Darfellan

Darfellan

Darfellans closely resemble humans, and are 6 feet tall, weigh 200 pounds, and are hulking and muscular with broad backs, powerful arms and wide necks and heads (although in a benign and handsome way, like a physically fit human, not a brutal and ugly way, like an Ogre, Troll or such.) They are an oceanic race, and have webbed feet and can hold their breath underwater for up to 10 minutes. They have very little hair, with only a small bunch on their head that is usually tied up in a top knot. Though physically strong, they are somewhat clumsy, especially when out of the water. The most distinguishing feature of the Darfellan race, however, is their skin. It is a beautiful, glossy, deep jet-black in color, with varying white markings. These white markings hold quite some degree of importance in Darfellan society; the size, shape and location of them identifies their heritage, family group and such. Occasionally a Darfellan will be born entirely black, or much more rarely, entirely white. The birth of such a Darfellan is an omen

Society

The Darfellan exist mostly in small communities, either as Hunter-gatherers, Nomads or tribal societies. With the arrival of the humans in the Archipelago, some have taken to becoming integrated into the new settlements being built. Most have taken up roles as Seamen or guides on board of ships, while a few have become urbanised and integrated into the growing human settlements.

Darfellan and Human Factions

Those Darfellan that do decide to join one of the major human factions often find varying results. Most independent groups such as pirates are most likely to treat them in mostly the same way as they do humans. Baselia affords a great deal of individual freedom to the Darfellan that join as citizens, while Zhongao expect them to conform to the standards of etiquette.