Satyrs

When someone mentions a party animal, they may not imagine half that person actually being part animal. A Satyr is a man or woman, with the lower body of a goat, and horns of various styles. Surprisingly nimble for having animalistic legs, Satyrs are said to ‘prance’ about a battlefield more than simply moving through it. They are generally master linguists, quick witted, and always up for a good time.

Satyr Basics:

• Lifespan: About 170-200 years, reaching maturity at age 20

• Culture: Live in Troupes with no distinguished nobility

• Diet: Foraged plants, berries, and nuts, meat on rare occasions, and an appreciation for alcohol

• Values: Strong drinks, good times and good stories, never ending parties, and beauty

Dress

Being animalistic in nature, Satyrs tend towards wearing little in the way of clothing, aside from particularly harsh winters of course. Leathers, furs, and ostentatious fabrics are the go-to when a Satyr does decide to dress to impress. Satyrs can come off as childish or impulsive in their fashion or design choices, but this is more due to their fun-loving nature and attraction towards whatever seems most fun. All Satyrs have furry legs ending in hooves with a manner of tail (normally that of a goat or deer). As well they will have various manners of horns, like those of a goat, ram, or deer, to name a few.

Demeanor

On the whole, a Satyr is good-natured, positive, and upbeat. They are jovial and even a bit rowdy, but capable of being serious when the occasion calls for it. They are always ready for a drink, party, or other hedonistic activity. They will almost never turn down a drink from friend or foe alike, relying on their amazing constitutions to resolve any ill-made offerings.

Families and Nobility

Unlike any other race in Alterra, the Satyrs see all other Satyrs as family in some way. They are as one people, even if they live thousands of miles apart. Of course, Satyrs who do live together in dedicated groups, known as a Troupe, share a particular bond more so than those not part of their Troupe. There is no nobility within Satyr culture- they regard either their eldest or most famous as their highest station peers… though situations where station matters to Satyrs are few and far between. Satyrs have been known to induct non Satyrs into their Troupe under rare circumstances, though this is nearly unheard of, and is considered an incredibly high honor.

Notable Satyr Locations

Satyrs can be found in most of the forested regions of Alterra, with the exception of swampy and marshy regions. The island continent of Pai-Kora'Mata has a Satyr population, while the Isle del Tuuja does not. Some notable Satyr homes include:

• Aeoleyn'Mir

• The Bladefir Forest

• The Deepvale Forest

• The Glimerwood

• The Lonevale Forest

• Pai-Kora'Mata

• The Satyr's Back Plains

Playable Race
Lifespan: About 170-200 years
Unique Characteristic: Party Animal - Base Rest Time becomes 20 minutes, so long as the character roleplays partying while resting. (Costs 2 characteristic points)