Races of Westfort

HUMANS

Altburger – These are the former rulers of this city some 500 years ago. It is called New Altburg land as these people were wanderers from Aramar and came to assimilate and then later take over Konstanbul which later they named Westfort. It is said that the Alburgers have their fingers in every country across the world but their handhold is slipping here as most are confined to the Stink in a neighborhood called The Maze. They practice the Supernal Religion traditionally and secretly but their culture has been eroded and they may worship any gods. Woe to those who meet and full practitioner of the Supernal if he decides to bring forth the wrath of god. Altburger normally have very high Academic and Lore. These people make up around 2% of the population.

Krautzlander – These are the main people of Ausihlin that conquered New Altburg land so long ago. They are descendants from the soldiers and later artisans that were ordered to come to settle the City of Westfort. Many were also criminals as forceful hands were needed to tame the people of this city. The Krautzlanders have more rights than the rest of the people. They make up 20% of the population.

Roma Juin – The wanders of the world and like Altburgens they are in every country in the world and consider themselves their own nation. Also called Gypsy by many the Roma Juin dress in wild clothing and have wild ways. Their women and girls especially are always dressed in very seductive revealing clothing. They marry off their girls very young and the women even though very sexy looking are usually quite innocent. Their are thousands of tribes and thousands of families and they tend to not marry outside their kind. The men are very protective and are always excellent Brawler and Swordsmen. They have their own religion and Lore that they keep secret. They make up 5% of the population in Westfort.

Gothians (baneblood)- These are people from beyond the Torment Mountains that lie to the northeast of Westfort. Their lands fell long ago into a terrible wasteland. They are recognized by their pale white skin and black hair. Their eyes are normally black as well but through breeding they have become many colors as well as the hair. They are masters of Lore and are not very well trusted as they are thought to be devil worshipers and witches by many. Most are not and despite their fearsome looks they are quite harmless. They tend to be very much into music and poetry and have a very high Entertain skill as well. These are 3% of the population.

Gypsie – These are false Roma Juin who are rejects from the Roma Jiun society and others. They take anyone that will join them as long as they dress the outlandish ways. Unlike the Roma Juin they do not protect their woman’s virtue and desire many different children from many different fathers. If monied a Gypsie will wear fine and bright clothing and the poor just have dirtier versions of. They are 2% of the Population.

Keltic – The people from Kingsland who have been displaced and now wander the world as merchants, warriors and sometimes criminals. They are know for their red and blonde hair and green to blue eyes. Many of them wear kilts and play forbidden tunes of forbidden bagpipes. They hope one day to return to their homeland and retake it but generations have been here in Westfort carving out an existence. They are 5% of the population.

Alfvynn (elfblooded) – One who is has most likely Safadeglynn or other kind of Annahon's Children in their veins. They live twice as long but age twice as slow. They are always have double the Looks of a pure human and slightly pointed ears and that is really the only difference. The Annahon or the Annahon' children do not claim these illegitimate children nor allow them to claim any linage as they feel it is blessing enough that they were allowed to copulate with a divine being. Most are wild and free and act insane! 5%

Sorsoryte (demonblood)- One who has the linage of a demon or devil. These kinds are born bad and seek each other out to keep their “race” going. They age twice as fast until adulthood and live for centuries. Other than very high Intuition and Looks (or Ugliness) there is no other advantage. They tend to be attracted to the Black Arts and devil worship. 8%

Duar- The remnants of a various short and stocky people who were once miners, tinkerers, and inventors who through mixing have become full men. They are shorter and stockier normally and their men have ornate beards and hair while their women are know for their full figures and massive manes of hair. They have very high Stamina and Might and are in Occupations that do ornate work with molten metals, elementium devices, mining, and masonry. 8%

Aramarian- The people of the desert. Many are dark skinned and haired but through mixing they can look like anyone. They tend to be very clannish and most follow religion of The Voice of the Prophet of the Desert. 5%

Congian- The jungle dwelling black men who are know as diamond merchants. These are very civilized people with ornate clothing and cities. Unfortunately the Bane has invaded their lands and they travel the world with their huge ships looking for ways to save their people and lands. 2%

Nubian- The Jungle and Desert barbarians that travel the world as sellswords. Their lands have been taken by the Bane and they wander the world. 3%

Other races and people visiting make up 30% of the population.