Toye'o (/tojɛʔo/)

Toye'o are a tall and slender people. Standing around 7 feet tall on average, the Toye'o are split into four main castes based on skin color: Red (Warrior), Blue (Science), Green (Diplomat), and Purple (Clergy).

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Toye'o names are derived from Emen words. Parents name their children after qualities that they admire and wish their children to grow into.

Ex. Boreteni, Etehene, Maatisu

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Racial Ability 1:

• Red Toye'o gain Martial Acumen: Red Tieflings of the Warrior Caste are predisposed to physical combat. Gain proficiency in either Athletics or Acrobatics.
  
• Blue Toye'o gain Mind Over Matter: Blue Tieflings of the Science Caste believe that the mind is the most powerful tool available to them. Gain proficiency in either Arcana or Insight.
  
• Green Toye'o gain Silver Tongue: Green Tieflings of the Diplomat Caste are quick-witted and devious to the core. Gain proficiency in either Persuasion or Deception.
  
• Purple Toye'o gain As Above, So Below: Purple Tieflings of the Clergy Caste are equally pious and pompous. Gain proficiency in either Religion or Performance.
  

Racial Ability 2:

• Red Toye'o gain Born to Fight: You know the Sword Burst cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Thunderous Smite spell once per day. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Enhance Ability spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
  
• Blue Toye'o gain Knowledge of the Ancients: You know the Guidance cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Identify spell once per day. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Detect Thoughts spell once per day. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
  
• Green Toye'o gain Center of Attention: You know the Friends cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Charm Person spell once per day. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Enthrall spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting modifier for these spells.
  
• Purple Toye'o gain A Stitch in Time: You know the Resistance cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Sanctuary spell once per day. Once you reach 5th level, you can cast the Aid spell once per day. Wisdom is your spellcasting modifier for these spells.
  

Common Taboos

Note:
These abilities are based on the strict social caste structure of Ruli. If you are born native to the country, you have no say in how you are raised. This can, however, be subverted if you decide to cut ties with Ruli. In essence, you become a social outcast to other native Toye'o and study the ways of another caste on your own. Those who reject their caste and are caught are branded with the crest of the caste they aspire to be. This shows all who see them that they are “traitors” to their caste, a transgression that is highly frowned upon. Most freethinkers leave the country on the supposition of a benefit to their caste and simply never return.
{IMPORTANT}: BRANDED TOYE'O ARE DENIED THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE ANYTHING IN THE HOMELAND INCLUDING LODGING, FOOD, AND EVEN WATER. THEY ARE DESPISED MORE THAN THE WILD DOGS THAT ROAM THE STREETS.

Related Ethnicities

• Blue Toye'o
• Green Toye'o
• Purple Toye'o
• Red Toye'o