Cymrilian

Tall and slender in stature, Cymrilians have pale green skin and hair, with golden eyes and handsome features. They are known for their exotic apparel and frequent use of magical enhancements to alter their appearance.

Origins

The Cymrilians are descended from the Phandre, a people related to the ancient Archaens. Exiled from the old Phaedran Empire, the Phandre fled eastwards and settled in the woodlands of Cymril, eventually establishing their own independent city-state.

Political Groups

The Cymrilian people are divided into three distinct political groups based on their ancestral views:

• Koresians (Moderates): Comprising 95% of the population, they are flexible in their views and have no great attachment to old traditions.
• Tanasians (Conservatives): Less than 2% of the population. Once the ruling class, they adhere strictly to tradition and believe magical lore should not be shared with outsiders. [[^1]]
• Pharesians (Radicals): About 3% of the population. Most left the city-state long ago to protest conservative policies, often becoming peddlers of magical paraphernalia.

Cymrilian Characters

• Ethnic Bonuses:
  • Koresian: +1 to any one primary attribute.
  • Pharesian: +1 to PER.
  • Tanasian: +1 to INT.
• Skills: Language (Low Talislan - native), Language (High Talislan - fluent), Language (Archaen - fluent), Cultures (Cymrilian) +5, Cultures (Seven Kingdoms) +3, Fashion (Seven Kingdoms) +5.
• Starting Equipment: High-collared cloak, colorful tunic and breeches, dyed leather boots; minor magical trinket, weapon of choice, 25 gold lumens in pentacles. [^2]

Religion and Custom

Cymrilians are not especially devout, placing more value on magical inquiry than religious dogma.

• Magic: While only one-tenth are practicing magicians, the entire populace possesses an insatiable curiosity regarding magic.
• Burial: The dead are interred in crystal sarcophagi, a tradition dating back to the nation's founding. Green and yellow crystals have historically been the most popular hues.

Language and Names

• Tongue: They use High or Low Talislan depending on the context and level of sophistication.
• Names: Derived from old Archaen nomenclature (e.g., Celene, Cirelle, Califax, Merdigan, Pandaran).

Adventurers

Cymrilians are vital to the Seven Kingdoms as ambassadors, suppliers of magical wares, and defenders. Their adventurers traverse the continent seeking lost magics and ancient treasures.

[^1]: Many Tanasians were exiled following an unsuccessful attempt to usurp the monarchy; those who remain are often viewed with suspicion. [^2]: Cymrilian characters may replace any armor received from Paths with spangalor.