Firar - Human
The Firar are the predominant and driving race of Enga. To read their creation myths, they were created by Odin All-Father and are his chosen people. To most Firar, daily life is about the next raid, the next attack, the next thing in general. As a whole the race leads brutal, fast paced lives where glory and honor matter most.
Basic Information
Anatomy
- Humanoid
Genetics and Reproduction
- The Firar reproduce through sexual reproduction. Upon successful fertilizations, the average time until birth is 9 months.
- Females of the species can have children from the age of approximately 13 until 45 and some times later (though maternal mortality rates quickly increase past this point)
- Males remain capable of reproduction between the ages of 13 and 65, sometimes later.
- Infant through age 2 mortality rates in Enga for Firar are 10%.
Growth Rate & Stages
- Childhood - 0-14 Years
- Pre-Adult - 14-16 Years
- Adulthood - 18 years
- Middle Aged - 45 Years
- Old - 75+ Years
Ecology and Habitats
- Ever adaptable, the Firar have settled almost every climate on Enga.
- Once they have settled an area, they begin bending it to their needs. Forests are trimmed and cut to provide wood for houses and tools, mines are dug to provide ores for weapons and more tools and the cycle continues.
Dietary Needs and Habits
- Firar are omnivores and can eat most vegetables and meats. There is a strong preference for livestock (pigs, sheep, cows, goats, poultry) or wild game (deer, elk, game birds) for protein sources.
- Instances of cannibalism or consumption of other sentient species are rare bordering on nonexistent. Only in dire survival situations is this seen.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Facial characteristics
- Eye Color: Brown, Green, Blue, and Vilolet with every shade in between. Colors are regional, and can be used to identify where a person is from (in general).
- Hair Color: Blonde, black, red, grey and white. Variations on those, non-region dependent.
- Rounded ears
Geographic Origin and Distribution
- Currently, only two areas of Enag are not inhabited by Firar, The far North and South. This is mostly due to the inability to grow sustainable crops, environmental hazard (extreme temperatures), or other invasive and dangerous species. See [Ice Giants] & [Fire Giants] for more information.
Average Intelligence
- Firar intelligence covers every variation from almost no intelligence to genius. Ever inventive, Firara create what they need. If there isn’t a way to do something, they find one. This ability to make leaps of technology has allowed them to become the worlds most prolific sapient species.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
- Firar have a slightly higher propensity for Magic than other species (5-10% higher chance that any particular member of the species can use magic), except for the Aldr.
Civilization and Culture
Gender Ideals
- On Enga, the prevailing attitude is egalitarian. Males and Females of the species have equal chances to achieve their goals, should they have the drive to do it. In several of the Rikr Jarldoms, the Rikr is female, in others, male. While physically, male Firar are larger, female Firar have an equal chance to become great warriors and seize power.
Courtship Ideals
- Can involve elaborate ritualistic behavior, gifts, favors and other things to gain the favor of the opposite sex.
- Often, marriages further political goals. However, no women or man is forced to accept these arranged marriages.
Common Etiquette Rules
- Arm Grasp: It is customary for two Firar to grasp hands-to-forearm upon meeting. This serves the purpose of showing a friendly attitude, as well as to be sure that the person you are greeting isn’t holding a weapon.
Common Dress Code
- While nudity isn’t frowned upon, it is typical for male and female Firar to be dressed when outside their living quarters. Forced nudity can be used as a way to embarrass, humiliate or subjugate.
Common Taboos
- Little is sacred to the Firar. However, there are a few things that even they avoid:
- Interspecies Relationships: Other than with elves, whom the Firar consider beautiful, relationships between Firar and other species are very rare and often highly discouraged. Half-Children, other than half-elves, are not treated with much respect and often treated with enough disdain that they frequently become lone wanderers.
Scientific Name
Homo Sapiens
Lifespan
85 + 1d20 Years
Average Height
4’10” (Male) / 4’5”(Female) + 2d10”
Average Weight
120 lbs (Male) / 85 lbs (Female) + (Height Modifer X 2d4)
Related Myths
- Ability Scores: +2 Strength/+1 to one other ability score (can not be strength)
- Age: 20 +1d12
- Height: As per Article.
- Weight: As per Article
- Speed: 30ft
- Viking Lineage: All Firar are trained from a young age to use 2 weapons: The Bearded Axe and The Seax. All Firar PC’s will have proficiency with one the following and automatically have it in there possession:
- Seax/1d8 Slashing/Light, Finesse, Versatile (1d10)
- Bearded Axe/1d8 Slashing/Versatile (1d10)
- Languages: Common + either Ulda or Skratte.
- Skills: Firar gain proficiency in Acrobatics as a bonus proficency.
- Follow PHB for all other traits.
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