Thalarians (humans)

The Thalarians are a human race that thrives on the vast and untamed lands of Thalas. They are defined by their indomitable will to survive in a world of merciless nature. Renowned for their adaptability, they flourish in an environment where survival depends on quick thinking, resilience, and ingenuity. Masters of the art of change, they have evolved a culture and way of life that mirrors they adaptibility.
On Thalas there are many different people who we could consider a different species, for example because of the way of life, skin color, diametrically different customs, but even if people differ in many ways, sometimes beyond recognition, they still belong to the common Thallarian race.

In general we recognize these few different Thalarians:

• Akirians
• Eastern Thalarians
• Syndarians
• Vasharians
• Wild Thalarians
• Yortunians

Basic Information

Anatomy

Thalarians exhibit a broad range of physical traits, reflecting the diversity of their environments. Skin tones range from pale in the north to deep bronze and dark in the sun-drenched south. Hair colors include earthy browns, golden blonds, and fiery reds, with eyes in shades of green, hazel, and brown that mirror the landscapes they inhabit.
They are robust and strong, their bodies shaped by a life of labor and necessity. Farmers and woodsmen are broad-shouldered and muscular, while hunters and scouts are lean and agile. This can be applied for all different types based on their environment and work.

Strengths and Skills
Versatility: Whether taming wildlands, building roads, cities, or defending their homes, Thalarians are quick to adapt to new challenges. They are equally comfortable in the heart of the forest or atop a windswept plateau, or a city.
Engineering Prowess: Thalarian engineers are celebrated for their innovations, from irrigation systems that turn deserts into farmland to mighty stone bridges and fortified castles.
Resilience: A life close to the land has made the Thalarians tough and enduring. They can withstand harsh winters, recover quickly from setbacks, and rally to defend their communities when threatened.

Ecology and Habitats

The Thalarian’s ecology and habitat are as diverse as the landscapes they inhabit. Their adaptability allows them to thrive across a wide range of environments, from lush forests and fertile plains to harsh mountains and arid deserts. Their interaction with the land is marked by a sustainable balance, as they strive to live in harmony with their surroundings while reaping its resources for survival and prosperity.

Eastern Thalarians

The most culturally based Thalarians. Ancestors and spirits of the world play a huge role in their culture. They are deeply religious and most closed to the surrounding world and other species.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The Thalarian’s ability to thrive in diverse environments makes them the backbone of any kingdom. They are the farmers who feed armies, the builders who raise cities, and the warriors who defend the frontiers. Wherever they go, they leave behind a legacy of determination and ingenuity, proving time and again that no land is too harsh for them to call home.

Behaviour

Fragmented Kingdoms: The Thalarian’s diversity often leads to divided loyalties. Rivalries between regions or clans can result in internal conflicts, weakening their unity.
Cautious Nature: While their adaptability is a strength, Thalarians are often slow to adopt foreign ideas, preferring to rely on proven traditions. This can make them resistant to change or innovation from outside their culture.
Relations with Other Races
Elves: Thalarians respect elves for their knowledge of nature but find their aloofness frustrating. Still, alliances are common, particularly in shared forested regions.
Dwarves: They maintain strong trade ties with dwarves, exchanging food and wood for metalwork and stone. Their pragmatic outlooks often lead to mutual respect.
Nomadic Races: While they value stability, Terranfolk admire the adaptability of nomadic races and sometimes trade with them, though cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings.

In general it is true that Thalarians made the most conflicts between the races of Thalas du to their greed and seeknes of power.

Yortunians

Also called barbarians or savages. In general, they are the most temperamental among the Thalarians. Their lifestyle is adapted to northern conditions, and in their culture courage, perseverance and individual strength play an important role. Respect and honor are also very important. Yortunians are very proud and do not allow anyone to influence their lives. They are often the first to start a conflict.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Elders and Council of Wisdom

Elders hold a significant place in Thalarian society as custodians of knowledge, history, and tradition. Their wisdom is sought after in times of both peace and conflict.
Council of Wisdom: Most Thalarians communities have a council composed of the oldest and most respected members. This council advises the leader of the community, ensuring decisions align with the values of the people and the balance of nature.
Elders lead ceremonial rites, teach younger generations, and ensure that the community stays grounded in its core values, even as it evolves. They also mediate disputes and offer solutions in times of crisis.

