Siriyu

General Overview
Siriyu are one of the oldest races on MDhoria, hailing from the destroyed city of Gheldale on the continent of Haphen. They are an elegant, refined people but haughty and snobbish, viewing themselves with great superiority to the crudeness of other races. This arrogance can range from prideful, kind benevolence to outright disdain for those not of their race; a siriyu’s word is more trusted and a siriyu enemy is a worthier rival. Though some siriyu are of neutral alignment, the race and culture as a whole is good, and many siriyu feel that it is their obligation to take care of those races below them, much as one would take care of a pet dog.

Societal Structure
The siriyu have a deep love for beauty, fine arts, and higher learning. They value intellect and refinement, preferring magecraft and strategy to brute force. Siriyu are extremely averse to physical contact except from loved ones in private, refusing even to shake hands. They also disapprove of any public displays of affection, viewing such demonstrations as unsightly, and, as a result, come off as prudish to other races. Children are highly regarded in siriyu society as the frailty of female siriyu means racial fertility is low, and children’s long maturation period is often spent with a great deal of pampering. Some siriyu choose to live in close company with the lodekryn, allowing them to act as guardians for their offspring. Long hair is a sign of pride for the siriyu and most members of the race keep their hair at least below their shoulders; only exiles and outcasts cut all their hair short or shave their heads. The siriyu are bitter enemies of the quevran.

Physical Characteristics
Siriyu are lean humanoids and have short, lithe bodies, with skin colors ranging from very fair to a dark grey though they do not freckle or tan. Their hair comes in many shades, including dark and pale blues and greens. They have no body or facial hair. The irises of siriyu’s eyes come in a variety of flat shades without rings or flecks. Because their blood is silver, that is the color they flush when blushing. Some fashion of long hair is a cultural norm. Siriyu are known for their lengthy lifespans, and generally live to be between 600 and 800 years old. Because of the race’s frailty, siriyu women are able only to bear at most two children before the strain becomes too great for their bodies.

Allowed Classes: warrior, thief, enchanter, battlemage, druid, knight, vagabond, cleric, ranger
Allowed Alignments: good, neutral
Allowed Ethos: lawful, neutral, chaotic

Racial Skill: AURASPEAR, increased mana regen
Racial Resist: ENERGY
Racial Vuln: ABYSSAL

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