Chapter 2: The Races
As cohesive as the planet Everden is in
its greenery and deep blue seas, it is
also broken up into an immense diversity
of races, cultures and creatures found
throughout the planet. Many know but
still many unknown.
This chapter is accompanied by a brief
overview of the known races, what their
physical descriptions are, a bit of their
lhistory, society and feelings toward
others.
Aligatorian
Physical Description
These beast-like creatures are humanoid
alligators, much taller than the average
humanoid. They usually grow to around
200 cm, their tallest being about 270 cm.
Some aligotarians are born with pure
white eyes, often regarded as a sign of
strength, endurance, and the will to
protect amongst other aligotarians.
They usually have dark green scales on
their back, arms, and tail. Their belly,
hands, and lower jaw are covered in
white scales.
They usually reach adulthood at the age
of 25, and become old at 180 years.
Healthy aligotarians can live up to 225
years.
History
Born in the swamp lands, most of their
kind, in their sentient beginning,
worshiped the river god Sobek.
After many years of peace, other
humanoids began to slowly drain and
impose on the aligatorians natural
habitat.
For survival, they were forced to retreat
further into the swamps, and lost their
original homes, as well as the ways of
life of when they served their god of the
river.
Society
They can be strong-willed, loyal, and
prideful of their people; they respect
those exude courage and loyalty and
don't take to friendship easily. Since the
ancient times when they lost their orignal
home, they've been wary about "sharing"
things.
Aligatorians usually live in marshes and
swamps, sometimes rivers if they are
outcast. They don't like big homes that
were inherited as much as they prefer
living life through self-achievement. They
do, however, have respect for kings and
local governments.
Due to being aquatic, many aligotarians
need to drink lots of water or be able to
submerge in water at least once a day.
This keeps the aligotarian healthy, and
gives them energy.
They have a naturally comedic, and
talkative nature. Sharing stories of your
battles and achievements impress them
the most, as they can be blunt at the
beginning of a conversation, or when
they are interrupted.
Apeling
Physical Description
Apelings are slightly smaller than other
humanoids, but are still medium. They
usually have more defined muscles than
monkeys, though they are still rather
slender, keeping a very athletic
appearance.
Fur colors include black, brown, red,
orange, and grey. White fur is usually a
"sign" of inherent greatness. Apelings
age fast, reaching full adulthood in only
12 years.
Although apelings only have a slightly
longer lifespan than humans, their active
nature and lifestyle mean they burn
through their years faster than a human,
putting their average lifespan at 100
years. Few careful and quieter apelings
may live to see 150 and usually hold
roles as tribal leaders and chiefs.
Despite ageing fast, apelings do not feel
the usual effects of old age until months
before their death, many still adventuring
within the last year of their life.
History
Apelings are said to be a direct
descendants from a long forgotten
Mountain God.
This God was extremely joyful and filled
with pride, but one day when the
mountains began to crumble the god
was challenged by an unknown astral
treat. This challenge would see the
disappearance of the Mountain God, but
an influx in similar lesser creatures
known now as Apelings.
Society
Apelings are extremely confident,
headstrong, and upbeat. Their boastful
presence might dismay common folk and
be found disrespectful by upper class
citizens, however; apelings hold a firm
loyalty to those who have proven
themselves.
Apelings usually live in small, closely
held tribal communities. Entire nations or
cities of apelings are few and far apart.
Leadership roles are often held either by
the elders or by the most personally
accomplished, however, leaders
generally don't have much power as
many apelings prefer group decisions
over the decisions of one individual. In
the traditional sense, apelings do not
have "families" and usually have an "all
kin are family" mentality.
Apelings found outside the normal
communities either from being banished
or simply wanderlust have an easy time
adjusting to the "easy" life of cities.
Finding work in such places comes easy
due to the general truthfulness and raw
strength of the race. Though work as
teachers in any form meets a swift end,
due to a simple disinterest in treading
the same old beaten path.
Most apeling adventurers tend to be
more independent than their kin at
home, but still hold on a lot to their sense
of family and loyalty. Naturally energetic
and overtly eager, spending their time
standing still is against their nature.
Badgerfolk (Ianthinarum)
Physical Description
Badgerfolk are humanoid, bipedal
badgers that are usually slightly shorter
than other humanoids.
They have short legs, usually a coat of
black and white fur, dark eyes, and sharp
noses.
Although most badgerfolk live in the
mountain areas of the Free States, many
choose to live in other places, or as
nomads.
History
In the past, all badgerfolk lived in a large,
subterranean territory named Teldard
underneath the Twin Mountains.
Some citizens wanted to build a more
structured society of wide tunnels, roads,
and buildings; others favored their small
dens and independent lives. The conflict
rose to a point where the territory split in
half.
The more independent, primitive folk
lived in the north; the more progressive
in the south. Between this clash of
traditions were people that didn't care for
either side.
Society
The life in the subterranean territory
Teldard now is split depending on where
you live.
The north only occasionally has any
overground establishment, mostly huts
selling small goods, necessities and of
course Mr. Suthon who owns the
weathered tavern the Last Drop on the
northen road towards Sútfold.
In the south is the bustling city
Fogbottom both above and below
ground.
It has modest but detailed buildings and
markets for trade and commerce and is
commonly known as the Badgerfolks
home town.
Bullywug
Physical Description
Bullywugs are shorter stout creatures,
appearing like humanoid frogs or toads.
They are between 4-5 feet tall, and can
have blue, yellow, green, gray, or red
skin. They can have red, gold, bronze,
orange, or silver eyes, which are very
large and above their heads. They
sometimes have black spots on their
skin.
History
Bullywugs are a race that has lived in the
swamps of the world since age-old
history. They have lived in a foul
aristocracy, fighting over ranks and
appealing to their superiors in any way
that they possibly can.
While other societies have improved
their technology with metal, bullywugs
still use simple weapons and armor,
however they use them more effectively
than most races do.
Society
Bullywugs live in a system of aristocracy,
trying to please their superiors
constantly.
Bullywugs either move through the ranks
by murdering their rivals, or presenting
gifts to their superiors, and they always
introduce themselves with grand titles.
They only have three ranks in their
society: the leader, the superiors, and
the inferiors. Most bullywugs are in the
inferior class, though some do reach the
superior class.
Bullywugs do not typically kill other
races, preferring to capture people and
bring them to their leaders. The leaders
have giant inferiority complexes, desiring
to be respected and feared by other
races, allowing them to be easily
flattered.
As such, most races pity the Bullywugs,
even when they are rude, some
Bullywugs can find homes with the
kinder races, and are ignored by the
more hostile ones.
Bearfolk The Strange Experiences table suggests
a variety of memories a friendly bearfolk
Physical Description might share.

Bearfolk have thick fur, long snouts,

massive paws and a musky odor that
makes them stand out in any crowd.
Bearfolk usually stand well over 180 cm
tall and often weigh upwards of 160 kg.

Like regular bears, bearfolk may choose

to put on extra weight and hibernate for
months at a time if they so desire. The
color of their coat usually depends on
the region they inhabit, and most are
either black, brown, or white.

History

Bearfolk typically lived alone in the past,

seeking out company only to mate and
raise children, or to defend their territory,
this was until the mighty chief Kidas First
Tooth united the clans and cleared out
the monster infested roots of the world
tree Sútfold.

The city, surrounded by the cold north

and major stone walls are now home to
both bearfolk and many other races
seeking shelter from the harsh tundra.

Society

To most outsiders, bearfolk tend to come

off as standoffish or asocial, but any
friendships they do form are fiercely
defended. Likewise, while many bearfolk
try to avoid conflict and have been
known to walk away from fights, the
aftermath of a bearfolk being stirred to
violence can be disturbing.

Many attribute this to the fact that

bearfolk, who usually grow up without
much company, simply aren’t well
adjusted to most social environments.
This is corroborated by the stories
bearfolk themselves will tell to those they
befriend.
Durulz islanders had been defeated and the
Durulz claimed the world tree Winter’s
Physical Description Crest as there home.

The Durulz resemble the ordinary duck

in their often white feathered bodies and
soft orange beaks. Some differences in Society
coloration can occur, ranging from
Bitterness is an armour. All Durulz live
brown, gray, green and black. However
with the feeling that they are considered
these rare examples and individuals are
a joke, the lowest of the low and it has
often shunned by the Durulz society and
formed a palpable cynicism and
become outcasts. Although having wings
bitterness in their hearts concerning
the Durulz cannot fly.
many of the other races.
Durulz are medium sized humanoids and
Durulz find it useful to be able to shield
mature at the same rate as humans do
oneself from their probable jibes and
and can live up to 75 years. Any that
condescension by going into every
manage to survive to 50 years old can
situation with a shade of negativity
be considered to be an ‘elder’ in the
covering their interactions.
Durulz community, earning the right to
complain incessantly and judge Being a Durulz is hard but it makes them
everything he witnesses. harder. If adversity and challenges
strengthen those who can overcome
them, the Durulz are probably the
History strongest race to be found – even if no
one would ever believe it.
The Durulz truly feel cursed by the gods.
It’s said that through a series of In later years they have advanced in
decisions in ancient times; the Durulz fell technology and industry, even begun
from the sky forever after an influential trade with species outside Everden.
god found their stubbornness annoying The advancement in industry has
and took their wings. however begun to strain the natural
resources of the Darkmoor forest and
The Durulz where ridiculed by the whispers of war and expansion has been
birdfolks and laughed out from their heard in the court of Winter’s Crest.
homes in the trees. Giving birth to a
hateful feud that still are very real to
present day. Even so however, the
Durulz refuse to fold.

