Ediani

The Ediani or Edian's Folk are one of the native human ethnic groups of Edland that primarily settles around the Kal'Mirin. According to legend, they are the direct descendants of the first humans, that Edian Oreion created, their golden or yellowish irises still tell of the divine blessing, they received of him.
They are significantly taller than other humans, averaging at around 2 meters in height. Their skin varies from pale white to yellowish light brown and rarely ashen gray and reddish brown. Their hair is mostly brown, with reddish and greenish variation. The eyes of the Ediani are narrow and oval in shape and vary from brown to yellow to metallic gold in color. Some Ediani eyes posses reflective properties similar to cats, allowing them to see in low light conditions, this is seen as a special blessing by Edian.
After the Great Devastation and the colonization of Edland by the Jordavian Empire, the Ediani were subjected to persecution, due to their connection to Edian.
While Ediani, originally only referred to the ethnic Ediani, the common use of the word has changed after the Great Devastation and is now used as a demonym for the entire indigenous people of Edland.

Culture

Kunst & Architektur

The Ediani are known for their ceramics. Using special soil found at the Kal'Mirin they create pottery of pure white, dark orange, black and pale green color, decorated with floral or geometric patterns in monotone white, black, blue or in rare cases gold leaf. Even though the Ediani are often ostracized, their pottery is world renowned for its simplistic elegance, beauty and craftsmanship.

Verbreitete Mythen und Legenden

The Ediani believe to be the direct descendants of the first humans created by Edian Oreion. They see their yellow and golden eyes as proof of this. It is told that the first Delta was of Ediani decent.

Related Locations

• Edland