Argent Aulfin

Argent Aulfin live in the sunlight, wherever it can be found best. In cities on the plains, at the top of mountains, or in the ever-sunny tropics around the equator Argents make their homes.   Tall, well built and athletic, Argents hold a universal love of sports and other physical competitions. Some even manage to overcome their aversion to the cold, misty climes of Draakfall  to compete in Helvrenna's Trials each year, though they rarely agree to any marriage proposals. They just can't stand the climate.   Despite being accomplished architects and agriculturists possessing both magnificent, sunlit cities and successful industrial-scale farming, Argents have never forsaken the hunting traditions of their hunter-gatherer past. With their natural aulfen dedication and patience, Argents are among the greatest hunters in the world. Capable of calmly stalking prey for months on end, they are the most fearsome pursuit predators imaginable.   One of the strangest quirks of Argent hunting is that of Ruamahk. An Argent believes that a Cystrisen that poses an unusually difficult challenge for them must be one created of their own sins. Therefore the creature represents a special trial which exists to sharpen their skills. They will kill this Cystrisen and purposefully forgo the rites of cleansing to ensure it rises again, stronger, that they might face it again and again and grow stronger with it. While this act is widely criticized by other races it has persisted in Argent culture to this day. Many Argent hunters have retired when their Cystrisen is killed and cleansed by someone else (usually an adventurer), believing this to be a sign that their hunting days are over.