Kelgorion

Basic Information

Anatomy

Much more similar to Akachena elves and humans, the Kelgorions have mostly the same structure.
They have their inherited abilities from the Vanghouls, however, at a lesser effect.
Their bodies are for the most part the same as the human body, but with the same ears and fangs as a Stryth elf.
They're born with their pointy ears and fangs unlike the elves who grow them at different stages in life.

Genetics and Reproduction

The reproduction is identical to Akachena and Humans.

Growth Rate & Stages

• Year 0-3 Infancy
• Year 3-10 Early Childhood
• Year 10-16 Middle Childhood
• Year 16-20 Late Childhood
• Year 20-25 Adolescence
• Year 25-40 Early Adulthood
• Year 40-60 Midlife
• Year 60-90 Mature Adulthood
• Year 90+ Late Adulthood

Dietary Needs and Habits

They have the same need for nutrition as the Akachena and Human species.

Additional Information

Average Intelligence

• Average Intellect (on par with Humans)

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

They do have enhanced hearing and sight, but not as strong as the elves or the Vanghouls.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Unlike their kin, the Vanghouls, the Kelgorions are not allowed to take on a surname.
They do, however, share the same ideals for first names.

Major Organizations

The Vanghoul Clans

Courtship Ideals

The Kelgorions share the same ideals for courtship as their kin, the Vanghouls.
Males will show off their prowess by unarmed duels.
Females will show off their prowess by athletic skill.
Both genders also use facial paint to attract their mate.
A stronger male or more agile female is considered a good mate.

Relationship Ideals

Worshippers of Keldora

A Kelgorion male will be tied to the female until she desires a new mate.
However, by tradition, she can only mate with a Kelgorion who is superior to her former mate.
Failure to do so will cost her, her position, and rank.
For the male, failure to accept his superior will cost his, his position and rank. A duel will be held to determine the strength of the new mate.

Worshippers of Gurashi

A Kelgorion male or female is allowed to mate with anyone they desire, and they’re not bound to any single person.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Raising A Child

A child is nurtured and raised by both parents until they’re independent, which is around 14 years old.
The male will teach the child to hunt their own food, to fight for survival, and to follow the lead of the Vanghouls.

Family Relations

Unlike the Vanghouls, both parents linages is considered family to the child.

Worshippers of Keldora

The male child would be given everything, including the home, while the female child would be on her own.
The inheritance would only come in effect after both parents had died.

History

The Kelgorions are considered to be lesser Vanghouls as they’re a mixed breed.
They’re born from a Vanghoul who reproduced with either an elf or a human.
This makes them much more alike elves and humans in regards to body structure.
The First Kelgorion

Being forced to live in purgatory on the Vanquished Island, the Vanghouls have built their home out of the resources available. One of the curses looming upon this island is a mist that draws anyone who enters it, towards the island. This makes escaping it much more difficult, but possible if they’re aware of how the mist works. Over the ages, this has led countless sailors to be shipwrecked on this island. The Vanghouls utilized this opportunity to salvage as many materials as possible, but also to use any survivors as a form of reproduction to increase their population. However, once they realized that mating with an elf or a human resulted in a lesser variant of the Vanghoul, they thought of a new way to utilize them. These spawns would be used as slave workers for the clans.

A New Life

After almost a century of living as slaves, the Vanghouls changed their ideals towards the Kelgorions. Instead of forcing them to be their slaves, they would grant them a home in the southern part of the Vanquished Island. The Kelgorions were able to build villages and live much better lives, but they still had to serve the Vanghouls. They were now tasked with salvaging shipwrecks, harvesting lumber, minerals, and gathering supplies. In return, the Vanghouls offered protection against invading elves.

Spoilers from the Scourge of the East

Completely unaware of what was going on at the Forsaken Mountain on the north side of the island, the Kelgorions lived as usual until Nekada arrived. The Bloodfist Warlord had information regarding elves who had entered the island, but how many and where was unknown. He informed them about the critical situation they all were in right now, with the human forces having a foothold in the north and the added issue of the elves. There was something that didn’t feel right and he had decided to bring units down to the village. Nekada then took his leave and returned north to gather more Vanghouls. Later on, when Nekada returned, he was accompanied only by Malisha Sargorian. The mountain was lost and all the Vanghouls left in the north had been massacred by the humans. The few groups of Vanghouls who had been stationed here were the very last ones of the species. The village elders together with Nekada and Malisha formed a pact. With the situation being as dire as it now was, the Kelgorions and the Vanghouls would unite under the Vanghoul Clans. Malisha was appointed to train these new recruits for the cause. They would become a clan of their own called the Blood Hawks.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• The Vanghoul Species

Scientific Name

Humanoid

Average Height

Male - 1,83-1,97m / 6ft0-6ft5
Female - 1,73-1,85m / 5ft8-6ft0

Average Weight

Male - 70-90kg / 154-198lbs
Female - 60-80kg / 132-176lbs

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

This race has light and dark skin tones.
Most common skin colors are:

• Dark Green
• Gray
• Brown

Geographic Distribution

• The Vanquished Island