Illinar

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Illinar are humanoid creatures. They have a few slight differences from other races, though. They glow faintly with an unearthly white light, and their hands have golden patterns weaving across them.

Biological Traits

Male Illinar are taller and heavier than female Illinar, weighing an average of 150 pounds and standing about 5 feet 9 inches tall. Females are shorter and lighter, weighing 120 pounds and standing 5 feet 5 inches tall, on average.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Illinar tend to gravitate towards the lands protected by Radiant Domes, though a scattered few can be found in orphan cities.

Average Intelligence

Varies.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Male First Names: Raethal, Taelisar, Vertal, Morsali
Female First Names: Evalia, Kaelek, Alana, Selivoral

Major Language Groups and Dialects

The Illinar mostly use Common, but they teach their children Celestial in the hopes that they will use it to fight the Shadow.

History

The Illinar were firs sent into the world by Ardros to help it defend from The Nightwatcher. The people Saeveroth welcomed the newcomers, at first venerating them as saviors. But when the fighting against the Shadow died down, and the Illinar did not provide the salvation that the people expected, they were treated as normal.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Illinar see humans as people to shepherd, but not as equals. They see gnomes and halflings indifferently, and they see elves as equals. There is some tension between the Arsaki and Illinar, as the Illinar are distrustful of the Arsaki, and the Arsaki are wary of the Illinar.

Lifespan

80-120 years

Average Height

5 feet 6.5 inches tall.

Average Weight

130 pounds.

Average Physique

Varies.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Illinar glow with an unearthly radiance. This does not give them a disadvantage when hiding, but rather requires a close inspection to see. Illinar can adjust this light, making it brighter or softer as they wish. The energy provided to make the light is provided by caloric intake, so when an Illinar glows brighter, they need to eat more.  Illinar also have geometric patterns on their hands. These patterns vary only slightly from person to person. They are made of golden light that streams up the hand from the fingertips. The lines meet at the wrist, traveling up each arm before fading away at about the elbow.