Greenfolk

= Greenfolk = The Greenfolk are a race native to Rathnir; though are extremely uncommon to see. Comprised of pure plant matter, the Greenfolk originate from a small, distant island destroyed eons ago.



Biology of the Greenfolk
Then Greenfolk are sentient beings comprised entirely of plant matter. Their lifestyle and somewhat magical biological origins cause their lifespan to average ~500 years, reaching adulthood at age 50. They are relatively humanoid in physical appearance, but possess no nose, as they absorb smells through their entire body. Similar to most plants, Greenfolk have both male and female genders, but are incompatible with most species, given their plant-based existence.

Origins on the Greenfolk
The Greenfolk hailed from a small, isolated island, far from the grasp of Rathnir's cube of influence, called Beanoa. Beanoa was an island mainly comprised of two sentient species. The Greenfolk, and the Redfolk.

The Greenfolk's historic rivals on Beanoa, the Redfolk were small, angry creatures who dwelled underground and had fiery red skin. Early on in the Island's history, the two species spent decades fighting for supremacy over the island, and more importantly, it's resources. The Greenfolk were an extremely righteous species, believing that the plants and life that inhabited Beanoa needed to be protected and respected; especially given they themselves were comprised of the same plant matter they were protecting. The Redfolk on the other hand were a quickly industrializing people, focused on the advancement of their technology over all else.

Regardless of which species was truly in the right, the island began to suffer because of it. The fighting led to mass starvation and both the Redfolk and the Greenfolk began to die off in droves. However, what happened next has been debated as both fact, and folktale.

On one particularly clear morning, it was said that local clerics summoned the gods to drive out the Redfolk from their caves, and rid Beanoa of their scourge. Soon, the island was engulfed in a wave taller than the highest trees. In a swift motion, the entire island, and all it's inhabitants were swallowed into the sea.

Escape from Beanoa
Following the catastrophe on Beanoa, the inhabitants of the island were swept into the sea. While most of the Redfolk drowned, the Greenfolk on the other hand, survived. Due to their biological makeup of plant matter, most Greenfolk who were washed away managed to survive by feeding off the sun's rays. Due to their long lifespan, some Greenfolk spent centuries floating throughout the seas and oceans, never seeing land again; whiles others managed to reach new lands, and new homes, including in Rathnir.

Arrival on Rathnir
The Greenfolk are said to have first been recorded in Rathnir over 150 years ago. However, due to their small existence on the continent, combined with their incompatibility with most other species, they have seen little population growth in the time they've been there.

Names
Greenfolk often only possess one name, and do not have a surname. Due to this, their first and only name's can vary greatly, due to their relatively creative nature.

Cultural Beliefs/Practices
The Greenfolk hold the preservation of nature above all else, they believe that their gift of life must be repaid by growing nature. This can include breeding animals, planting trees, and growing crops. Due to their general love of nature, many Greenfolk choose to be pacifists and/or vegetarians/vegans. It is considered extremely honourable in Greenfolk culture to be a farmer, or nomadic traveler who lives off the land. Farmers are honourable due to their preservation of nature/life through both the planting/replanting of crops, and the feeding of lifeforms. Nomads on the other hand, are considered honourable for reducing reliance on aspects of life harmful to nature such as living in cities, which requires a great deal of harm to the environment for gathering building resources.