Leaders

Leadership among the Thalarians is earned but also inherited, and the title of chief or leader is granted based on the individual's contributions to the community’s survival and success. These leaders are often elected or selected by the council or the people.
Terranfolk leaders, or chieftains, are primarily tasked with ensuring the security and prosperity of their people. Their leadership is pragmatic, and they are expected to make decisions that protect the community’s resources, guide it through times of change, and ensure its long-term sustainability. A leader must earn respect through action and wisdom but sometimes they do it through birthright or wealth. Their role is often more about guiding the people through example. Dictatorial control is often seen in les evoved societies. Charisma, intelligence, and compassion are highly valued in a leader.

Warriors and Protectors

The warriors and protectors form the backbone of the Thalarian’s defense system. Their role extends beyond combat to include safeguarding the community from external threats, both natural and human.
Thalarians are a war-driven society, they recognize the importance of defense and respect their warriors for their courage and ability to protect the land and people. Warriors undergo rigorous training, learning both physical combat and strategies to defend their communities.
They are bound by a deep sense of honor and duty, knowing that the security of the group is paramount. In many regions, warriors are seen as protectors of sacred lands, defending them not only from invaders but also from over-exploitation of the natural world.

Craftsmen, Farmers, and Laborers

Craftsmen and farmers make up the core of the workforce. They are highly respected for their contributions to the community’s survival, producing food, tools, weapons, and art.
The Thalarians are skilled artisans, known for their metalwork, woodwork, pottery, and other crafts that serve both practical and aesthetic purposes. The craftsmen, like blacksmiths and carpenters, are seen as vital to both the community’s infrastructure and culture.
Farmers and Herders - Are primarily agrarian, with farming being a central part of their way of life. Farmers work the land, cultivating crops such as grains, fruits, and vegetables. Herders tend livestock like cattle, sheep, and goats, ensuring the community has a steady supply of food and materials.
Both craftsmen and farmers have roles in decision-making, especially regarding land use, resource distribution, and the sustainable practices that ensure future generations can thrive.

Priests and Shamans

Spiritual leaders among them, including priests and shamans, play a significant role in maintaining the spiritual health of the community. They perform rituals, offer guidance in times of hardship, and ensure that the community maintains its connection to the spirits of the land. In many Thalarian cultures, these spiritual leaders are seen as the mediators between the physical world and the natural spirits, deities, or ancestors. They believe deeply in the spirits of the land and the ancestors, and their religious leaders are responsible for preserving these traditions. Shamans are often able to call upon natural magic to aid the people, such as influencing the weather, healing the sick, or communing with the spirits.

Class and Social Mobility

One of the hallmarks of their society is social mobility. While certain roles, such as elders and spiritual leaders, are based on wisdom or spiritual calling, the majority of Terranfolk can rise or fall based on their contributions to the community. Merit-Based Status: Unlike rigid caste systems, status in Terranfolk society is based on merit, contribution, and actions. A skilled craftsman, an innovative farmer, or a brilliant strategist may rise to leadership positions based on their proven ability to serve the community. Egalitarianism: While some divisions based on gender or family lineage exist, the Terranfolk do not rigidly enforce class distinctions. Most individuals are respected based on their actions rather than birth or wealth.

Role of Women
Women in Terranfolk society hold important and respected roles, from leadership to craftsmanship to spiritual guidance. In many cultures, women are seen as vital to maintaining the balance of the community, and many rise to positions of power, particularly in matters of land stewardship, agriculture, or healing. Female warriors, healers, and artisans are just as respected as their male counterparts but they have to earn it hardly than males. The societal expectation is that both men and women contribute to the community in ways that match their skills and abilities, not their gender.

