Cinderblood (sin-DER bluhd)

The Cinderblood are a Planetouched race of people, born throughout Solia. Their ancestors hearken to the Elemental Plane of Fire. While predominantly of Human stock, there are Cinderblood found within other races as well. Oroka in particular show a preponderance of Cinderblood in their numbers.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Cinderblood are one of the Humanoid Races of Solia, with two legs, two arms, and general upright posture. Most have pointy ears, red or mottled horns on the brow, and hair that flickers and waves as if it were aflame. Some possess skin the color of polished brass or have charcoal-hued scales covering their arms and legs. Cinderblood favor revealing and ostentatious clothing in bright oranges and reds, preferably paired with gaudy jewelry.

Growth Rate & Stages

Cinderblood reach physical maturity slower than humans, at 60 years of age, and can live to two centuries. The oldest recorded natural lifespan of a Cinderblood was 250 years.

Ecology and Habitats

Cinderblood are most often born into human communities, and rarely form societies of their own. Those who grow up in a city are almost always imprisoned or driven off before they reach adulthood; most are simply too hot-headed and independent to fit into civilized society, and their predilection toward pyromania doesn’t endear them to the local authorities. Those born into nomadic or tribal societies (such as the Oroka tribes) fare much better, since their instinctive urge to explore and conquer their surroundings can easily earn them a place among their tribe’s leadership.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Most Cinderblood have pointy ears, red or mottled horns along the brow or forehead. Cinderblood eyes and facial structure, including facial hair, tend to reflect their terrestrial heritage.

Average Intelligence

Cinderblood are passionate and quick, but impetuous and destructive.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Cinderblood can see perfectly well in the dark up to 60 feet (18.29 meters).

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Cinderblood take on the naming traditions of the society they are born into. Upon reaching adulthood, many choose a name for themselves and leave their non-elemental heritage behind.
Male Names: Aja, Denat, Efit, Elum, Jalij, Maqej, Urah.
Female Names: Alayi, Etwa, Maqan, Qari, Sami, Zetaya.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Cinderblood are a dichotomous people—on one hand, fiercely independent, and on the other, imperious and demanding. They are often accused of being morally impoverished, but their troublemaking behavior is rarely motivated by true malice. Cinderblood are usually lawful neutral or chaotic neutral, with a few falling into true neutrality.
Cinderblood adventure for the sheer thrill of it and for the chance to test their skill against worthy foes, but most of all they adventure in search of power. Once they dedicate themselves to a task, they pursue it unflinchingly, never stopping to consider the dangers ahead of them. When this brashness finally catches up with them, Cinderblood often rely on sorcery or bardic magic to combat their resulting troubles.

Common Myths and Legends

Most Cinderblood lack the mindset to follow a god’s teachings and resent the strictures placed on them by organized faith. When Cinderblood do take to worship (usually venerating a fire-related deity), they prove to be zealous and devoted followers. There are some who believe the Cinderblood owe their existence to the Progenitor Oenomaus.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Even the best-natured Cinderblood tend to view other individuals as tools to use as they see fit, and as such they get along best with races they can charm or browbeat into submission. Half-Nuaira and Djenati often find themselves caught up in an Cinderblood's schemes, while Fiore and Golenti usually bridle at their controlling nature. Strangely, Cinderblood sometimes form incredibly close bonds with Nuaira, whose calm, aloof nature seems to counterbalance a Cinderblood's impulsiveness. Most Cinderblood refuse to associate with sylphs, but are otherwise on peaceable terms with the other elemental-touched Planetouched.

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Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Planetouched

Scientific Name

Reference Race: Ifrit

Origin/Ancestry

Outsider (Native) / Planetouched - Elemental Fire

Lifespan

200 - 250 Years

Average Height

Male: 5'4" - 6'6" (1.62 - 1.98 meters)
Female: 5'2" - 6'4" (1.57 - 1.93 meters)

Average Weight

Male: 120 - 190 lbs (54.43 - 86.18 kg)
Female: 100 - 170 lbs (45.36 - 77.11 kg)

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Some Cinderblood possess skin the color of polished brass or have charcoal-hued scales covering their arms and legs. Others appear to have red, orange, and yellow hues dancing just below their skin.