Alveri Dratchkin

In the early days, the Dratchkin were born upon the Odrion mountains at the Worlds Heart. Looked down upon by their Dragon Elders they felt shamed by their small size and weakness, and so fled to the mainlands. Old tales tell of how these early Dratchkin were divided in how they should live; some believed that they should roam the lands like the beasts and live out their days as masters of the fields just as their Dragon Elders ruled the skies. Others disagreed, believing that the dangers of the world above were too great and that the dark womb of the world that birthed them would protect them still in the natural caves and tunnels that existed throughout the mountains.
No compromise could be found between the two groups and so, in order to preserve what peace they had they separated; those believing in the dark as their protector dug their homes deep into the earth, while those believing in the light set forth into the world above. Those who fled their world of stone made their homes in the fields and forests of the world above, finding shelter wherever it could be made. They sought harmony with the creatures of the world above and to those too wild or fierce to be tamed, they brought to heel with fire and brand. Still, all was not peace and plenty for those above as food and fodder was a thin thing indeed and many smaller tribes were forced to move with the seasons, often coming in contact with others of their kind, both for good and ill.

Culture

Common Dress code

Alveri Dratchkin tend to wear short loose clothing, leaving both legs and the hips free, favoring mobility over protection. Bright identifying colors are most often worn when in safe circumstances.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

The Alveri Dratchkin find long snouts and slimmer builds more desirable.

Gender Ideals

Males tend to dominate most powerful positions in Alveri society, though females are typically the ones making the biggest decisions.

Encompassed species

• Dratchkin