Post by sinthea on Sept 8, 2010 0:15:40 GMT -5
Dwelling in most woodland places, their traditional home is thought to be the Noamalst forest. They are a slightly shorter race with pale skin, however, mostly human-like. Ethalians are unnervingly agile and have the ability to navigate stealthily through the forest. From a young age they are taught archery and javelin skills.
These people were once able to speak with animals, however, that ability has gradually perished due to their conformity to humans. On the rare occasion that it appears, it is most often in females and fades with puberty. Only the purest blood retain the trait as they mature into adulthood.
Ethalians' view nature and the forest as sacred and believe they should be regarded as a temple. To be wasteful is a sin among their kind. Many of the Elders feel regret over the acceptance of humans.
The younger generations are withdrawing from their forest home and are found traveling along remote trails between villages. With their bloodline fading with every generation born between one of their own and a human, they face the very real possibility that they will someday cease to exist. There is civil unrest among their people as this is a sensitive topic. Every one of their kind has an opinion on the matter.
They are swift in battle with a natural grace and speed. One of the fastest races on Marqonium.