After the ostracism from birdfolk society

the Durulz spread out across the lands
of the world to survive. They are
survivors and pragmatists to the
extreme, knowing that if they let their
guard down for a second that something
in this age would swallow them up –
perhaps literally.

After many years spread apart a young

Durulz by the name of Satine united the
Durulz in a war effort of claiming an
island in the far northeast called
Darkmoore. After a bloody conflict the
Evolland
Physical Description Society

Evolland, also known as oogama in their
native tongue, are enormous toad
creatures that stand taller than the
average man.
They have long and agile tongues which
they use to catch other creatures to eat.
Their mouths are able to expand up to
half their own body's height, allowing
them to swallow a good deal of
creatures.
Evolland are belligerent creatures with
mild cases of scopophobia. Instead of
reacting with fear, they do so with rage,
picking fights left and right with those
they think are staring at them.
Outside of their natural habitat by
streams and rivers, evolland are fairly
solitary. Within their own element,
evolland live in damp caves by water
sources and fiercely guard their territory.

They are able to stand on their hind legs
and walk like other humanoids. Their
breath is a strange, rainbow colored
substance that can induce sleepiness in
whatever organisms breath it in.
Mimicking other humanoids, they are
known to wear clothes and even use
weapons.
History
It is said that evolland originate from land
to the east, where primal energy and
arcane influences mix and alter certain
creatures over time.
They live in groups that commonly
interchange members when mating
seasons come, which is a time of great
bellicosity. The largest male evolland
usually gets his pick of a choice female,
though females are known to wander on
their own in search of mates.
Evolland are fairly fond of sports like
wrestling, which they use to show off
during mating. Otherwise, they hunt
other creatures along the waterfront, like
snakes, rats, and even larger
humanoids. Due to their belligerent
attitude, evolland are highly antisocial.

In their original tongue, evolland are

called oogama, meaning "giant toad."
They are said to come about when an
unnaturally long lived toad of 100 years
or more has accumulated an excess of
magic and primal energy.

This in turn changes them from a normal

animal into something more of a spirit or
graduated creature of sentience.

Evolland were introduced to the rest of

the world over the course of seafaring
expansion. While they initially lived like
brutes in forests and terrorized those
who crossed their rivers, eventually, they
sought to get out of their metaphorical
well.
Folivoran
Physical Description
While passing through a folivoran
settlement, most outsiders will never
notice the small creatures clinging to the
branches.
Since they move so slowly and blend so
well into the leaves, they seem to fade
into their surroundings. A typical folivoran
is only 60 to 90 cm tall, but their arms
are incredibly long for their size.
Their fur can vary from a dark gray to a
light tan in color and their large eyes and
characteristic facial markings make them
particularly adorable to behold. Some
folivorans move so rarely and so slowly
that they have moss growing on them,
giving them a greenish hue.
Folivorans are naturally slothful
creatures. They lead a very laid back
lifestyle. Their jungle homes are filled to
the brim with the leaves that are their
food source, and they never need to
work hard to keep their needs satiated.
Never needing to venture far means that
families stay close by each other, and
birth rates are fairly low.
It is not uncommon for a folivoran first
born to be welcomed by parents aged 50
or older.
A folivoran's lifespan is not measured in
years, it is measured in activity. The
more active a folivoran is, the shorter
their lifespan. The most sedentary
folivorans have been known to live to
more than 170 years old, while the most
active have been observed to die of old
age in their 60s.
This often pushes a folivoran to be more
thoughtful, careful and less hasty in their
everyday decision making, since every
action they take now, is one less they
can take later.
History
Folivorans have persisted over great
stretches of time by being extremely laid
back and not taking up very much space.
Their levity and natural gregariousness
means that they have very few enemies.
Folivorans typically own nothing of value
and subsist mainly on the broad leaves
of their jungle homes.
Slow and majestic, they lounge about
and bask in the tropical sun, sleeping
most of their lives away. However, the
occasional folivoran isn't content to
simply stay put.
Society
.Most folivorans are incredibly kind to all
that they meet.
Their community based lifestyle has
given them a sense of connection to
each other and to the world around
them, including those that are a part of
that world. They easily make friends with
others and are generally fairly talkative.
Once a folivoran discerns that you are a
good, trustworthy person, they will
quickly decide you are fast friends.
Folivorans are fiercely loyal to their
companions. They will go out of their
way to help someone they are close to,
deeming that friendship worthy of their
lifetime's limited activity.
They have a strong sense of doing what
is right to help others in need, and will try
to make each action they take really
count.
One thing folivorans are not big on
however, is physical contact that they
don't initiate. Because they are so
naturally cute, the most common
reaction other humanoids have to them
is to reach out and cuddle them.
To a folivoran, this is a major offense.
They view themselves as a proud and
wise people, not cute and cuddly.
Treating a folivoran this way can cause
them to go into a rage, the one time their
actions aren't always carefully
considered.
They almost always regret it afterward,
but that doesn't stop it from happening
again the next time.
Some folivorans aren't content to stay in
their leafy homes.They have an itch to
see the world and to do more good than
they can at home. These folivorans have
decided to make their limited actions in
life really matter.
Since they know that each expenditure
of energy directly shortens their lifespan,
they try to make the most impact they
possibly can. This drives those folivorans
to become great adventurers, world
renowned heros who never do things
half way. They make the most of their
lives in as impactful a way as possible.
Felis
Physical Description
Felis are often underestimated due to
their short stature and cuddly demeanor.
Felis come in all shapes and colors.
They can grow to be up to 90 cm tall and
often vary in their weight due to differing
habits. Felis range from the fiery gingers
to the cool calculating cerulean blues.
The differing subspecies of Felis all have
their own quirks, but as a species overall
they are known as intelligent and gifted
adventurers.
Felis live up to 450 years of age. It is
whispered that they possess nine lives
and, by some forgotten curse they burn
through each life every 50 years. This
has led many Felis adventurers to set
out on a quest to seek an end to their
curse and restore the race's full life
span. Even with their supposed cursed
nine lives the average Felis outlive most
beings on Everden.
This longevity gives them a larger
outlook on life. Felis live their lives with a
good sense of magic. Most Felis are
able to sniff out a wizard in the room full
of pointy hat waring humanoids. Other
races often connect the Felis´ innate
magic sense as being tied to their origins
of being used to aid wizards with spells
as conduits of natural energy. It has
however never been confirmed that the
Feliz ever had any kinship with familiars.
History
Each breed of Felis has their own clan
which they are extremely proud of. This
pride often leads to scuffles and contests
for pride of oneself and their clan. There
has always been a healthy rivalry among
the different breeds of Felis in the Free mothers will choose a child from the litter
States. Some rivalries end in brawls and and tutor them personally. After the clan
other end with shame and loss of mother passes the chosen child will take
respect. up the role.

Often, individuals will be challenged to

single combat for their honor, and on the
rarest of occasions, the honor of an
entire clan.

Society

Once the Felis came into existence the

original elders of each clan decided that
they needed a land they could call home,
a Shorthair, named Max, found the
Emereld Coast and the Great Sunrocks.
These massive rocks soak up sunlight
and retain the heat even throughout the
nights and winters. Sunning on these
boulders is a common trait that all Felis
love.

Venturing to Sunrock Village to receive a

piece of the Sunrock is an honor all Felis
seek to earn. Each clan overseen by an
Elder resides in the Sunrock village.
These Elders have the last say in
conflicts between clans and the species
in general, but events hardly get that far.

The clans are spread across the entire

land area called the Free States and
beyond.

The Felis clans are overseen by a clan

elder who is elected by the clas as a
whole. The elder doesn't have to be
elderly to achieve the title, but those who
take the mantle young are seen as
inexperienced. Usually the clan elder
resides in Sunrock Village to coordinate
with other clans.

Ranked below the elders, in name only,

are the clan mothers. Clan mothers are
those who manage the clans home
affairs, organize quests, determine
occupations, and just about everything
else. While elders are elected, clan
Gakhai liking to the bearfolk and badgerfolk of
the north, a liking that is mutually shared.
Physical Description
Bearfolk and Gakhai typically enjoy
Gakhai are half-boar half-giant sparring together, not to the death, as
humanoids, which resemble humanoid they both know they can improve from
boars. one another.

They are roughly 240 cm tall, and have

coarse, thick fur, that can be black, dark
brown, white, or dark red. They have
large white tusks on their faces, and
have small black or amber eyes.

They have naturally muscular builds, and

weigh around 90 - 120 kg.

History

Gakhai are said to be the descendants

of a long-forgotten tribal god, who
roamed the open fields of the Silvermist
Steppe and held back the great serpents
of old stemming from the waters of
Caramore.

True or not they dwell in many harsh

regions; including the Silvermist Steppe,
that most races would have a hard time
calling home. The Gakhai do not back
down from hardship and are always
ready to fight against superior enemies.
Society
Gakhai society revolves around each
member of a tribe providing for
themselves and their immediate family.
The sick are rarely cared for, except by
particularly benevolent gakhai, and
children must look after themselves once
they reach maturity.
There is no leader in a tribe of gakhai,
they simply respect one another and live
by simpler codes of respect.
Gakhai are outsiders to most of the
world, and many races do not even know
of their existence. However, they have a
Gnoll
Physical Description
A gnoll looks much like a humanoid
hyena and shares many traits with the
animal. Gnolls are strong, tall, and lean
and covered with a thick coat of fur,
which generally ranges from light to dark
brown. Depending on the clan, this might
be a uniform color, or broken up by
stripes or spots.
Though they are not obligate carnivores,
it is not uncommon for gnolls to subsist
solely on meat. Like the hyenas they
resemble, gnolls possess strong jaws
and powerful appetites, and are capable
of consuming almost every part of their
prey, including teeth and bones.
History across as uncouth or menacing.

