The Hollow Moons
People
The History of The Hollow Moons so far
Most of the magic humans can wield is through the inherited genes from an alien species present in Alven when humans arrived on the continent millennia ago
This ancient civilization was quickly swallowed up by the quick reproducing humans. Many things remained to be discovered about the people the Alvenites called 'Ancestors'.
In the inhospitable north of the Farside region, many of their long-forgotten ruined cities are left to be explored all along the Lost Coast.
In the inhospitable north of the Farside region, many of their long-forgotten ruined cities are left to be explored all along the Lost Coast.
Current Species & Cultures
Unbeknown to humans, there are two other magic species present in their midst.
The Farians are an amphibian, impish looking species who live at the bottom of lochs, and the huge Loch Morgunt in particular. They very much keep to themselves and are very good at hiding their presence.
The Selkes are another aquatic species. They are shape-shifters who have built cities in the depth of the Icy Ocean. They are very curious and like to mix with humans. These magical creatures are to be found on their Maiden Voyage all throughout Alven.
The only non-human species that are still co-existing openly with the Alvenites are the Stayned. The Stayned arrived in Alven a millennia or so before the humans did. They established themselves in the deep valleys and caves of the Great Towers mountains. They are much better magic wielders than humans, and it might be due to this that they have always been able to resist their human neighbours. The blue-skinned tall humanoids are not seen very often in Alven. They do not leave the mountains very often.
The Farians are an amphibian, impish looking species who live at the bottom of lochs, and the huge Loch Morgunt in particular. They very much keep to themselves and are very good at hiding their presence.
The Selkes are another aquatic species. They are shape-shifters who have built cities in the depth of the Icy Ocean. They are very curious and like to mix with humans. These magical creatures are to be found on their Maiden Voyage all throughout Alven.
The only non-human species that are still co-existing openly with the Alvenites are the Stayned. The Stayned arrived in Alven a millennia or so before the humans did. They established themselves in the deep valleys and caves of the Great Towers mountains. They are much better magic wielders than humans, and it might be due to this that they have always been able to resist their human neighbours. The blue-skinned tall humanoids are not seen very often in Alven. They do not leave the mountains very often.
Needs & Relations
The Farians
The Farians are small and agile. They can easily keep away from the gaze of the bumbling, stupid humans which they fear and mock at the same time. They do not venture far off the shores of the loch they were born in. They spend their whole life jousting for social supremacy. A den in the most desirable part of the lake and several broods to fill it in is all that an average Farian desires in life.
The Selkes
The Selkes are rarely in their seal shaped form when adult. They would consider it impolite not to be wearing a disguise of some sort. They are as curious and gregarious as humans and will spend sometimes years in their company. However, at one point, they will miss their ocean cities and decide it is time to come back to the aquatic life.
The Stayned
The Stayned arrived in Alven a millennia before humans did. They are peaceful (unless challenged), gifted magic wielders who follow closely their traditions. They are wary of humans who they think primitive and brutish. The Stayned's tradition forbids them to leave their lands and rituals, this is why there are so few Stayneds journeying throughout Alven. Despite these restrictions, a Stayned Ambassador is always in residence in Highfort and serves as the official link between the Stayned and the Thane.
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