Kehai
Of orcish heritage, the Kehai are the largest indigenous population on an island called Talusi in the Sundered Isles. Due to the unique properties of Talusi’s soil, they have taken up the mantle of preserving the island, alongside other settlers that have chosen to call Talusi home. Possessing a strong connection to the flora and fauna around them, the Kehai are first and foremost agriculturalists with a deep appreciation for nature and the spirits that live in them, taking great care to understand and nourish every seed sown, and every harvest gathered.
Their physical appearance reflects this. The Kehai born with alternating shades of skin that form ring-like patterns on their body that are said to resemble tree rings. Combined with their large stature, visitors tend to describe them as children of the forest, which is not at all inaccurate. The Kehai view it as a compliment to be compared to the sturdy trees that protect and provide shelter to wildlife, and within their communities, is the highest honor one can receive.
All Kehai have the special trait of being able to commune with the spirits of the flora in Talusi, due to the strong bond they have nurtured with nature. This innate ability manifests itself in different ways among the Kehai, and with varying degrees and intensity as well. Playing a Circle of Nature Druid from D&D could be one way of expressing it, where the player character completely embodies the will of nature. To a lesser degree, a player character could, at the Dungeon Master’s discretion, be given a Druidcraft cantrip to be included in their character sheet to convey their connection with wildlife, while providing the flexibility of playing other classes as the Kehai are a diverse people of many talents. This has given them a wholly unique perspective in the development of agricultural technology, innovating revolutionary farming tools that take into consideration the spirits in all things and how the properties of Dwimmers might affect it. Great strides have been made in the effort of maintaining the biodiversity of Talusi, something that the Kehai take immense pride in.