Widely reviled as savage stalkers and
merciless marauders, the collective
identity of the gnolls is nonetheless as
contentious a subject among scholars as
it is among the gnolls themselves.
Though they are commonly known for
their feral instincts and relentless
brutality, so too are gnolls both naturally
adaptable and aggressively loyal to their
packmates.
Given substantial purpose to set aside
their typical mistrust, the fearsome and
lawless hyenafolk can make for lifelong
companions, fiercely devoted in their
found kinship and prepared at all times
to viciously defend it.
Fierce and feral, gnolls are true
creatures of the wild; they oft prove
uninterested in conquest and very
seldom seek fortune or glory.
The rare gnolls that see fit not to make
conflict with their neighbors are
nevertheless likely to remain wholly
aloof; the hyenafolk seldom mingle with
other humanoids, and in such
engagements often prove reluctant to
show much in the way of hospitality.
Many gnolls are notably unsettled by
strange folk, and those who show
anything less than antagonism towards
outsiders often still regard them with
some degree of contempt or suspicion.
Even most gnoll clans are instinctively
hostile to each other, though in no small
part due to their competitive nature. This
aggression usually extends to all other
gnolls, making it highly difficult and often
dangerous for any gnoll to seek out a
new pack.

Instead, gnolls are driven by instinct and

impulse; they revel in the thrill of the hunt
and often take great pride in their
predatory nature. They tend to seek out
means of proving their worth to their
allies and, being boastful scavengers,
often commemorate their successes by
claiming trophies, be they simple
mementos or the bones of their foes.

Society

Due to their determined and impulsive

nature, the hyenafolk are rarely ever
known for their decorum. They tend to
be blatantly direct in their speech,
choosing not to waste time with spoken
pleasantries or other such civilized
courtesies.

Though they are instinctively social

creatures and are typically quick to pick
up on the conduct maintained by their
companions, so too can the gnolls'
intimidating presence and naturally
dominant temperaments make even their
most well-intentioned behavior come
Geitlan Society

Physical Description A hardy race, Geitlan take pride in their

Geitlan, known to many as Goatfolk, are
a race of half-human half-goat
humanoids similar to Satyrs or Minotaur.
They have goat-like heads, complete
with horns and rectangular pupils. Their
entire body is covered in coarse fur that
comes in many different patterns and
colors.
They have humanoid torso and arms,
but their legs are bent backwards and
end in cloven hooves. Many have a short
stubby tail, but it is not uncommon to
lack one.
autonomy and close-knit communities.
These communities, however, are small
and nomadic in nature. They usually
build temporary shacks on remote
mountainsides, moving on when its
scarce resources are depleted. Because
of this many remote mountainsides have
large random patches of vegetables that
have adapted to thrive in the cold,
descendants of the crops Geitlan have
planted in years past.

History

Most Geitlan stay within their small

communities, becoming farmers,
weavers, or hunters. Occasionally,
however, there comes one who longs for
more.

Geitlan make strong adventurers, taking

advantage of their natural hardiness and
force of will. It can be difficult to track a
collective history of the Geitlan, as they
have been separated into nomadic
groups as long as anyone can
remember.

Most simply resort to tracking the

accomplishments of well known Geitlan
and mentioning their home tribe in
passing.

One such member is Deimos. He led an

incredibly daring and surprisingly
successful assault against the legions of
the Underdark, saving the city he had
called home for the last 30 years. It is
said that he later became king of said
city, ushering in a time of peace and
prosperity but if that’s true both Deimos
and the location of the city has long been
forgotten by history.
Goren merely being that who has been able to
most consistently procure gemstones to
Physical Description feed either themselves or their tribe.

Gorens are small reptilian humanoids, This causes many shifts in leader over
being roughly 60 - 90 cm tall with hard time, making a tribe's values and
shells on their back, small tails, and morality change very rapidly based on
rough natural armor on their arms. leader.

Their scales can be golden, silver, green,
black, or a deep red, while their eyes can
be the colors of rubies, amethysts,
emeralds, or topaz.
Gorens are disliked by the rare nothics
and kobolds alike, the former because
they feel as if they have some rivalry,
and the latter because it reminds them
too much of the bad in themselves.

Aside from this, the Badgerfolk and

History
As the story goes, centuries ago there
was a tribe of kobolds, known as the
Gemgorgers, which were known for
being exceptionally cunning and greedy.
Bearfolk especially hate them, due to
their consumption of minerals all the
time, indirectly undermining and
endangering the mining operations in the
north.

They stole from everyone that came

within a few miles radius of their territory,
striking fear into even the hearts of
dragons, something practically unheard
of for kobolds to do, until eventually they
had amassed a hoard of gemstones and
gold larger than even the wealthiest of
dragons.

One fateful day, the tribe stepped

outside their boundaries, and attempted
to steal from the gods themselves.
They failed horribly, overestimating
themselves with their large quantities of
arrogance, so the gods placed a curse
upon them; They were to be turned into
creatures with shells and even smaller
stature, forced to live underground
forever.

Or so the story goes. Question is if the

Gorens themselves even care or, for that
part, remember their history.

Society

Gorens, being originally kobolds, live in

their tribalistic styles of society that they
once had, though augmented. They are
known for their gluttony, with the leader
Grung
Physical Description
Grungs are aggressive froglike
humanoids found in rain forests and
tropical jungles. They are fiercely
territorial and see themselves as
superior to most other creatures.
Adult grungs usually stand at
approximately 90 cm tall. Males are
generally smaller than females.
They resemble small humanoids with
strong toad or frog-like legs that ends in
webbed feet. Their torsos and heads are
less amphibian and more humanoid.
They have muscular forelimbs and their
hands have opposable thumbs. These
creatures stand upright erect and moves
about in quick, short hops. Unlike frogs
and toads, however, grung are incapable
of long leaps.
History
Due to their aggressive nature and
disapproval of other races, very little
about the grung history is known. They
seem to be indigenous to the tropical
rainforest of Ferngully and are believed
by scholars to be the first peoples to
make the Boroni Wild their home.
Society
Grung society is a caste system. Each
caste lays eggs in a separate hatching
pool, and juvenile grungs join their caste
upon emergence from the hatchery.
All grungs are a dull greenish gray when
they are born, but each individual takes
on the color of its caste as it grows to
adulthood. From lowest to highest caste,
grungs can be green, blue, purple, red,
orange, or gold.
All grungs secrete a substance that is
harmless to them but poisonous to other
creatures. A grung also uses venom to
poison its weapons.
Grungs are always on the lookout for
creatures they can capture and enslave.
Grungs use slaves for all manner of
menial tasks, but mostly they just like
bossing them around. Slaves are fed
mildly poisoned food to keep them
lethargic and compliant. A creature
afflicted in this way over a long period of
time becomes a shell of its former self
and can be restored to normalcy only by
magic.
Being amphibious, grungs require water
to live; any grung that fails to immerse
itself in water for at least 1 hour during a
day becomes quite exhausted.
Green grungs are the tribe's warriors,
hunters, and laborers, and blue grungs
work as artisans and in other domestic
roles. Supervising and guiding both
groups are the purple grungs, which
serve as administrators and
commanders. Red grungs are the tribe's
scholars and magic users. They are
superior to purple, blue, and green
grungs and given proper respect even by
grungs of higher status. Higher castes
include orange grungs, which are elite
warriors that have authority over all
lesser grungs, and gold grungs, which
hold the highest leadership positions. A
tribe's sovereign is always a gold grung.
A grung normally remains in its caste for
life. On rare occasions, an individual that
distinguishes itself with great deeds can
earn an invitation to join a higher caste.
Harengon
Physical Description
Harengons are bipedal, with the
characteristic long feet of the rabbits
they resemble and fur in a variety of
colors. They share the keen senses and
powerful legs of leporine creatures and
are full of energy, like a wound-up
spring.
Harengons are blessed with a little fey
luck, and they often find themselves a
few fortunate feet away from dangers
during adventures.
Although a creature of the Feywild,
harengons are classified as humanoid.
This sets them apart from many of the
other races in the multiverse.
History
They still show a loving friendliness
whenever they meet someone of their
own kind on the road and they are
almost always enthusiastic about making
new contacts with other races.
All in the name of adventure.
Some say that harengons can’t be
trusted because of their jittery nature and
some of the more paranoid races even
go so far as saying that the harengons
actually are agents sent from the Feywild
to map out and undermine the political
structures of Everden.
Hogwash is what others think.
If there even was any truth behind these
rumors, it would probably be an
uncertainy whether even the rabbitfolk
themselves was aware of the role
they’ve been sent to play. Only the future
will tell.

Harengons originated in the Feywild,

where they spoke Sylvan and embodied
the spirit of freedom and travel.

In time, these rabbitfolk hopped into

other worlds, bringing the fey realm's
exuberance with them and learning new
languages as they went.

It is unknown exactly when the first

harengon appeared in Everden. In
modern days, they are a fairly common
sight in larger cities, although they rarely
find themselves settling in one place for
a long time and it is even more unusual
for a harengon to engage in local politics
or major conflicts of a political nature.
Hence, they prefer to move through the
Free State and the Cresent
Commonwealth.

Society

As the free-thinking adventurers they

are, it has been proved unusual for
harengons to travel in larger groups.
Houndfolk they are found of is within the
settlements of other races, acting in a
Physical Description wide range of roles.

