main currency: The Beak; there are copper, bronze, silver, and golden beaks. The currency is called a Beak due to the Swallow being the country's symbol, aside from the Stonetree and the Silver Star.
  Religious traditions: An Ymirian pantheon consisting of six main Gods:
  Aenoria, the Mother Goddess of all that is good of women. She takes the form of a beautiful old and naked woman, for virtue knows no shame. She is commonly associated with the stars.
  
  Dominâncali, the God of Wisdom and of all that is good of men. He is associated with libraries and thunder.
  
  Zeruê, the War Goddess of all that is women's evil. She is one of the only Ymirian guards to actively meddle with mortals. She takes the shape of a seductively beautiful Kalur, with only her pet snake covering up the lust of men.
  
  Eadrâhk, the Snake God of all that is men's evil, takes the form of a skeleton of nightmares, with a charred skull for a head and fiery tentacles as arms. He is naked, and his lid takes the form of a curling snake.
  
  Adaïl, the God of Light and the Order of things, takes the form of a grey-skinned humanoid with large, green eyes. He is also associated with wind, and wherever if he walks, if he walks- for he slumbers- a cold wind can be felt.
  
  And Zastôhda, the Sixth God That Was First, the Banished One, the Creator of Earth, and the Bringer of Chaos. He was the one that forged the earth out of the earth in the first eternity, but he was banished for his jealousy.
  Social situation: A very small gap and a fluent transition between rich and poor. Nerhûn has a very modern and well-working social system, and the ‘slums’ of their cities are, unlike most other slums, not utterly disease and crime-ridden.
  Military traditions: The army has a large array of specialised classes:
  The Order of the Fang
  Serving as Royal Guards in time of peace and Hraek Riders (the Hraek is a dragon-like reptile) in time of war, the Order of the Fang have a tradition dating back to Eryne Tîwele’s father, Roldîn Tîwele. Their uniform consists of a red band on their right arm, and black leather armour, with over it a white, poncho-like cape. Their face is covered and they usually carry large halberds.
  
  Firespewers
  These experienced warriors are like human flamethrowers: there sufficiently protected finger and/or toe is lit with a fire, and then, through co-ordinated movements and a reservoir on their back, highly flammable gas or liquid – similar to Greek fire - is sprayed over the finger or toe, creating a fiery blast.
  
  Drummers
  These soldiers carry two large drums before them, and use the two clubs they use for banging the drums in combat as well.
  
  Hornblowers
  These soldiers carry a large variety of horns, and each horn sounds significantly different: these are used to give simple commands.
  
• Cendôr
  Motto: Gihegaem Rup. (“Through strength of mind.”)
  Capital: Losdaeh, often described as the Glass City, as everything seems to be made of glass that can become clear or blurred or any colour depending on the minds of those near it.
  Other Major Cities: Aeggrud, Iryb, Obba
  Official Languages: Nerhân
  Demonym: Cendôrian
  Racial spread: A majority of Mani. Finding another race here is reeeeeaaaaally difficult.
  Geographical description: Mostly covered with jungle and rainforest in the south and wetlands in the north, its inhabitants have adapted to the wet environment, wearing clothes made out of fish-skins to protect against the common rains.
  Brief history: Where Losdaeh now is, was once a large city of the Ymirian guards- a magnificent wonder of light and metal, of stone and magic it was. Everything moved by itself, and the gods created golems to serve their needs. But the rebellious group of Mani that formed Cendôr did not approve of this self-indulgence of the gods, and they conquered the city which is now their capital. In destroying the gods, they thought that they were now gods, and thus their religion.
  Political traditions: Plutocratic Dictatorship, governed by an ‘Emperor’. Each time an Emperor dies, it is checked who has paid the most taxes (taxes, in Cendôr, are optional gifts to the government which are rewarded with political power) during the last Emperor's reign, and that person is crowned Emperor. This process can take up to twenty years.
  Political situation: There is no current Emperor, as the Cendôrian Empire has been occupied by Nerhûn.
  Main currency: Nergat, roughly translated meaning ‘Precious Green Stone’. Their coins are crafted out of jade, which is widespread in the mountain ranges of Cendôr. They also accept currencies from all countries with which they are at peace.
  Religious traditions: Autotheism (Neologism from ‘Auto’, meaning self, and ‘Theios’, meaning god.), which means essentially “self-worship”. Since that is the tradition Cendôr has thrived on for many years, its customs and traditions teaches its followers that there is no almighty power that controls the universe except yourself. This is different from atheism, whereas the latter claims there is no all-powerful being controlling the universe, autotheism claims that its followers are the all-powerful beings that control the universe through their actions.
  Social situation: A gap between rich and poor way larger than in Nerhûn: there are rich people, the one who collaborate with the Nerhân forces, and then there is the rest.
  Military traditions: Military abandoned because of Nerhân occupation.
  Shaman Realms: Though the Shamanistic tribes of the Realms are spread across the Southern regions of the Enôrian continent, the Shaman Realms (south-west of Cendôr) are commonly called so because not only does the location have the largest concentration of tribes, the land is also not yet officially claimed by a nation, and thus is no official nation, though no-one has so far attempted to claim the land. In the north of the country, there are endless, grassy steppes, which gradually changed from rainforest in the north and gradually change into a rocky canyon desert in the south.
  
• Relenôr
  Not in fact one nation but four separate monarchies: Karami, Wanai, Eroria and Erasu. Not much information, as you are not meant to venture there… yet.
  Major Cities: Ero, Erasu, Kehire, Nere
  Official Languages: Keni
  Demonym: Relenôrian
  Racial spread: Ken, and Ken only!
  Geographical description: Icy islands in the north, and grassy fields cross-sectioned by silvery mountains in the south.
  
