Lia

The Lia are a molluscoid race found in the land of Kylorne. Their Native origins can be traced to the waters and shores of western Lazzeatir, where, for many centuries, they existed as a primarily agricultural people, before their rapid onset into the modern era. The Majority of their race now resides within the nation of the Holy Heliolunam Celestium.

History
The Lia evolved from an unknown water dweller roughly 3 million years ago. They appeared in small numbers, populating lakes and Oceans, normally through fishing villages. As time went on they began to evolve complex societies, building huge fortresses and cities on the cliffs next to water, earning them the nicknames "Cliff-Dweller" and "Water-Dweller". However, most of this advancement happened within the last ten thousand years, and the majority of their history has been a slow rise into agriculture.

early ages
Slowly, they lost their ability to breath under water, as their lungs they used to breath with became more important then their gills. Living in communal farming towns, often worked by many different families, but led by one, they were a violent people. Lords of villages would pillage and conquer neighboring villages, consolidating rule and creating early kingdoms. during this time, cities like the capital of the H.H.C, The home of house Arak'ti, began to take shape.

Sailing Age
With the advent of long range sailing ships (roughly 1000 years ago.) the Lia entered a golden age of exploration and trade, allowing them to grow their prosperous lands, and for the major houses to form. Their navies began to rival none, and even some Lia colonies were founded.

"Modern" Age
Recently, the Lia have found themselves forced to be one with a new group, the Houses of the Moon. Foreigners, Vampires, and explorers, they come from a land far away. They referred to the Lia as the Houses of the Sun. and began promoting a merger with the hesitant rulers of the Lia, and other native races within the region. recently, under new leadership, the House Arak'ti, one of the most powerful Houses of the Lia, agreed to the merger, forcing many smaller houses to fall into line. Due to this, the H.H.C. was formed.