Endlessly variable, constantly adaptable, A houndfolk remain closely linked with

houndfolk have been shaped by their
entwined history with other races until
little trace of their wild ancestry remains
— although all houndfolk still think of
themselves as related to the wolfkin, to
some extent.
The houndfolk are divided into three
groups; big, regular and small.
Houndfolks are inexhaustible sources of
energy, devotion, and love. When a
houndfolk makes a friend, it has made a
friend forever.
History
Houndfolks are naturally loyal to those
they consider part of their pack. As a
companion they are excellent guards
and amazing hunters — so they’ve been
trusted companions for ages.
their adopted society, taking on a new
job but behaving in much the same way
and with much the same group of
friends.
Their sense of home is usually defined
by the company around them rather than
a place, and houndfolks are comfortable
travelling widely as long as they have the
constancy of friendship.
Gifted with an unusual intelligence in
seeking out adventure they seek
adventure for many reasons. Their
instinctive urge to support and assist,
coupled with the ability to reflect on the
world in deep terms can be more than
enough to lead a houndfolk from the
warmth of a home into the wider world.

Whether they have been at the side of a

ranger, calmly stalking a moose, or
helping a wizard select the right herb for
a magical brew, the houndfolks have
always been there to help. It’s in their
nature.

While they can be ferocious fighters

when cornered, they are usually kindly
creatures. Houndfolk are fiercely
protective and devoted to helping those
they have chosen as their kin.

That’s the big thing about the houndfolk;

they choose who they love very quickly
and it takes an awful lot to change their
minds.

Society

Houndfolks have the capacity to make

their homes almost anywhere they
choose, but the most common places
Kuo-Toa The mental oppression they suffered at
the hands of other races has broken the
Physical Description already-simple minds of most kuo-toa
and as a result madness are a common
Kuo-toa are normally 150 cm tall and ailment amongst their kind.
weigh approximately 70 kg. Contrasting
with their paunchy shape were their Kuo-toa are not all necessarily evil, but
arms and legs, slender and lithe despite within their repressive theocracy,
their relative shortness. At the end of common kuo-toa did not possess
each limb are broad, distended and anywhere near enough willpower to
partially webbed hands and feet. Each oppose the ruling castes.
extremity have three main digits and one
opposing digit at its end. Topping their While the bloodthirsty rulers of their kind
bodies are bullet-shaped, piscine heads commonly fit the loathsome image their
hosting a mouthful of sharp teeth and a kind invoke, the silent majority of them
pair of bulging silver-black eyes capable lack the same cruel zeal, conforming to
of independently swiveling to observe a peer pressure and fear of abuse more
situation. than anything else. These common kuo-
toa are more neutral than the nobility
Their bodies are covered in gray scales and when separated from these
with yellowish undertones in males, societies, kuo-toa can adopt
which could vary in pigmentation based philosophies such as pacifism.
on their emotional state, such as a dark
red when angered and a ghostly white
when terrified.
Society
Coating their rubbery skin and piscine
Kuo-toa societies are oppressive feudal
scales are a layer of slippery slime that
theocracies ruled by a Vi-Poolgol, which
give their bodies a glimmering sheen.
translated to "priest-king", and nine
Normally the only clothing that they wear
Oorg-Poolgoopan, also known as
are leather straps to hold their gear since
"priest-dukes".
their slime makes conventional armor
and leather highly uncomfortable. The priest-dukes forms a religious
governing body known as the Sunken
They do have a fondness for
Council, which exercise complete control
accessories of bone, shell, and gems.
over the citizens' lives.
A light stench of rotten fish are
constantly exuded by their bodies. Each council member dictate a different
element of kuo-toa society, with dukes
for fishing, trade, war, agriculture,
History mining, pilgrimage, sacred sites, slavery,
and child-rearing.
Kuo-toas are extremely suspicious, as
well as duplicitous, betraying trust for
their own benefit so long as they believe
they could do it successfully. They are
easily willing to turn in family members
they suspect of crimes to community
officials, and as such are normally
perceived as cruel monsters by most
other races, but this isn’t entirely
accurate.
Kipir
Physical Description
An evolved form of a winged owlbear
variant known as a Kipine. Having shed
their 'monstrosity' rating for a smaller
form and a more civilized lifestyle.
Pronunciation: Kih-PEER
Kipir stand about 195 cm tall, and lithe
like the elves. They are just as happy
walking on their talons as they are flying.
Their tough hides are covered in thick
fur, black or brown. On their faces, they
have feathers instead of fur, generally
white. On their heads, they have antlers.
They have mouths, not beaks. Their
eyes are almond shaped, with a black
iris. The pupils glow faintly in the dark.
They have dark grey wings, resembling
those of a wyvern. When crossing their
arms, the wings cover their bodies like a
cloak. Their triangular ears come out
next to the horns. They can, and
generally, do, dye their fur and wings
various colors, just for fun.
History
Just as with many other races in
Everden the history of the Kipir are
relativly unknown and scholars advocate
that not even the Kipir themselves
remember where their history began.
It seems as they’ve been around for at
least a couple of hundred of years
according to the documentation of the
Avium. But being a flying creature not
officially excepted by the birdfolk one
can never know for sure how accurate
this documentation is.
Society
They live in tribes, either in a tree house
village, interconnected with walkways, or
mountainside nests (like giant swallow
nests) made of wood, also
interconnected with walkways.
Kipir who no longer have a twin or their
twin’s egg never hatched, tend to be
groomed for leadership roles. Three of
them are elected to be the tribe’s rulers,
and lead until they die or choose to
retire. The rest make up the “Council of
Ones”, to aid the rulers.
All of them wear a necklace. They make
and decorate their own as part of a right
of passage. They tend to make it to fit
their chosen occupation. For example,
the warriors have a thick heavy necklace
which holds their shield. The leaders
each wear one of "opulence” that gets
handed down from leader to leader.
Some like to decorate their necklaces
with shiny trinkets they have found here
and there.
The kipir are adept with their claws and
talons. They make pottery and weave
baskets, make colored dyes and
brushes, which they trade with other
races.
They go to towns and cities two times a
month for trade. While uncommon, kipir
are not unknown in Everden nor in a
place like Humblewood. If visiting a new
city they tend to stay to themselves.
They have a rich oral tradition, but no
written language. Their language is a
series of growls and chirps, tweets and
coos. But many of them do tend to learn
common.
Lochatah Society

Physical Description It is easy to unintentionally offend a

They have fine scales covering their
bodies that range from olive green to
ochre in color although their stomach
scales instead range from sea green to
pale yellow.
They have fish-like heads with large
eyes, either all-black or all-white (which
is viewed as a good omen), toothless
mouths and small fins where ears would
normally be. Instead of hair, they have a
dorsal fin and flukes.
locathah as they have many unwritten
rules of etiquette. If approached by a
creature wielding a weapon, a locathah
will always either flee or engage in
combat. They do not like to be touched
by other species, interactions with others
are always done at a distance. They
commonly lead creatures unfamiliar with
their territory by their wake-currents.
They are hunter-gatherers by nature,
which has led many to believe them no
more than simple barbarians. The
locathah simply pay those with this
attitude no heed.

History Most locathah live in communal tribes.

Just as with locathahs on other planets
they’ve also been dealt a bad hand in
terms of their racial history on Everden,
having been enslaved by nearly every
aggressive race of the sea, especially by
the kuo-toa and ixitxachitl. Although
there are still some locathah slaves
dotted around the deeper oceans, most
are now free and living in more shallow
waters as nomads.
Those of 100 members or less are
usually simple hunting parties,
dominated by males, but in larger tribes,
they prefer a matriarchal chieftain. The
chieftain lays a multitude of eggs that are
cared for by the rest of the tribe. Kelp
farms and hunting territory are defended
zealously and religious ceremonies to
their creator-god Eadro are kept totally
private, but otherwise, locathah are
welcoming of strangers.

The reason for their enslavement, in

their minds, was that their enemies took
advantage of periods when the locathah
were at odds with their allies or each
other and thus, fragmented. As such,
they now live in tight-knit communities
and, if others prove to be their allies, the
locathah will prove firm in their
allegiance, trying everything in their
power to keep such alliances together.

