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− | [[Image:Fian.jpg|thumb|left|A Fian hunter, adorned with tribal face-markings. ]] | + | [[Image:Fian.jpg|thumb|left|A Fian hunter, adorned with tribal face-markings. ]]The Fian are a nomadic warrior race of peoples who believe themselves to be descended from the race that originally created the world. Uncertain of their heritage, the Fian often find themselves on the fringes of society. Their natural skill for hunting and combat sets them in good stead for careers as mercenaries and swords-for-hire. Although most of the Fian are solitary creatures, some restless Fian have banded together as the '''Larcus Brotherhood''', a guild of thieves lead by the charismatic '''Rimuova'''. |
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+ | The Fian are distinguishable from the Men due to their pointed ears, luminous eyes and somewhat feral appearance. As a people they are extremely dependable and frown upon dishonesty – making the existence of the Larcus Brotherhood particularly offensive to those more ''traditional'' Fian. | ||
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+ | Most Fian magicians are Wood specializers, though their secondary element is wildly diversified. | ||
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+ | ''Inspiration for the Fian is taken from the mythological [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fianna Fianna]. Consequently, Fian have Gaelic sounding names. ''<BR> | ||
+ | ''Some examples of notable Fian: Ciaran ó Broin, Diarmuid Mac Giolla, Mahon Maolomhnaigh.'' | ||
==Historical Information== | ==Historical Information== |
Latest revision as of 21:14, 6 September 2010
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The Fian
The Fian are a nomadic warrior race of peoples who believe themselves to be descended from the race that originally created the world. Uncertain of their heritage, the Fian often find themselves on the fringes of society. Their natural skill for hunting and combat sets them in good stead for careers as mercenaries and swords-for-hire. Although most of the Fian are solitary creatures, some restless Fian have banded together as the Larcus Brotherhood, a guild of thieves lead by the charismatic Rimuova.The Fian are distinguishable from the Men due to their pointed ears, luminous eyes and somewhat feral appearance. As a people they are extremely dependable and frown upon dishonesty – making the existence of the Larcus Brotherhood particularly offensive to those more traditional Fian.
Most Fian magicians are Wood specializers, though their secondary element is wildly diversified.
Inspiration for the Fian is taken from the mythological Fianna. Consequently, Fian have Gaelic sounding names.
Some examples of notable Fian: Ciaran ó Broin, Diarmuid Mac Giolla, Mahon Maolomhnaigh.
Historical Information
Spirituality/Mythology
Physical Description
Noteworthy Fian
- Rimuova - Master of the Larcus Brotherhood
- Mahon Maolomhnaigh - Founder of Halainn inniu
- Diarmuid Mac Giolla - Watchman of Dunadd