Faraelin

Introduction

The Faraelin people, often called the Farel, are a nymph or elf-like species of nature spirit native to the deep forests and wildlands of Kylorne. Because of their isolationist nature, the Farel are often seen as mysterious and dangerous by outsiders. In reality, the nature of their species leads them to be dependent on untamed, natural spaces. As a result of this they seldom wander outside of their sacred lands. In their indigenous tongue, Falaerin translates to life guardian, which reflects how deeply they regard their culture of preserving life and the natural order.

Physiology

The Faraelin have a nimble and slender build with an average height of 5'5". They have piercing green eyes and large pointed years. Their most notable feature is the varying hair colors and growths on their head that they possess. Each Farel shares characteristics with a single plant or fungi, so their hair color and growth is reflective of their species. These growths are most commonly tree limbs and leaves or flowers or mushrooms. The Faraelin can be grouped into broad categories based on their physiology. The largest of these are the Arbanen Farel (tree guardians), Mhysari Farel (mushroom guardians), and Fleurana Farel (flower guardians).

Society

Faraelin society is centered around a tribal structure. The Farel form tribes based on biomes and the plants that are native to each biome. Despite their tribal divisions, they are fiercely loyal to their race as a whole because of their shared goals of environmental preservation. They also pool their collective magic and power to protects their race as a whole. This protection is the impenetrable forest that borders their lands. They grew the strongest and most ancient trees around their lands and placed a curse upon any who would enter their lands and cause harm. This also reflects their defensive attitude around conflict. They rarely engage in external conflicts but will relentlessly fight to defend their lands. Seldom do humans walk into their woods and come out alive. Many a lumberjack has been felled with an arrow fired by an unseen Farel, hidden in the tree canopy. This defensiveness is integral to their survival but doesn't mean that they don't engage with outsiders. Faraelin are happy to engage with their neighbors and often form alliances and mutual defense pacts with peoples who share their values.