Despite said history of slavery, even

when treated with the utmost cruelty,
they do not harbor angry or vengeful
feelings towards their former captors,
though they will do anything within their
power short of threatening harm to their
fellows to escape if enslaved by
someone else. They don't believe that is
shameful to be enslaved, but it is to do
nothing about the situation.
Lizardfolk
Physical Description
Lizardfolk are semi-aquatic reptilian
humanoids. Their skin are covered in
scales and varies in color from dark
green through to shades of brown and
gray.
Taller than humans and powerfully built,
lizardfolk are often between 180 and 210
cm tall and weighed between 90 and
110 kg. Lizardfolk have non-prehensile
muscular tails that grow to 90 cm in
length, and these are used for balance.
They also have sharp claws and teeth.
Although non-reptilians struggle to tell
the difference between males and
females, lizardfolk can easily distinguish
themselves.
Lizardfolk got to keep their skin relatively
moist and needs to wet their bodies
regularly if they are in dry climates. For
this reason they are particularly fearful of
desert landscapes.
Historia
Lizardfolk themselves believe they were
one of the first humanoid races on both
Everden and in the entire Kapitolium.
Connected together planet to planet by
their god Essylliss who later lost its place
to the god Semuanya.
In their story, lizardfolk had dwelled in
the swamps since the beginning and that
all the civilized races outside had
evolved from weak lizardfolk who could
not endure their harsh life and left the
swamps.
Society
Lizardfolk has no interest in money or
jewels. They also do not value
accumulating knowledge if not practically
useful. They largely value things based
on whether or not it is good to eat. If it is,
it quickly get their attention; if not, it is
ignored.
Lizardfolk can often become distracted
at the appearance of food, even if they
are in combat. They are easier to parley
with after a meal, and a hungry lizardfolk
are completely obstreperous.
Lizardfolk can be highly dangerous when
provoked. However, they are not
inherently evil; they are simply savage
and have a hard time fitting in with the
civilized world. Those that venture into
towns or cities are often alarmed,
frightened, or offended by the
environment. Few try to adapt, let alone
assimilate into the planetary societies.
Instead, they feel their part is to learn
about "softskin" ways and in turn show
them how "real people" live.
Lizardfolk females lay clutches of eggs,
from which their young hatch. The eggs
are kept well protected in the tribe's lair.
The life of a hatchling is especially hard.
Lizardfolk reaches maturity within five
years of hatching.
As lizardfolk age, their bodies slow
down. Most lizardfolk over the age of 60
spend their days laying on warm rocks in
the sun. Although lizardfolk age much
the same and have a similar lifespan to
humans—the oldest reach 80 years of
age—it is rare for lizardfolk males to
grow old as they usually die in combat
long before.
Loxodon
Physical Description
Loxodons are a race of elephant
humanoids. They are known as
formidable warriors - they're tough as
tanks, surprisingly quick on their feet,
and tireless in battle. Loxodons' beliefs
are straightforward, earnest and, above
all, unswerving.
They are about 210 cm tall, elephants
value wisdom and peace over
everything, and do not consider their
kind to reach adulthood before the age
of 60.
Loxodon are also extremely loyal and
can be quite fearsome when they or their
friends are threatened. Although they are
very large and strong, they are known to
be skilled artisans, especially when it
comes to stonework.
History
As with so many other races on
Everden, the history behind the Loxodon
is not always crystal clear. Many of the
races of this planet; often beginning as
nomadic tribes, have not kept written
documentation of their individual and
shared history with others, in any form
but an oral one. This is also true with the
tribes of the Loxodon that roam the
shores of the Bleakwood Borderlands.
According to the Loxodons, they have
been present on Everden for many
thousands of years; although their
ancestry is believed to come from
beyond the Material Plane. It is hinted
that their presence here is because of a
blessing from ancient gods, saving the
Loxodons from a horrific fate in their
home plane of existance.
For the Loxodon themselves, the
important story is not about where they
came from, what matters are where they
are going and the teaching they carry
with them today.
Society
The world is a simple place to a loxodon.
They speak in casual absolutes - right
and wrong, virtue and depravity - leading
some to wonder whether the loxodon
mind can even perceive subtle shades of
grey. Debate with a loxodon therefore
borders on uselessness: their minds are
made up quickly, and no amount of
discussion will alter their path; and they
will bring their full bulk and prowess in
combat to uphold even a newly formed
opinion. Matters of loxodon rules and
religion, known collectively as the
Modest Truth, are passed from
generation to generation, and accepted
with seemingly little deliberation.
Loxodons are naturally confident, almost
naively so; they regard any challenge as
an opportunity to test themselves,
prevail, and prove their personal skill.
Their inbuilt armament and natural ability
with weapons gives them good odds
against any threat, and leads to an
almost unbreakable resolve toward
challenges in general. Their plans and
strategies toward these challenges can
be simplistic at times; as they can't (or
choose not to) see the intricacies and
details of a problem that some other
races perceive, loxodons tend to favor a
head-on, even brute-force approach to
succeed in any situation.
Many loxodons go out of their way to
seek out difficulty and strife, believing
that any chance to test their will and
virtue is a gift.
Mammothodon
Physical Description
Mammothodon are massive, woolly
ancient relatives of Loxodons. They
typically stand between 270 cm to 330
cm tall, with thick, shaggy pelts.
numbering over one hundred individuals
commonly seen.
Today however many only know about
their existance through legends, as they
have not been seen anywhere close to
civilized society in hundreds of years.

Unlike their plains-dwelling cousins, they

have reduced ears to better acclimate to
extreme cold weather. Their trunks
typically measure around 150 cm long
and are remarkable in their dexterity and
sensitivity to smell.
Mammothodon abide strictly to herbivory
- they have two sets of molars on both
top and bottom jaws that are constantly
replaced throughout their lifespan to
cope with the strain of chewing plant
matter. Their hands consist of a rather
large palm with four short, stubby digits
plus a thumb. As such, they are not very
efficient at wielding dexterous weapons.
Their feet consist of four nails, are round
in shape, and have thick padding on
their bottoms that cushion their steps -
this padding can also detect low-pitched
frequencies and allows the
Mammothodon to communicate via
Infrasound, which sits just below the
human range of hearing.
Society
Mammothodon live in tribal units called
herds, lead by a female leader, or
matriarch, which is typically the oldest
and wisest female in the group. Herds
commonly number between ten and
twenty individuals but it is not uncommon
to see gatherings of hundreds of
Mammothodon in the spring thaw.
Their society is based on nomadic
Clanhood: settling in place to place for
some period of time, and then migrating
to another one. Most clans don't like
strangers, as they are not willing to trust
so easily. Besides the herds and clan
society, it is usual to see solitary
Mammothodons, normally male ones,
that for some reason left their lands and
clans to live alone.

Eye color appears to be limited to warm

brown, like Loxodon. Typical fur colors
include grey, brown, and black, though
white-fur individuals are known to exist,
even being quite uncommon. The fur
also can tell the location where the
Mammothodon is from: Black ones tend
to be in mountainous cold regions, Grey
and White ones tend to be on Arctic
regions, and brown ones tend to be on
steppe biomes with grasslands and hills.

History

Mammothodon are nearly as old as the

frigid taiga and artic they call home.
Thousands of years ago they trekked the
land in great numbers, with herds
Manidae today, the manidae have trouble
sleeping in large cities, preferring instead
Physical Description to sleep in the outskirts.

Covered in a thick layer of naturally scaly Nowadays, the manidae are solitary
or segmented armor, the massive form creatures.
of a manis is truly a sight to behold.
Standing about 180 cm tall, and
weighing between 130 kg and 160 kg, Society
the manidae are known for their long
noses, short tails, and round bodies. Although the manidae rarely seek out
each others´company, they make friends
Their eyes, solid black, seem small in with other races quite easily. Most
relation to the rest of the head, and while people would probably refer to the
some manidae lack visible ears, the manidae as "matronly", and it would be
ones that don't have a very keen sense and apt description. They are staunchly
of hearing, manidae skin tends to be loyal to their friends, often showering
brown, tan, or gray in color, although them with compliments or small,
some manidae also appear black, white, handmade gifts.
or pink.
The manidae are peaceful in nature,
resorting to violence only when
absolutely necessary. They're much
History
more likely to attempt to deescalate an
Long ago, the lands were dotted with tiny adverse situation with words or
manidae villages, hidden deep within the thoughtful actions than by point of a
wilds. The inhabitants of these villages blade.
were renowned for their hospitality. and
often opened their homes and hearts to
passing strangers. Unforntunately, this
meant that the manidae were easy
targets for bands of thieves and
marauders, despite their general lack of
valuable posessions. This problem was
exacerbated by the ever-expanding
"progress" of other humanoid societies,
which began to make their way further
into the wilds.

As a peace-loving and trusting people,

the manidae lacked the ability to
adequately defend themselves from the
encroachers, and tried in vain to adapt to
this new, violent way of life. Eventually, it
grew to be too much, and the villages,
one by one, disbanded. The manidae's
deeply spiritual connection to the earth
prevented them from living happily in the
larger settlements of other races. Even
Minotaur Society

Physical Description Labyrinthine patterns are important to

minotaurs, and these decorations appear
A minotaur combines the features of a on their clothing, armor, and weapons,
human and bull, with the build and and sometimes even on their hides.
musculature of a hulking humanoid, but
Each pattern is particular to a clan, and
with cloven hooves, a bovine tail, and,
the pattern's size and complexity help
most distinctive of all, a bull's head.
minotaurs identify family allegiance and
Fur covers a minotaur's upper body, caste. The patterns evolve through the
coarse and thick on the head and neck, generations, growing more expansive
gradually thinning around the shoulders based on clan members' deeds and a
until it becomes humanlike hair over the clan's history.
arms and upper torso. The thick hair
turns shaggy once more at the
minotaur's waist and thickens around the
loins and legs, with tufts at the end of the
tail and around the powerful hooves.

Minotaurs take pride in their horns, the

sharpness, size, and color of which are
related to an individual's place in
minotaur society. Fur and skin coloring
runs from albino white to coal black,
though most minotaurs have red or
brown fur and hair.

History

Minotaurs embody the tension between

civilization and savagery, discipline and
madness, for they stand in two worlds.

Tugged towards violence but bound by

conscience, numerous minotaurs are
driven to rise above their dark impulses.
Such a minotaur seeks the balance
between the monstrous and the refined.
Innumerable minotaurs give in to the
temptations staining their souls and find
themselves thralls to Baphomet, The
Horned King.

Minotaurs must struggle to become more

than the beasts they resemble or else
succumb to the demonic brutality they
despise.
Mousefolk
Physical Description
Reaching a little over 60 cm tall, the
Mousefolk often go unnoticed in their
day to day activities. Their diminutive
stature and quiet demeanor make the
Mousefolk inoffensive to most, granting a
certain detachment from the major
conflicts and strife of the age. Their fast
metabolisms and quick feet give the
Mousefolk a slender build, usually
weighing around 11 kg.
access to protection in both the world
tree and in the surrounding villages.
This caused the mousefolk to migrate
west and eventually establish what is
today the Free State.
Society
The Mousefolk are a resourceful and
tenacious race. Mousefolk settlements
can be found in the most unlikely and
inhospitable of places.

