Qoh
The Qoh originate from Quinli, the Fractured Land. They are thought to be extinct, but there are still a few of them remaining, as they live for an extremely long time. Their land and people were decimated by the Black Scourge.
Physical
The Qoh are known for their unnaturally-tinted skin that can be anywhere from true black to red, blue, or snow white. They also have a crown of horns on their heads, usually just small spikes, though some Qoh have been known to have larger horns. In their early days, a Qoh's rank was determined by the size of their horns. Horn size became nothing but bragging rights later on.Civilization and Culture
History
The Qoh rose to power long before the Vir and humans, though they did play a vital role in the development of both races.
Some Qoh visited Amalar in its early days, and revealed the secrets of magic to the Silvir. Unfortunately, this backfired when the Silvir turned around and attacked their cousins, the Tervir. Upon seeing this abuse of their craft, the Qoh, disgusted, crossed the mountains. They met the Ruvir, who were considerably more peaceful in their use of magic.
The Qoh eventually returned to Quinli, completely avoiding the southern side of Amalar. However, when the pioneers returned, they discovered that their homeland had been ravaged. Magic has side effects when used improperly. No one knows for sure what happened, but a powerful curse had been unleashed on Quinli, devastating the land and killing many of its inhabitants. It claimed them quickly, making them cry black tears, bleed black blood, vomit black sludge. The pioneers who set foot on land were infected as well, but the few who stayed on the ship managed to escape intact. Quinli itself bled on that day, turning the land and water around it black. A select few Qoh survived the curse, leaving their home and traveling to other lands, but they were forever scarred –– physically and mentally.
The remaining Qoh who hadn't left the ship traveled to Iklaroth, a primitive land and home to humans. Having learned from their mistake with the Silvir, the Qoh didn't divulge their magical secrets, and instead attempted to integrate into human society. They masked their true forms with illusions that made them seem human, and haven't been heard from since. The cursed Qoh did the same, though their scars remained even through the illusion.
When Iklaroth was destroyed, the Qoh traveled with the humans back to Amalar, and attempted to warn its inhabitants. Some of the more outspoken ones were executed, so most of them retreated into solitude. It's unclear how many remain.
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