Alturian

Descended from the survivors of the Fall of Alturia, the majority of these humans now make their home on the continent of Arandal. Alturians have a diverse range of appearances, with a medium build and height, and olive or dusky skin that tends to grow fairer the farther north they dwell. Their hair and eye color also varies widely, with dark hair and brown or blue eyes being the most common.

Culture and Society

Alturian culture features some variance across the different provinces of Arandal, but broadly emphasizes a strict adherence to the feudal roles of each social class, and loyalty to one's lord and monarch. Gender roles meanwhile are far less defined, with noble titles and lands being inherited through a system of absolute primogeniture, with little regard for gender.
Education and book learning is emphasized for the nobility, but most peasantfolk simply follow in the professional footsteps of their parents, with little opportunity for social mobility. The arcane arts are heavily valued in Alturian society, and children displaying an aptitude for magic are often provided a unique opportunity to advance beyond the station of their birth through generous scholarships at arcane universities, with the promise of placement at a noble's court upon graduation.

Names

Alturians normally have one given name, and a family name. Married couples often adopting the family name of whomever holds higher noble standing, affirming their children's rights to lands and titles. Commonfolk often don't have last names at all, but might adopt last names related to their profession such as: Tanner, Weaver, Miller, Smith, Potter etc.

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Playing an Alturian

As an Alturian, you have the following attribute:

• Adaptable. You gain one talent of your choice.

Knowledge and Lore

Intelligence (History)

DC 10: The Kingdom of Arandal is the homeland of most Alturians.
DC 15: Most modern day Alturians are descended from refugees who fled their original homeland of Alturia nearly six centuries ago when in a cataclysmic event obliterated the city.
The majority of these survivors sought refuge in the "Western Colonies", which would later be reestablished as the Kingdom of Arandal.
DC 17: A millennium ago, Alturians lived in Alturia, the most magically and technologically advanced nation on Eltár.
Alturians set up colonial outposts throughout much of the western hemisphere of the planet, but maintained strict restrictions on the export of any goods that would threaten their technological superiority.

Intelligence (Religion)

DC 12: Most Alturians follow the Faith of the Six Pillars.