Mousefolk fur color ranges from white to
tan to brown or black, with various
patterns passed through heredity. They
take care to groom and clean their fur, as
it represents their family and community.
A Mousefolk's eye color is either red or
black. Mousefolk like to wear
comfortable dark colored clothes that
allow for discretion and a wide range of
movement.
The concept of personal wealth or glory
doesn’t pervade through Mousefolk
culture, most actions taken are for the
good of the community rather than the
self. Any wealth or resources gained are
utilized for the betterment of the group.
Some Mousefolk, however, use their
natural abilities for personal gain. These
individuals tend to be outcasts or black
sheep of the clans.
They tend to build homes in the dark
shadows and forgotten corners of the
world, such as city slums, deep forests,
scorching deserts, arctic tundras, or port
cities in exotic lands; or planets.
The Mousefolk aren't typically farmers,
instead preferring hunting, trade, and
craft to meet their needs. Mousefolk
caravans are not an easy target for
bandits, guarded by skilled archers
within and a bristling wall of oak and
steel without.
Mousefolk families extend beyond blood
ties, an individual's entire community is
treated as kin. Mousefolk settlers will
seek out other colonies, and new
warrens will arise within close proximity
to each other. These communities will
eventually grow and merge, the
members of each becoming kin to the
other.

History

Early in Everden's documented history,

known through the Avium, a conflict
erupted between the mousefolk and the
birdfolk. Unlike the other races in
Humblewood; who later came to
conclude a peace treaty with the birdfolk
despite their inhospitable attitude, the
mousefolk refused to yield to the
birdfolk's demands in order to gain
Naga Society

Physical Description Because of the flexibility their species

Nagas resemble giant snakes with
heads having a humanoid resemblance.
They typically range from 300 to 600 cm
in length and weighs around 91 to
230 kg.
There are many subspecies of Naga.
have in regards to reproduction, the
concept of mates hold far less
importance among nagas compared to
other creatures.
They are known to eat the flesh of
humans, orcs, and other humanoid
races.

The Southsea Nagas on Everden in

particular have found an unusual
History connection with the abyssal areas of the
ocean and its secrets, and have cut their
Nagas were created by the sarrukh in ties with the god who once created them
the early days of the Kapitolium solar and the gods that came after, to now
system as a servitor race to be placed seek knowledge and power for
on many different planets. themselves.
They were created by magically
interbreeding powerful serpents with the
natural intelligence and inquisitiveness of
humans. In their capacity as servitors
they served the sarrukh as guards,
researchers of magic, and explorers of
uncharted lands; and planets.

The first nagas to be created were water

nagas, who were bred for the purpose of
exploring the vast lands and oceans.

Over time, the nagas helped the sarrukh

to establish the foundations of magic in
the kingdoms of Mhairshaulk,
Isstosseffifi, Okoth.

From what the early bits of history can

tell, a great calamity shook the very
foundation of Realm Space, rendering
these Kingdoms scattered and almost
forgotten.

On Everden most scholars are oblivious

to the true alien nature and history of
these monstrous creatures.
Odobenidoid (Walrusfolk)
Physical Description
The Odobenidoid (pronounced "oh-doe-
ben-id-oid"), sometimes referred to as
walrusfolk (or more offensively, as
tuskers), resemble humanoid walruses.
They have a mostly humanoid body
shape, but are quite large, bald, and
blubbery. The males tend to have bristly
mustaches and larger tusks, but
otherwise the distinction is very subtle.
History
While life is rare above the ice of the
Thesden Tundra and beyond, their is a
world teeming with food just beneath.
Every walrusfolk learns a role to help the
tribe hunt these underwater resources,
wether it be sailing, spearing, fising, or
navigating. Each member of a walrusfolk
crew must fulfill their role to attain
precious resources: meat, fish oil,
crystals.
The walrusfolk and their tribes has
inhabited these northern regions of
Everden for generations and their
common history is recorded through an
oral tradition, through stories, legends
and myth.
Walrusfolk adventurers are rare as few
ever leave the north. Every person is
needed to carry their own weight and
more.
Society
Adventurers come only from the traders
who sail south for supplies unavailable in
the tundra. These traders get a taste of a
world much bigger than their isolated
home and in some cases that is enough.
It's difficult to return to such a hard life
after experience what the south can offer
in both resources and shelter.
Leaving the north is frowned upon, but
honorable walrusfolk can receive a
reluctant pass if they finish their year's
work early and muster the resources and
a boat to leave by themselves; a difficult
task to be sure, but walrusfolk are raised
in difficulty.
Less honorable walrusfolk slip away
from their trading crews leaving lethal
slack for the rest to pick up. These
walrusfolks are not welcomed back to
the cold north and are often arrested as
soon as they would dare return.
Alongside other races, the walrusfolk
can sometimes be perceived as lazy, as
those who have left the cold north often
take their lives with a sigh of relief.
This misconception is usually quickly
dispelled when they decide to do
something, stubborn and hard working,
no goal is too difficult to achieve if you
decide to achieve it.
The walrusfolk are welcoming in their
encounter with other races and have no
problem establishing new friendships,
but they have a natural disposition to
erupt in anger if they are exposed to
obvious injustices.
Owlin Society

In general, the owlin blends in wherever

Physical Description
Owlin are an owl-folk, or humanoid
sentient owls, that are distant relatives of
the giant owls who reside in the Feywild.
Unlike their Everden cousins, the birdfolk
race Strig, who are much more muscular
and wide, the Owlin race are neat, agile
and more prone to wielding magic than
their cousins.
The general appearance of the Owlin are
mostly the same as with the Strig, with a
feather-colorations ranging from light
brown, dark brown, grey, black, white
and burgundy.
Like owls, owlin are graced with feathers
that make no sound when they move or
fly, making it easy for them to sneak up
on people.
they go in Everden, and has an easy-
going attitude that is inviting and
pleasant.
They like to make new contacts and are
not difficult to become friendly with,
however, there is always a twinkle in
their eye, an element of ingenuity and
cunning that probably would make the
most law-abiding citizen raise an
eyebrow.
The owlin lives as much for the coming
adventure as for the opportunity to root
out old, forgotten knowledge and gladly
tell tales from their homeplane, from the
Feywild.

They are often mistaken for their Strig

cousins and might often abuse this
confusion to their own gain.

History

Similar to the harengon, owlins tend to

travel Everden alone, seeking out
knowledge and adventure wherever they
may roam.

Also similar to the harengon is that the

history of the owlins are quite unclear.

They seem to just have found their way

to Everden one day and after some
exploration some of them decided to
stay. Unlike the harengon however as a
race from the Feywild, the owlins has
much more of a clean reputation, if this
has been earned or is just an effect from
them resembling their Strig cousins is
debatable.
Pandalii welcomed the pandalii with open arms.
The two races have since always walked
Physical Description side-by-side.

The Pandalii, sometimes referred to as Society

pandafolk (just like their cousins),
resemble both a humanoid cat and a
small bear.
They have a mostly humanoid body
shape except a large tail, and are quite
muscular for their small build. They
range to about 100 cm and weigh up to
50 kg. A pandalii reaches adulthood at
the age of 5 and can become about 50
to 60 years old.
History
During the same era as when the
xiopans were a nomadic people, there
was a large kingdom in the Feywild
where the pandalii had their home.
They were a proud race that worshiped
the archfey Prince Hyrsam, and were
explorers of both the Feywild and the
Feydark alike.
Unlike its calmer cousins, the pandalii
likes excitement and adventure, and
rarely sits still more than necessary.
They can be fierce and hot-tempered,
but have learned from their previous
experiences of war to avoid fighting if
possible. However, they defend their
friends to the last breath and won’t stand
idle if a fight is unavoidable.
There are pandalii out there whose thirst
for reparation and revenge has caused
them to break away from the Greenwood
society and choosen a more violent path
such as bandits, pirates or more shady
professions.
In either circumstance if you win a
pandalii's loyalty and trust, you have a
friend for life.

Over time, however, strife flared up

between the pandalii and the fomorian,
resulting in a full-scale war that lasted for
several years. During the last battles,
before the fomorians broke through the
boundaries of the kingdom and
destroyed the homeland of the pandalii,
a great betrayal came to light. A betrayal
that led to the death of King Telor and a
deep wound in the heart of the pandalii
people. The war had been staged by
Prince Hyrsam himself for his own
pleasure and to spread unfavorability in
the Seelie Court.

As the homeland was on fire, the

pandalii fled through the Feywild in
search of a new home and eventually
met the xiopans, who in their kindness
Porcein
Physical Description
The Porcein are a race of pig people and
distant cousins of the Gakhai.
While they are typically on friendly terms
with earthbond races, the porcein are
usually perceived by the birdfolk with
slight disgust due to personal differences
in social mores (or the lack thereof).
It is however known that for a long time
the porcein has been present in the
Crescent Commonwealth helping to
shape it into the trade route it is today,
establishing both successful trade guilds
and craft guilds that has spread across
the continent.
Many younger porceins also enlist on
merchant ships as mechanics or
deckhands.

Porcein have a culturally high tolerance

for dirt and behaviors most find rude.
This is in part because porcein actually
have very sensitive skin, which often
leads to an avoidance of direct sunlight
and baths.
Note that they are not filthy only dirty.
Porcein at their full height stand from
about 150 cm tall, though they usually
have terrible posture and hunch over
making them seem shorter than they
are.
Society:
Porcein are often seen as rude, but in
truth their social standards are just not
as high as others. They are not
malicious, and often become quite
embarrassed if these cultural differences
are addressed.
Porcein love to eat, and often reject
standards of beauty set by other
humanoids. In their eyes, bigger is
usually better.

Their skin tone ranges from a pale pink Smaller and more personable than their
to a light brown, and some have fine larger cousins, teacup porcein politely
body hair throughout their bodies reject the lower standards of their
regardless of gender. brethren and immerse themselves in the
finer culture of humanoids. Their bodies
Males are usually bald, but not all. Hair are more nimble, and because they are
color ranges between blondes, browns, so small they are often viewed adoringly.
and black. Like Gakhai, porcein do not
have humanoid feet and instead have
hoofed toes. An underweight porcein is a
rare sight, and most try to maintain a
"pleasantly plump" figure.