Leadership Councils and Governance
In larger communities, especially those situated near trade routes or in dense populations, governance is often handled by regional councils made up of elected representatives from various sectors of society—farmers, warriors, spiritual leaders, and artisans. Thalarians value consensus and negotiation. While disputes may arise, the focus is on mediation and finding peaceful resolutions, guided by the wisdom of the elders or the council. Physical confrontations are rare, as the focus is on long-term cooperation and stability.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Many Talarians are captured and serve as slaves. It is a common phenomenon that the Thalarians themselves are of interest to others. Influence and power is a big role in their social structure, and therefore they are often the weakest and least influential enslaved.

Akirians

Akirians are divided into two groups. Those who adapted to the new, more technological world and those who remained with old habits and cultural customs. The indigenous Akirians prefer a nomadic way of life. They inhabit the Desert of Akira and often travel hundreds of kilometers for food.

They are technologically undeveloped, but their mental and cultural wealth is indescribable. On the other hand, there are akirkans who have adapted to the new world. They began to build cities and inhabit the seaside parts of Akira. They began to chase wealth, gold and technology, and cultural heritage was pushed to the sidelines. There is great hatred between these two nations. Indigenous Akirkans often fall into captivity and slavery.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

This race is scattered all over the continents of Eladta and Syndaras. However, you can also find them in many remote areas of the world in every climate zone.

Vasharians

The picture shows the Vasharians, who have acclimatized to life in the deep desert and arid regions, inhabiting mainly places near oases. Later these people spread to different corners of the world and thus encompassed most of the southern part of syndaras

Average Intelligence

The Thalarians are widely regarded as one of the most adaptable and intellectually versatile races of Thalas. While their intelligence does not manifest in raw magical aptitude like some elves or the instinctive cunning of beastfolk, it is defined by their inventiveness, practical problem-solving, and ingenuity in a wide range of disciplines. Their intellect has enabled them to survive and thrive in diverse environments, forge advanced civilizations, and interact successfully with other races.
Iintelligence is their greatest asset, enabling them to overcome adversity, build thriving civilizations, and interact successfully with other races. Their ability to balance innovation with practicality ensures their continued survival and influence in Thalas.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

The Thalarians have a rich and meaningful system for naming their children, deeply rooted in their respect for the land, their history, and their community and ancestors. Names among the Thalarians are not just identifiers but carry significant cultural, familial, and spiritual meaning. The process of naming reflects the values of the society, from honoring ancestors to celebrating personal achievements and milestones.

Wild Thalarians

Wild people can be seen in the picture. This picture shows more recent savages who are thriving and culturally advancing. They are dressed in modern clothes that reflect their cultural background.

The Wildfolk do not walk the earth; they are the earth—rooted in its soil, whispered to by its winds, and guided by its ancient heart.

Scientific Name

Homo Sapiens-Sapiens

Origin/Ancestry

Thalarian

Lifespan

90

Average Height

160 cm 210cm

Average Weight

55 - 120 kg

Average Physique

They are a robust and versatile human race, whose physical traits are deeply shaped by their connection to the land and the diverse environments in which they live. While their appearance can vary somewhat depending on their region, all Thalarians share certain key characteristics that define them as a race, from their stature and build to their unique physical adaptations that help them thrive in various terrains.

Geographic Distribution

• Eladria
• Syndaras

Related Organizations

• Archanic Conclave
• Faith of Creation
• Kingdom of Andria
• Kingdom of Balad
• Thallic Pantheon

Related Ethnicities

• Akirians
• Eastern Thalarians
• Syndarians
• Vasharians
• Wild Thalarians
• Yortunians

Related Historical Events

• 3704 AC
  Korin & Ithila
• 3704 AC
  Destruction of Kaldan
• 3704 AC
  Assault of Balad
• 3155 AC
  Founding of Balad
• 1493 AC
  Archanic Conclave - Founding
• 788 AC
  Syndarien crown
• 658 AC
  Founding of Andar
• 658 AC
  Founding of "Faith of Creation"

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1.Welcome
2.Look Around
3.Thalarians
4. The conflict
5.Wild Thalarians
6.Krallhage
7.Syndar
8.Back at home?

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