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General Info
The Langlebig or "Loxodon" in common is a race known for its long lifespans and large size. However to note this giant of a race is not calm and wise as one would expect for a generally superior race. No, instead the Langlebig are known historically for their great warrior-like culture and devotion to the gods who support them.
Cities
Here we will talk about the cities throughout the different ages that the Langlebig controlled.
First Age
Mamut Schloss
A "city" in name only, the tribal grounds that are centered around the main entrance into the underdark in Crakec. The city is said to have four large towers each with smaller clans of Oventium Tusks who live within them to guard the entrance to the underdark. However this is where the city grows tremendously, as once you enter within the hole you find yourself in the land of the Strong Tusks. Arena's, churches to strange gods, large exotic animal tradesman, and even slavers can be found within the entrance to the underdark as the city seems to wrap around the large hole as it descends. One must walk the million stairs of agony to prove ones ability to fight in the underdark is the general belief of many Strong Tusks. However in truth, most young Strong Tusk's will just jump straight into the center of the hole as a show of power to the others of their clan or gatherings. The city is said to constantly be roaring with battle, drinking, and strange creatures never seen before.
Technology periods
Here we shall discuss the main technological discoveries by this race.
Oventium Melding
Known as a race who had learned the secrets of the ore. The Langlebig were known for using the metal mixed with copper and bronze to reinforce the metal and give them magical properties. It is unknown how they managed this, though some speculate it was done with a furnace that was of a specific design only known to the Langlebig Elders.
Hierarchy
Here we shall discuss how the overall ladder of power is designed in this races territories.
Altere (Elder)
The term given to those who had aged over one thousand years. They were venerated and brought off the battlefield to be of service to the Starke Stosszahne in advising the military and day to day. Almost like gods were treated for living through so many wars, battles and fights. Thus to be an Altere was to be the closest to god one could become as a warrior.
Oventium Stosszahn (Oventuim Tusk)
Known as the smithing class, the Langlebig greatly respected those who crafted their tools for war. And thus those amongst them who could use the furnaces for oventium smithing, were considered gods amongst the youth. Though this also came with expectations, and thus many of the Oventium Stosszahne had their own way of designing and crafting the weapons. This would lead to some of the better of the caste gaining more reputation and thus more perks for the price of their goods.
It is also to be noted that the Oventium Stosszahne were commonly known for dipping their tusks in the boiling hot metal as it mixed and melted. This would strengthen their tusks and is rumored to show the quality of the oventium smelting process that the individual created. If the langlebig’s tusk broke from the dipping, this was seen as an unfit Oventium Stosszahn. And would therefore get even less business than previously.
Starke Stosszahne (Strong Tusks)
Known as the rulers of established lands, the Strong Tusk as they are known in common. Are basically a child born to an Eroberer and managed to prove their ability in combat to earn themselves the leadership role. Though this term can only be given to the direct successor of the previous Eroberer, it also stands for "a strong genetic line". And thus many female or male langlebig would seek you out for their own offspring.
Eroberer (Conqueror)
Known as conqueror in common, this term is given to a langlebig who either takes the clan, tribe or kingdom from another bloodline through proof of combat prowess. Or is given to a langlebig who subjugated another race and took rulership of their lands. This term is seen as a great pride similar to the Starek Stosszahn. However, it does not mean anything other than one who has conquered from either another langlebig or a weaker race.
Kommandant der Starke (Commander of Strength)
A term given to those chosen for their greater ability in combat and leadership roles. This position is assigned by either a Starke Stosszahne or Eroberer. And once chosen, this commander of strength will begin working with the rejects and weaker of the nation. Thus making them responsible both for creating the Der Verlorene and managing them on the battlefield.
While an honorable post and considered with great respect for their ability. The position is also known for its quick turnover. This is due in fact to the victory or loss ratio of the individual commanders. For if victory is achieved they are treated almost as well as the Eroberer, but for loss the immediate slaying of the Der Verlorene under their care and the decapitation of the commander themselves in dishonor.