History

Everden's history does not tell whether

the porcein ever was a part of the
gakhai, and encounters between the two
races seem to be taken only with a shrug
in modern times.
Ratfolk
Physical Description Society

Ratfolk society is similar to what one

Ratfolk are very small humanoids, with
the absolute tallest of their race being
just about120 cm tall, and the heaviest
about 40 kg.
They have either sleek or rough fur,
which can be white, black, grey, or,
rarely, green. Their eyes can be brown,
red, white, or black. They have a long
tail, about half of the height of their body,
and small claws, with large teeth.
Despite the general similarities, the
ratfolk have no relationship with neither
the mousefolk nor the jerbeen, and are
at first glance larger and slimmer built
with longer snouts.
History
Ratfolk have always been a neutral
nation, preferring to dabble in
commercial affairs compared to
militaristic ones.
would expect in a more honorable
thieves' guild; Pickpocket from those
who have more than they need, never
steal from another from the group, and
never travel without an accomplice.
These three unwritten rules have
allowed most ratfolk societies to prosper
as places of prosperity, at least for those
who live there. The leader of a ratfolk
society is called the Highwhisker, and
they oversee similarly to a king, though
the ruler is decided every three years by
a contest to see who the best thief in the
land is.
Ratfolk are typically not seen as the
most trustworthy by most races, due to
their reputation of pickpocketing even
those that they invite into their home,
however their ability to procure the most
expensive items and reagents in the land
makes them a necessity for most trade
nations to trust.

They originated in the depths of the

Underdark, a race that would seem to go
extinct, for while other races had
aggression, brute force, and magic, the
ratfolk only had cunning and the ability to
flee.

However, despite the odds, their

excellent fleeing abilities allowed them to
survive in the brutal Underdark, until one
day, they eventually escaped to the
surface. On the surface, the ratfolk did
not believe they would be able to fight
with the surface-dwellers. So, instead
they became merchants, tradesmen, and
artisans, giving what other races
needed, provided they had the right
price.
Rhoxodon
Physical Description
Rhoxodon are a race of humanoid rhinos
that stand on their two hind feet. Their
thick, leathery armor-like skin tends to be
colored by hues of browns and greys,
which varies from subrace. It has slight
hairs that are scratchy like stubble and
very short.
Their eyes tend to be black brown and
amber in color and are very small. Every
rhoxodon typically has a primary large
horn and a secondary horn behind their
primary on their snout, except for the
greater one horn subrace. Females
usually have smaller horns. Their head
shapes are just a bit flatter than a typical
rhino, with their eyes more closely set
towards the center, rather than on the
side, allowing them frontal vision.
Their bodies appear deceptively flabby
and out of shape but they are actually
quite toned in muscle as a race. Their
arms and legs end in humanoid hands
with nubby, thick keratin nails. They also
have a small thin tail with whisk like hairs
that are mainly for swatting about in the
heat.
History
Rhoxodon are a race of nomadic
peoples flung across the swamp fields,
higher mountain steppes and tundra
terrains.
According to their history, there were
once no rhinos, only rhoxodons. Many
rhoxodons in their early history suffered
at the hands of other races for a long
time, especially the gnolls. Their leader,
a shaman by the name of Hozkah, heard
the cries of his people. He gathered the
rhoxodon and asked if they would like to
forget their grief and turn to that of
simple, plodding animals.
Those who had lost the most in their
numbers, like the black rhoxodon, were
adamantly opposed to giving up their
sentience, as they wanted to remember
their dead with dignity and pray for
vengeance. Eventually, there was about
a third who wished to become simple
animals. The shaman prayed to their
highest deity and cast a permanent spell
on those who consented, turning them to
regular rhinos. The remaining rhoxodon
scattered across the land in look of
shelter and strength.
Society
Rhoxodon are a nomadic race in small to
mid-sized groups. They are no longer led
by a king as a united nation but under
several shaman tribe leaders.
Rhoxodon are well-versed craftsmen
despite looking like simple brutes. They
have traded prior with the Badgerfolk so
some might be adept at forging. Others
are skilled weavers of colorful tribal
tapestries. Rhoxodons, however, are not
firm believers in armor, as that is
cowardly to them since they have their
armored skin.
Salamander
Physical Description
Like their cousins the Lizardfolk, the
Salamander is humanoid in structure
and scaly in texture. Their spines and
scales are slightly more tempered than
their forest and cave brethren.
literally see or tangibly touch rather than
theory concepts to construct their lands
and adapt their living conditions
accordingly.
Many salamanders live in underground
cities and rely on their kin they send on
pilgrimages to return with knowledge and
new technology for their lands to thrive.

With their long tails and nasty bites,
these creatures can leave a heavy
impact on the world around them. They
exist as a subrace of elemental from the
respected elemental planes, giving them
different atmospheric species based on
where they live.
Salamanders have a wild variety of
personality and connections based on
their successful pilgrimages and the not
so successful.
They tend to be wizard students or
squires for knights as they are eager to
learn and desperate for a better life for
their homes.

History

Salamanders are naturally spawned

from the elemental planes and have
since scattered into the Material Plane
one mander at a time.

Naturally hated by their cousins the

lizardfolk and lizardmen, the half raced
elemental creatures live in seclusion of
the other atmospheres. Natively living in
the deserts, this is not always possible.

Most Salamanders also mingle with

society to obtain a better living for their
race and not have to fear war with their
cousins.

Many Salamanders also have innate

spellcasting with their elemental
bloodline and become mages to hide
their ancient savage nature.

Society

Salamander society is mostly ancient

and primitive in its minimal technology.
Though very adaptable, Salamanders
mainly use the knowledge that they can
Selachian (Sharkfolk)
Physical Description
Selachians are large, brutish humanoids,
with the upper body of a shark, with
humanoid arms and legs.
They are larger than most humanoids,
ranging from about 180 cm tall, and they
are very muscular, weighing around 180
kg.
Their skin can vary in color, due to how
many sharks there is, but they typically
have a white underbelly, with a grey or
ocean blue back. They possess no hair
at all.
History
Selachian are distant cousins of the
Illithids, being offspring of a terrifying
mating process of a (short-lived) peace
agreement between the Sahuagin and
the Kancirin.
outside world. Selachians tend to delve
into the darkest parts of the ocean,
hunting in packs to track down and kill
larger prey and targets.
Each family of Selachian is considered
their own house, which they show from a
combination of scars, typically in a
symbol or letter, such as a V slash on
their shoulder to show they are in house
Venus, or a scar shaped like a knife to
show they are in house Slash. The
eldest and strongest Selachian is the
leader of each house, and the other
Selachians listen to their orders.
Selachians are disliked by merrows,
lochatah, kuo-toa, kancirin, and illithids,
for separate but similar reasons. All of
this hatred has led them to have a lot of
hostility towards other races, but they
have a very close kinship with the
Sahuagins.

Selachians grew to be more close to

Sahuagins in nature, causing the
Kancirin to break this treaty, and launch
attacks to try and exterminate these
creatures, before they could ruin the
reputation of the graceful Kancirin.

However, the Selachian did not just

survive, but they thrived and spread
through out the Kapitolium in the thrill of
combat and blood, allowing them to gain
the trust of the Sahuagin, and survive.

Society

Selachians settlements are built in coral

reefs, rocky coats, or underwater cliffs
bordering a deep abyss. Selachians care
little for the passage of time, often living
for years without interacting with the
Sahuagain hunts are often so savage that they can
leave an entire ecosystem ravaged in
Physical Description the process. Thus, the seafloor near
their dens are always barren of life.
The sahuagin, a wicked being with the
the build of a human and the features
and the savagery of a shark, live
Society
beneath the waves and defend their
territory against anything that would get Strength in numbers applies best for
in their way. sahuagin. Their size is certainly bigger
than a kobold, making them more
Sahuagin are usually green-skinned,
deadly. This is, however, a foil for their
with scales like that of a fish covering
inherent selfishness. Each sahuagin acts
their body. Like fish scale colors, it is
on their own self-interest. However, as
darker colored on the back and lighter on
they all seem to think alike, their actions
the belly. Many sahuagin have dark
make them seem like they coordinate as
markings early on, but these generally
well as a school of fish. Within a pack of
fade with age.
sahuagin can be as many as thirty to
Sahuagin are highly piscine humanoids, fifty. They can easily swarm and
with webbed feet and hands, gills, and a overwhelm the hull of a midsized ship.
finned tail. They also have webbing
where ears would be on most
humanoids as well as down their spine.
Their eyes are said to glow in the murk
of the deep where they lurk ad hunt.

History

Sahuagin are creatures as old as time,

existing from when the ocean was a
primordial place, and proto fishfolk swam
among them. None were so vicious as
the sahuagin, who were the hyenas of
the deep. Unlike the giants like a
plesiosaur, sahuagin did not need size to
gain ground in an underwater scuffle.

They know no honor, and so swarm any

enemy as one. None could withstand
their attacks in numbers, as they were
like piranhas. They dominated even
large enemies, knowing no fear of death.

