Mortals

The humans of Eyf Melar commonly go by the appellation of "mortals". Presumably, this was to differentiate themselves from Immortals such as the Aossi though this is now thought to be superstitious nonsense perpetuated by children's fables.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Mortals of Eyf Melar are much the same as humans elsewhere and they vary widely from region to region in colors of hair, eyes, and skin.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Omnivore

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Ferrians have a Birthname (their first name), a Bloodname (their surname), and a rank within the Echelon of the Mighty Host. This is both their military caste and how high they have risen with the society.
Common Male Names: Tyrric, Rochen, Addorn, Dyrune Common Female Names: Tyrhea, Rochelle, Addara, Dyreena
Common Surnames: Cleftshield, Halfspear, Hightower, Ramhead
Example #1: 1st Captain Dyrune Hightower Example #2: Senior Sergeant Addara Ramhead

Major Organizations

Their government is the City-State of Ferrus that controls the Iron Territory, but their are many other orders within the Echelon. There are guilds like the Smiths of Ferrus, the Vault-Keepers, or the City Engineers, but there are also the Warbands. These are a factions of warriors that band together for a common cause. These act as mercenaries, outriders for the Territory, and serve as a means of training up the next generatin of fierce warriors.

History

The Ferrians hale from a nomadic military force called the Mighty Host. When they conquered the citadel of the Peakmen, their people decided to settle down. This was the origin of the City-State of Ferrus. Since that time, the Ferrians have been through many conflicts, trials, and changes. Over the centuries, they have become less barbaric and more civilized though they are still feared in Eyf Melar as a dangerous folk with a a short temper barely kept in check.

Origin/Ancestry

Human