Krieger/Kriegerin (Warrior Male/Female)
A term used for all Langlebig who are not deemed unfit for society. This term does not distinguish rank or ability in combat. Rather more as a traditional term for commoners with the mindset that every langlebig is trained from birth to fight and win wars.
Nobility
Here we shall discuss notable noble houses through the time periods.
First Age
Eroberer Panzer "The Wall" Jager
Known in common as "The Wall", this langlebig of the first age was a ruler in every right of combat, having managed to slay over a hundred clan leaders, altere, and Kommandant de Starke's. The term Eroberer would at first translate as "He who has slain a thousand walls" later the term would mix with the draconic King and find itself lost to history. Panzer was noted as a larger then average langlebig standing at 12ft tall and weighing nearly 800lbs. He was noted for his stark white fur that blended into the snow on the mountains. Though it is believed that Panzer would get his nickname "The Wall" when he would find himself as a young Krieger face to face with an ancient deep dragon. It is said that he would manage after several days of battle to defeat the beast and devour its body entirely. This would give Panzer Jager his great strength and strange markings all throughout his body. Known for his intense need for codes of honor, it is said that Panzer is as thick as they come, but a man of honor through and through. With his greatclub of dragonslaying, it is believed that Panzer will be the one to lead the Langlebig into the history books, as they begin their preperations for war.
Military
Here we will discuss any specific military information
Eroberer Panzer "The Wall" Jager
Noted as having an army of over 50,000 Krieger/Kriegerin, 1,000 Kommandant der Starke, 200 Strong Tusks, and 50 Oventium Tusks.
Der Verlorene (The Lost)
Known as The Lost, this unit of langlebig is recognized as societies rejected in modern times. A subrace that is treated as cattle for war or as working horses when the need arose. However this unit was renowned across the world as one of the most deadly and effective warrior vanguards to have walked in the First Age.
Once it is decided that the child will be given to this unit, the leader/trainer Kommandant der Starke who is assigned begins by spending the first week starving the child. During this period, the children are put together in a single cell that fits four langlebig. However up to a dozen can be put in one of these cells. At which point the food that is given as each langlebig comes close to death, is laced with a special mushroom said to only grow in their lands. This food then causes the children to go into an almost hypnotic trance and begin raging and attacking all those around.
After surviving this for the first 15 years, the now halfway to adulthood langlebig are then brought to the sparring arenas. Here they spend the next fifteen years fighting captured beasts, slaves, and warriors of other cultures while completely drugged to the gills. This goes on until the langlebig either hit their victory quota or dies in the arena.
Finally upon completion of this rigorous training and torture, the langlebig is constantly in this rage like mentality. And now make what history deems as the perfect machine of death. Thus many units that thought themselves brave or powerful would fall to the almost zombie-like warriors who felt no pain or understood how to stop.
Wars
Here we shall discuss the notable wars for each period and who they were against.
Note
It is to be noted that prior to the age of chaos, most information has been lost. Though it is believed that the langlebig had many wars in the first age with both the giants and the dragons. No recorded history or discoveries have been found that would prelude to a specific war or known hostile event.
Die Drachenkriege (The Dragon Wars)
The great dragon wars as they are commonly referred to in the Champions of Pyrus biographies. It Is noted to be one of the deadliest and most widespread wars to have happened in the entirety of both Incremia and Silencia’s history.
The first thing to note about this war is that while the dragons ruled the skies, the giants ruled the surface, the Langlebig were known to rule the underground. And it is said many a race would be hunted or genocided completely by the Langlebig in the underdark.
The war is said to have started during the same period that the Storm Giant civil war was going on. It is said that not a moment had passed that control of the Storm Giant kingdom was questioned, that the Langlebig declared war upon the dragons and struck their first blow.
During the war that ventured across eleven of the sixteen continents, the langlebig clans and tribes would appear upon the surface slaying and slaughtering entire dragon nests. It is said that during this war, thousands of dragons died, but millions of langlebig were slaughtered. At one point many believe that the langlebig had approximately two hundred and fifty five kingdoms,clans, and tribes. And that by the end of this war, the langlebig would be noted for three left standing.