Eventually, they carved out their own

place in the ocean's depths, a place
where no other creature dare treads for
fear of these pack hunters. Sahuagin
Scuirian
Physical Description
The scuirian are a very easily spottable
race. They resemble humanoid squirrel-
like beings that have either bright
orange, shimmering grey, or glossy black
fur. Large pointed ears protrude from the
top of their heads and are often crested
with tufts of fluff. Their tails alone are
usually larger than the majority of their
small bodies.
While normal squirrels have a poorly
formed thumb on their paws and
therefore need both hands to grasp
something, the scuirian have fully
prehensile hands. Their arms are rather
short in comparison to their long body.
Many of them don the attire of warriors,
usually armor and such. They wear their
battle scars proudly.
Their size is small, a scuirian never
becomes larger then 120 cm and can
live up to about 60 years.
History
The scuirian are a race of forest-dwelling
humanoids from times when Everden
and the forest was still young. They
once served as protectors of the entire
continent, from the far west to the cold
north and were one of the new lives to
have sprung from the warmth bought
from the Plane of Fire.
Due to their devout faith to the land, The
god Ratatoskr wanted to give them a gift
that would aid in their work. He settled
on the idea of speed and decided that
squirrels were the fastest in the land.
And so the humanoids turned into the
scuirians.
People laugh at this so-called blessing,
as this form severely diminished the
scuirians' strength and size. It also had
given them a mental propensity towards
curiosity and leaping before looking.
However, the scuirians took this in stride
and continue to be guardians of the
forest, even though they often act as
solitary agents not in cahoots with the
political ideals of other races.
One of the plus sides of this form is that
they are indeed nimble. Their numbers
have also greatly increased due to
enlarged litters.
Society
The scuirian communities are tight-knit
and very much bound to their duties as a
race of land protectors. Most of the
scuirian population is based around their
tree cities deep within forest inhabited by
others and in coniferous dwellings where
they can survey the forest.
They mainly stick to themselves, with
only a few ever growing into the
independent phase to leave home and
travel. They are built around a loose
regiment of militaristic activity in their
cities, always on guard for evil creatures
that might harm the land.
Their forms as these furry, adorable
creatures have often fooled many a foe.
Due to their aid in many battles against
yikarian and lizardfolks in the southern
forest, they have earned the respect and
alliance of the very tiny elven community
that can be found on Everden.
They put full faith in nature gods like
Eldath, Ratatoskr and Chauntea, though
they also respect the Seldarine.
This cuteness factor also aids any who
decide to strike out on their own. Most
humanoid races have heard of scuirians
and are very welcoming of their race.
Scuirian weakness is their hyperactivity,
which is known to guide their actions and
emotions to polarized ends. They mean
well often, but can sometimes go too far.
Despite their jitters, scuirian are not
flighty. They believe in holding the line
for others, surrendering only for the good
of the group. As such, they make
stalwart and steadfast allies despite their
appearance.
Due to their diminished strength,
scuirians have learned to rely on other
tactics to defeat enemies. In their home
territory of the woods, they often employ
traps, as a kobold would.
On the road, they are usually much more
cautious, particularly in unfamiliar
settings like bustling cities or waterside
coast towns.
Saurian
Physical Description
The saurian are not to be confused with
lizardfolk. They are said to have a much
more humanoid appearance and a long
curled up tail. According to history they
come in the colors: red, green, blue, and
purple.
They also do not have fins like lizardfolk
and are said not to like to swim very
often. According to the Avium, they had
an advanced knowledge of steam and
the use of poison.
Having tongues that ccould elongate to
up to 5ft that could deliver a sharp and
precise blow, which slowly poisoned the
victim until they died or found a cure.
Not much else is known about this
ancient species.
History
The saurian are a proud reptilian race,
they made astounding advanced
technologies and used to produce the
smartest minds in the ancient days of
Everden. This was until they were
attacked by the other amphibious
creatures, like bullywugs and lizardfolks.
Records states that they feared how
other civilizations would steal their grasp
of magic and technology, so they hid
away and let their paranoia get the better
of them. They have not been seen for
eras but rumors say they are still out
there.
Society
Little or none is known about the Saurian
society; if there even is one.
Tortle Society

Physical Description Most tortles had the notion of having

Tortles are reptilian-looking humanoids
with large shells on their backs that are
capable of containing their entire bodies.
They have leathery skins that vary
between olive-green to blue-green hues.
The dorsal portion of their shells is
usually darker than their skins, while the
ventral portion is lighter, usually with
yellowish tones.
Tortles rarely ware any clothing, favoring
instead belts and harnesses to carry
their belongings. They have little
tolerance for cold, and usually migrate
away from temperate areas when winter
approaches.
Although generally poor swimmers,
tortles are capable of floating on water
and could hold their breath for over an
hour. Their high buoyancy granted them
the ability to cross swamps, mud, and
quicksand with little difficulty.
their houses on their backs, which mean
that they rarely felt homesick or the need
to lay roots in any single place. They are
eager to learn new customs and find
beauty in the most ordinary things.
Despite spending much of their lives
isolated, tortles like to form strong
friendships.
Tortles only reproduce near the end of
their natural lifespans. When their young
hatches from their eggs, they spend the
remainder of their lives sharing all their
life experiences with whoever wants to
listen and teaches survival skills.
Young tortles would become orphans
after about one year, by which time they
were expected to be able to fend for
themselves.
Usually keeping to themselves, they tend
to live alone, but keeping in close
contact with their nearest community.

History

Tortles are common in the southern part

of Everden, along the Crescent
Commonwealth and beyond. Tales tell
that tortles even migrated afar the know
border of the Southsea and even further
away past the Material Plane.

They can often be found as crew

members on ships, trading vessels and
even pirate ships.

As for the recorded history according to

the tortles themselves they find that
history doesn’t really matter. It’s much
more important what you make of the
time you have among the living.
Wolffolk (Ulvaki)
Physical Description
Wolffolk look humanoid in their general
shape and build. They stand around 150
cm tall, with male wolffolk being a few
cm taller. They are not very muscular,
but have a lean build.
They have wolf-shaped heads, with low
hanging tails that match the fur that lines
their bodies. The fur on their bodies
tends to be a bit thicker than other
beastfolk due to their acclimation for
northern climates. Their fur color is
various, but generally turns grey as they
get older.
Wolffolk like quality clothes that are well-
maintained and free of blemishes. Even
those who live solitary lives keep their
clothing in good order and actually view
those with soiled clothing with mild
disdain, viewing orderly apparel as the
first step to perfecting the self.
Wolffolk are most strongly affiliated with
the Bearfolk and most of them make
their home in Sútfold, though a
respectable number of wolffolk can be
found in the Free State and as far
southeast as the Greenwood.
History
The Wolffolk have been wandering on
Everden's soil since its early beginning
and perhaps that's exactly why they tend
show up where things happen.
It is said that the wolffolk once were
slaves to a race now fallen out of history,
or that were driven to the brink of
extinction, fleeing deep underground.
It was through their faith in Father Fenrir
and Mother Diana that the heroes of old
rose and liberated the clans.
In time, their hunger for revenge and
battle was saturated and the strife was
directed inward, toward the clans.
A few clans found to continue following
Father Fenrir, heading north beyond the
Thesden Tundra, while the majority of
the clans found peace of mind in Mother
Diana’s teachings.
However, this was thousands of years
ago and times are changing. The winds
in the north speak of unrest, but the
enemy has yet to make itself known.
Society
Wolffolk are contemplative and careful in
their speech. They really do look before
they leap, and it is not unheard of for
people to seek out wolffolk for advice, or
even to hire them for such a function.
Though they rarely accept it, wolffolk do
enjoy any kind of mental challenge, be it
magic, politics, inventions, or math
equations.
Though quiet in speech, wolffolk are not
afraid to speak their mind when it is
needed. They simply wait for the right
moment, when they know their words
and ideas will have the most value. It's
not uncommon for people to quiet
themselves to allow a wolffolk to speak.
Xiopan (pandafolk)
Physical Description
Hailing from the far off jungles and deep
within the mountains in several places
throughout both the Material Plane and
the Feywild, comes a large society of the
race know as xiaopan, or ”pandafolk”.
Xiopan are bearlike beings capable of
standing bipedally like a humanoid,
allowing them to reach tall heights.
Their bodies are covered in a pattern of
black and white fur. Their face is usually
white with round black ears and black
circles around their eyes. Unlike the
typical panda, they have fully prehensile
paws with an opposing thumb. Portions
of their fur can also grow longer to make
things like whiskers and beards.
Despite their large size and powerful
stature, the xiaopan are remarkably kind
and social creatures. Some xiopans
even travel to far off lands and join long
adventures for the simple reasons of
making friends.
History
The pandafolk are a peaceful race
dwelling amongst the bamboo forests on
mountains throughout the Greenwood
and in parts of the Feywild.
They were originally nomadic, travelling
as the groves of bamboo rose and fell.
However, with the wisdom endowed to
them by the god Loong, they learned to
cultivate their own crop and so settled in
fertile valleys on many different planets.
However, being docile and a bit roly-poly,
they were ill-equipped to face the
predators and other threats which would
often be found on new worlds.Their god
heard their grief and bestowed upon
them the knowledge of the four dragons,
giving the xiaopan a way to master the
ways of chi, the mystical energi that
resides in all living things.
The Xiopan of today are exceptional
warriors and defenders of peace.
Society
The xiopan are herbivores, and take
great pride in cultivating the earth they
live on and call home.
From the days of old there are four
clans: Tianlong, Fuzanglong, Dilong and
Shenlong. Each clan has its elder and
each elder has representatives
throughout the xiopan society.
On Everden, in the Greenwood, empress
Xianzi Mistsong sits as the leader of the
world tree, Telperion, and as defender of
the Greenwood Expanse.
The xiopan can be fastidious about their
training, but are generally laid-back.
They enjoy slow meals where they can
forget about hardship and problems,
preferring to spend time socializing with
others. They value friendship and
relationships greatly, and are always
willing to help a comrade in need. To
some xiopan, friends are as simple as
those willing to break bread with them.