Pyresti

Pyresti found in the more extreme and hot climates of Urth mostly near to the equator and the lands that border it. Some of the pyresti may be found in areas of elemental fire such as volcanically active lands and some deserts. Pyresti have a reputation for being passionate, fierce and bold. They are a proud people and are generally not afraid to show it.   Much like the jann, the pyresti bear a mark of elemental power, specifically that of elemental fire which they call a Coruscar. This mark may be small or cover much of the pyresti’s body. It is widely believed by those outside of the fire elves, that the size of the mark represents its power, but the pyresti know that this is not entirely true. All pyresti have a manifestation on the face of the fire elf. Some markings even manifest with patterns much like a flame or texture like glass.   The bond to the power of fire within a pyresti is a source of immense pride and pyresti go to great lengths to show as much of their Coruscar as decency and modesty allow. This link can alter the tissues of a pyresti, infusing them with an orange, red or yellow tint to various areas of their skin. This coloring is usually a mirror of their coruscar. This tinting rarely touches the entire body of the pyresti and many never see more than a touch in their eyes, hair, and nails. Exposure to intense fire energy can advance the condition which is known as the Searing.   It is said that pyresti may only be born when there is a surge in elemental power, great eruptions, massive wildfires or in places of great significance to the power of fire on Urth. Pyresti are born with their Coruscar and often given a name that harkens to the event that sparked their life in addition to their name given to outsiders, sometimes if many children are born of the same event, they will be given a title common to all of them. When pyresti come of age, they must undergo a Flare where the pyresti channels the power of his Coruscar. Some families, communities and lines have specific requirements to meet, others use the ceremony as an excuse to party. Those that fail the test are banished from the group and become known as Ashes.