It is unknown how this war ended, or how it began, all that is noted is that the Langlebig would be responsible for the almost complete annihilation of the draconic race. And that at the end the gods themselves were said to have split the langlebig between the two worlds to avoid them gaining any more power.
Events/Holidays
We shall begin to discuss notable holidays and events in this culture. Explaining further on where they come from and what goes on during them.
Erster Stosszahn(A Langlebig first Tusking)
Upon reaching adulthood, a Langlebig will have relatively long tusks in which they never remove. During this time the tusks are deemed long enough for battle, which is usually around 30 years of age. A great event is held called Erster Stosszahn in which the langlebig of that era all compete to see who amongst them are strong enough to become warriors and those who are deemed weak and sent to the berserking units.
Should a child lose their tusks to a disease or never have them grow in. The Langlebig will be forced into the famous front line berserking unit until death. And will not be allowed to compete or become adults in the langlebig society.
Religious beliefs
Here we shall discuss the different religious beliefs in this races history throughout the periods.
The Hundred God War Church
Langlebig were known primarily to worship dragons, giants, and great beasts of history as their gods. Though no uniformed church has ever been discovered, it turns out that the Langlebig were known for having a large pantheon. This pantheon however would incorporate hundreds of gods based on war, violence, and conquest overall.
This is due to the fact that Langlebig were an extremely violent and muscle focused culture who believed the strongest would rule. Thus many of the race as they conquered through the lands, would begin to worship that local cultures war like gods. Making it far easier for the newly enslaved and conquered races to merge into Langelbig culture.
This church would grow to be known in myth as The Hundred God War Church with portrayals of gods from all around the known world fighting each other in a giant colosseum
Known diseases
Here we shall discuss known diseases to be active and/or discovered or cured during the different time periods of these races
Stobzahne (Tuskless)
The disease is known as Stobzahne(Stob-Zane-eh) or as it was called in common Tuskless. A disease which caused the Langlebig to have their tusks fall out at a young age. To which they would never grow back. Thus giving the strange and smaller appearance of a Langlebig.
Fluch Von Weiss(Albino)
A disease that was uncommon amongst the Langlebig, however it did occur and had unique effects compared to other races. Known in common as either Albinism or a direct translation of Curse of White. This disease would cause the Langlebig to become extremely pale, their eyes to turn a reddish pink, and their tusks to become an almost polished black color. Though this disease is found at birth, it is believed that a child is born with the infection. It would also mean that the mother was as sick and would eventually turn. Thus most Langlebig at first would outright slay the mother of the child and later have the child put in a special military berserking unit.
In modern times, the few Langlebig that are left, fully understand that it is not a disease but rather a mutation that can occur and is mostly harmless to those who spend their lives fully underground.
Economy
Here we shall discuss the unique economics of different nations as needed.
Coins
Here we shall find how the coins look, what materials they are made of, and what the value of the coins are on the overall market.
Trade Goods
Here you shall find the trade goods this race has on offer in the nations they inhabit.
Deep Dragons
Noted as having great skill at capturing dragons who make their lairs in the underdark. The Deep Dragon species has been in a constant war with the Langlebig since the clans settled near the entrance of the underdark. Rumored that Panzer Jager actually slayed the Dragonlord that had resided in the territory, those few that are left seem to have been his spawn. The deep dragons are noted as having been mostly used as mounts unsuccessfully attempting to fly and eventually being domesticated into every day life amongst the smithies and mines.
Hippogriffs
While extremely rare, the hippogriffs are a species that can be found almost anywhere. Though not edible as their meat is described as tough and stringy, the creatures are great for carriage pulling, moving up and down mountain, and even escaping or fighting to the death. A loyal creature, many believe if you can find one of their eggs before it hatches, the creature is a better companion then even most hunting hounds
Other Characters of note
Here we shall discuss other characters of note directly influence this race.
