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The Zarzhet

While the ancient and immense empire of Nel'Akhiron was still at the height of its magical power, there were some who resented the rise of magic (the use of Zhak'raa) and saw it as something that would lead to the empire's demise. As it turned out, they would be right, though not for many centuries. This sect of zealous indivuals were referred to as the Zarzhet.   With a fervent belief in the sciences, they now live in isolation, free to practice their strange biological experiments in peace. Their obsession with natural purity and toying with eugenics over centures have resulted in their bodies being changed dramatically, and they are now known as the Nekhir, a warped version of their former selves.

Public Agenda

What set the Zarzhet apart from other splinter groups was not just their contempt for magic, it was also their belief in the purity of the sciences, biology and genetics. They have always strived for knowledge, but only within these fields they deem worthy of refinement. Their interest in eugenics has spawned countless experiments and tests, and now defines their detached, xenophobic society.   Through their work, they have honed their expert knowledge of genetics and selective breeding. They are masters of their scientific fields and are able to engineer animals and plants that solve problems for them.

History

By the time of Nel'Akhiron's collapse at the end of the The Tempest War, the Zarzhet had planned their own exit strategy. They did not join either side during the war, essentially over restrictions on access to Zhak'raa, as they wanted zero access for anyone, though they had enough foresight to see the coming end.   They receded from Nel'Akhiron and went deep into the untamed wilderness far from the influence of magic. They took much knowledge with them, and there, free from judgement and prying eyes, they practiced and refined the scientific arts they saw as absolute purity in the face of magical corruption - natural processes versus unnatural violations.   After thousands of years, their work has grown in severity and now defines their entire society, particularly the field of eugenics. Their obsession with natural purity has become twisted into a dark practice whereby specific desirable traits are bred into or out of their people, turning them into something far different than their original state.
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