Post by Void on Nov 15, 2015 22:34:59 GMT -6
Varrel
Appearance- Varrel come in many different shapes and sizes. Most are predatory beings with fine hairs covering the better part of their body as well as a mass of it upon their heads. Varrel are generally larger and bulkier than their northern cousins with a fairer skin complex due to the lack of sun light in their lands.
Age range- 16-100
Height range- 5"-6"5'
Languages- Common Tongue, Branches of Voice
Culture- Hardy folk who live tough lives with short growing seasons and long cold winters. Rather than relying on internal infrastructure these people tend to raid the coastal villages of other countries to expand their wealth. Maintaining a small standing army, most citizens are trained from youth to fight and with deep wilderness, rugged mountains, and unpredictable weather invaders have never had much luck invading their lands.
Leadership- A single High Jarl with a series of local Jarls govern the land. The High Jarl tends to have a close cabinet of trusted allies who when required, offer advice. The position of High Jarl is gained by those who can win the hearts of the its citizens, defeat the current ruler in honorable single combat and are of pure Varrelian descent.
Legal- Unlike in the northern lands slaves are not bought but taken from distant lands through raids and are more commonly Gadeni and Elf's with a few pockets of Giants across the land. Slaves are not sold in these lands but must be earned or given as gifts, however Varrel are willing to sell slaves to other kingdoms.
Illegal- Outside murder and theft most things are legal due to the fact that all citizens are well armed and ready to use their weapons if their property or lives are threatened.
Diet- Varrel dine mostly on pork, venison, potatoes, a few grains and a heavily amount of fish. During the raiding season supplies increase greatly as much of the finer foods that come to their shores such a spices and sugars, are taken from others.
Religion- Many believe that their are dozens gods for each aspect of life and each one serves a purpose in the world. It is a simple religion but one that has been around for thousands of years and widely accepted in the south-eastern part of the world.
Racials-
*Hoarder-5% increase for gold in all threads
*Warrior- Upgrades starting weapon to Journeyman and unlocks Journeyman skills for the same weapon
*Berserker- Using 100 Stamina the character goes into a mad frenzy; while Berserker is activated the character feels no pain and is able to rush through all but the most serious of attacks. One use per thread, lasts for one post.
History- It is said that the Varrel were the first humans to ever walk the surface of the world, most, if not all humans can trace their ancestry to these southern warriors. Once separated tribes that dotted the chilled forest lands the Varrel formed together when their lands were threatened by a terrible Giant. With their combined forces the threat they faced was crushed beneath their strength and the tribes formed a union to protect themselves against outside threats. A naturally warring, brutish people it wasn't long afterwards that the Varrel began to send their ships to other lands to raid and bring back wealth to further their riches and feed their need for battle.