Vasool “The White Winged” of Vasool
A character of note during the year 37AS who has managed to gather a large herd numbering in the tens of thousands. Noted to be the current savior and overall ruler of the Langlebig race.
Anatomy
Here we shall both provide a design as well as an explanation of the anatomy of the race in question.
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Ability score increase
The Langlebig is famous for its amazing constitution and thus gains a +2 to its ABS. Also famous for their long lives and thus experience on the battlefield, the Langlebig gains a +1 to wisdom.
Age
The average Langlebig will die from old age at around 1,200 years. However, they are considered adults by 30 years of age.
It should be noted that the average langlebig female can have between five to seven children at a time. And it is very common to have at least three children per pregnancy.
Phenotypes
Traditionally the langlebig have been shown to have either brown or gray skin tones, and typically brown or black eyes. Though the rare case of an albino langlebig has happened, and they are noted for their pale peach-like skin tone, black as night tusks, and pinkish red eye color.
Height and Weight
An average Langlebig stands 7-9ft tall, and weighs between 300-500lbs. Though your size is considered medium.
Alignment
The typical Langlebig tends to either be Lawful Evil or Neutral evil, this is due to their societal belief of strength of arms on the field of battle. And thus they obey only the gods that they worship laws if any at all.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30ft.
Founding
Here we shall explain when the race came to be, how it came to be, and whom it is credited to and where.
It is unknown as to when the langlebig race was first created, however it is believed to be in the First Age. This ancient race was noted for conquering dragon nests to take over for clans. Fighting with the many giant races over territories and minerals or even the lesser races. And even managing to crack the understanding of the rare mineral oventium and its uses.
We find ourselves in the beginning of the First Age when dragons, giants and the gods themselves walked the world as commoners in arms. During this time period it is noted that the underdark was swarming with beasts of great powers and unique abilities. And from this underdark the first Langlebig would be created after killing the last of the known Wolliges Mammut Stosszahne.
They would be noted to first emerge from the mountains in the isle of man, however you would easily forget that the langlebig are actually many subspecies of the same species or race as we recognize them today. Similar to the Yuan Ti and in some cases believed as the ancient ancestor of the race. The Langlebig would be found on all sixteen continents including the two poles. The race would grow in number quite quickly and develop unique features to support them in difficult or different environments.
Thus for the first few thousand years that the Langlebig existed, they had no idea that independent groups of them existed all across the world. It would not be until the first draconic wars that the race as a whole seemed to suddenly begin attacking another as a unified species. No note of communication has been found between the clans during this time. However, it is remarkably accurate that almost all of the clans began attacking dragon nests in the same month and year that the other clans had as according to our findings.
It is to be stated that the Langlebig believe themselves to have come from great beasts of the underdark in which they evolved over time as the prime hunting predator. And as the prey evolved, so did the predators of the Langle as they referred to the non sentient ancestors. Thus as they began evolving, the race would develop intelligence and the understanding of pact tactics. And would eventually begin forming small clans. It is to be noted that the sub dragon species was known to traverse through the ground rather than air or water. Was completely led to extinction through hunting and almost taming by the Langlebig.
Beyond The Dragon Wars, it is unknown how the race truly began and if what they believe is the truth. As no known Langlebig has survived from that era, and no information has been recovered to state one way or the other.
What we do know is sometime after the splitting of the two worlds, one tribe of langlebig would stay in Silencia and two would remain in Incremia. Thus it has been confirmed that the langlebig of the incremia world evolved into the two separate races of Kl’doles and Ogres.
However, for those in the world of Silencia, they would begin in the Age of Chaos to be hunted by the now established Yuan Ti. This is said to be due to the lands that the Langlebig would cultivate underground and how they made perfect hives for the Yuan Ti. Thus the two races evolved together and would eventually lead to the massive Yuan ti known as the Prince. This specific sub species of Yuan Ti are said to have been evolved just to hunt the large Langlebig clans underground.
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