Kirin

Elf

Kirin are described as a peaceful tribe "known for their kindness and truth-speaking". But when they lose their temper, they transform into beasts of fire and rage called Nirik—"Kirin" spelled backwards, pluralized as "Nirik" or "Niriks". After their tempers resulted in the accidental destruction of their home, the Kirin leader Rain Shine forced them to step through the Stream of Silence and suppress their voices and emotions so that it doesn't happen again. Included among the Kirin is Autumn Blaze, the first Kirin to free herself from the Stream of Silence's effects.
Compared to normal ponies, Kirin have bushier manes that wrap around their heads, slightly longer ears, curved/branching horns, scaly carapaces on their muzzles and backs, thin tails, and tufted, cloven hooves. They have a large culture, with lots of singing, dancing, musical theatre and stand-up jokes. Like unicorns, Kirin can also use telekinesis.

• Shifteron is a large, jungle-dominated island north of the Tefaeter Imperium. It was part of the Imperium for many centuries but the Qunyak conquered it in the Steel Age. Since then the Imperial Chantry has launched countless offensives against the Qunyak on Shifteron and the fighting has been fierce. The Qunyak even lost the island in the Storm Age but re-conquered it in the Blessed Age. When part of the Imperium, Shifteron had a large population of kirin slaves. Many of these (and some changelings as well) converted to the Qun and enjoy a much higher status as a result. If you play a Shifteron convert, you’ll want to read about Qunyak beliefs.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Talents

• Kirin Heart (D6)
• Telekinesis (D6)

Quirks

• Nirik
• Choose one

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

• Thedastria

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

City Kirin follow the Feralden standard. Though they have family names, they are rarely used outside of formal settings. Dalish Kirin generally only identify themselves by first name as well, but they also have a clan name. These clan names are shared among all members and have been passed down for generations. Clan names are said to date back to a time before the reign of ponies, though this is hard to prove given the lack of historical evidence from that era.

Female Names

• Adanna, Ashalle, Desta, Elora, Hanan, Maram, Lanaya, Rinalla, Shianni

Male Names

• Athras, Falos, Harel, Lindel, Masarian, Nethras, Pellian, Ralath, Sarel, Zathrian.

Dalish Clan Names

• Alvar, Brightmore, Brunwyn, Ellwood, Fadrick, Litwyn, Redway, Winbow, Yonwyn.

Major Organizations

• Dalish

Major Language Groups and Dialects

• Trade Tongue

Culture and Cultural Heritage

• Lots of singing
• Dancing
• Musical theatre
• Stand-up jokes.

Average Physique

• Bushy manes that wrap around their heads
• Slightly longer ears
• Curved/branching horns
• Scaly carapaces on their muzzles and backs
• Thin tails
• Tufted, cloven hooves.

Related Organizations

• Drunari

Related Ethnicities

• Drunari Ben-Hassrath
• Kirinter Altus
• Kirinter Laetan
• Kirinter Soporati