Post by Bunhash on Oct 19, 2009 20:15:13 GMT -8
Race: Barbarians
Lifespan: 50-60
Physical Descriptions: Average 6' - 6'6" tall, larger bodies and strong bones (both the males and females). The males are rather hairy, sporting thick beards, mustaches and body hair while the women grow less but all Barbarians have reds and brown hairs. Kilts are a cultural thing that most males wear to display family heritage. Many adorn themselves with dark green facial tattoos.
Social: The Barbarians are rough people who love the outdoors and cold climates. They aren't too terribly bright but are good hunters and understand nature very well. They are generally good natured all around and though it varies from one individual to another, it can safely be assumed that not many will fall into evil patterns.
As a people, the Barbarians are close knit though the occassional fight will arise between the clans. These clans are the method to their living. While they all understand they are one people, groups of barbarians live together in what they call clans. Each clan takes on a name and each person in the clan carries the name along with their given one. The leader of each clan is usually born into that position, being named the next cheiftan under his father.
Each person either hunts, fishes or gathers food for their clan. The men are most often the warriors, the women raise the children and cook. These people seem to like their way of life, never really interested in extending into more modern ways of living. It's well known they prefer a good feast to a large spectacle any day.
Estimated Population: 174,000 individuals.
Standing Army: Yes. They have one central army, and many smaller militia's, that hail from the capitol of the city-state. They are trained to be ruthless fighters with each village specializing in one type of weapon type. A barbarian from the snake clan for instance would be well trained in using a shield as a weapon while a barbarian from the ox clan would be skilled in using club type weapons.
They have a small cavalry of bull-riding men who can proficiently use a bow as well as a mid sized blade. The infantry is a mismatched assortment from warriors all over their lands. They have a very formidable long range support division to make up for their shortcomings. The javelin throwers and archers are some of the most deadly in the world not because of their accuracy but because of their number and strength. Their bows are so heavy and hard to pull back that no man less than a barbarian, or one of the other heftier races, could do it without magikal assistance.
What they are most feared for is their berserk rage when the heat of battle hits. They can have a blade half skewered through their stomach and still be taking down enemies. And it is a common joke amongst soldiers that to properly stop a barbarian you must take off his head.
Size: Medium. Estimated around 11,500.
Brief list of Names: Infantry is known as the, "Wall of Death". Cavalry are, "Rork Riders". Ranged units have never have much influence and as such have not adopted any informal name.
Breeding/Relationships: Barbarians can breed with almost any other race that can breed with them. Females carry children for 9 months before birthing and can create as many children as their bodies allow them to. It's considered good luck for your firstborn to be a son.
Marriage is important to the Barbarians who are actually kinder and more loving people than their cousins, the humans. Families are close knit and many heirlooms and keepsakes are handed down from generation to generation.
Magic: Below average
Speed: Below average
Strength: Very High
Skill: Moderate
Special Abilities: Master tamers of wild beasts, master fishermen
Export/Craft: The Barbarians are masters of the hunt. They can kill and smoke the best meats in Terrastra.
Territory: Rythorn
Leader: Chieftains of each Clan.
Alignment: Good, Neutral
Creator: Vuen
Rp Notes: Nothing really to mention here.