• Frodead
  Motto: ¡Arapo eugnas eo oruo! (“For blood and gold!”)
  Capital: T’Ahr
  Other Major Cities: Aligra, Dahrr-Ni
  Official Languages: Northeadan in lower classes, Southeadan in upper classes
  Demonym: Frodean
  Racial spread: Kalur, and again an absence of other races similar to Cendôr.
  Geographical description: In the south it is largely covered with rocky deserts, whereas in the north a dry, steppe-like environment is generated by the Rindronas’ precipitation shadow. Various tints of brown and yellow can be seen throughout its culture, representatives of sand and sun.
  Brief history: Split from the Eadenôrian Kingdom somewhere during the reign of the seventeenth Honourable Raven of the Desert, it took quite a few decades for Frodeadean independence to be accepted. The most major conflict seen after their independence was declared was one with Nerhân Kêng Tibêr J, who believed the trade city of Dremor belonged to them. The Nerhân forces won and built the Dremor Wall around Dremor.
  Political traditions: Monarchy, governed by a “Crow”. Their current Crow is, as is the tradition, nameless, as one who rules a country rises above mundane things like names. The lower ruling classes are clans, who normally run over counties. For example, Clan Aren is the ancient ruler of Aligra, and Clan Kalur'reowrrh has held the position of ruling clan in Dahrr-Ni since the county was formed.
  Main currency: Sexief (‘Beams’). There are two types: golden coins, referred to as Sexief Losod (‘Sun Beams’), and silver coins, referred to as Sexief Aulad (‘Moon Beams’)
  Religious traditions: Polytheistic Pantheism – they worship spirits that are parts of nature, and no gods that represent abstract concepts such as war or love, though they in recent years have accepted more abstract spirits such as Onichri, the spirit of the hunt in their pantheon. Some more well-known spirits are Topah, spirit of sand and Ôira, spirit of water. They do not believe in Ymirian sects because, in their opinion, a real god has no business materialising before mortal beings.
  Social situation: Though poor people still live comfortably, rich and poor are kept separate in Frodean cities, and moral values differ greatly between both.
  Military traditions: No special military eccentricities to mention.
  
• Eadenôr
  Motto: Rop ol Yer’y le Yer serbmoh (“For the King and the King’s men!”)
  Capital: Odinovroc, the Raven’s Nest
  Official Languages: Southeadan
  Demonym: Eadenôrian
  Racial spread: Mainly Kalur, with Merks coming in second
  Geographical description: Wide open sandy plains with Colorado-plateau-like cliffs. There are also a group of very large stone eroded sculptures to the north, which are said to be giants.
  Brief history: An old enemy of the Cendôrian Empire, both have existed as long as they both can remember. Eadenôr was declared independent when the first tribes of the Eadenôrian deserts settled down and formed cities.
  Political traditions: Monarchy, ruled by a nameless “Raven”. It is said that the Frodean monarch is called Crow simply to dishonour Eadenôr. The lower ruling organs are clans, and each clan normally rules over a county.
  Political situation: The current Raven is the hundredth one, who has taken the throne just three years ago.
  Main currency: Sexief, like Frodead. They accept each other’s coins, which are slightly different.
  Religious traditions: Largely the same, though the most commonly worshipped spirit here is Adahr, a cult that has not only the most followers in Eadenôr, but which also takes care of fighting crime and law enforcement. Most famous Kalur bounty hunters are Adahrian cultists. Adahrian Fire Monks are freelancing mercenaries and bounty hunters, doing things - officially, at least - out of a religious duty to rid the world of evil doers.
  Social situation: Like Nerhûn, but with a bit larger gap between rich and poor.
  Military traditions: Like Frodead.
  

Nilloc James

Nov 22 2008, 11:50 AM

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redsrock

Nov 22 2008, 12:02 PM

Nilloc James

Nov 22 2008, 11:50 AM

If you need a hand feel free to ask us, we have nothing better to do.

Speak for yourself!

cathym

Nov 28 2008, 12:30 AM

for some reason I can't get PM's to work. It just seems to get stuck at the preview screen. .

cathym

Nov 28 2008, 12:30 AM

Name: D'sseneramrrearr'l First Daughter of Clan Kalur'reowrrh
Short name: D'ssen
Species: Kalur
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Class: Stalker
Class Description: A fighter that relies mainly on stealth and ranged weapons.
Main Skills: Ranged weapons, Stealth, Claw-to-claw fighting.
Appearance: Tall (a little over 7 feet), lithe and strong. Skin colour is deep golden brown, eyes are dark bluish-purple with gold flecks, hair is black.
Weapons: A custom-made crossbow mounted with a cartridge allowing multiple bolts to be loaded and shot with rapid fire, a satchel of pre-loaded bolt cartridges
Armour/Clothing: Unarmoured. Since clothing interferes with the skin’s ability to absorb moisture, personal modesty has little place among the Kalur. However, in consideration of the mores of other races, she wears a soft vest and short tunic made of a light, breathable silk-like fabric. Her outfit is beautifully made, in colours of purple and gold.
Inventory: a satchel of pre-loaded bolt cartridges, tools for making bolts, various personal items, money
Mount: A Pard with reddish-gold coloured scales.
Background: As clan First Daughter, now that she has come of age, D'ssen is required to prove her worth as future leader by undertaking a dangerous quest or challenge. Hearing of the disappearance of the Nerhân Kêng’s sons, her mother has instructed her to present herself as part of the band seeking to find them. This is also an opportunity for her to learn more of other races and to improve her diplomatic skills.
Personality: Self-assured but not arrogant. Clan leadership is considered a duty not a privilege, and D’ssen has been raised to be honourable and courteous.
Lifestyle: Wealthy
Motivation: see background