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 ===The Slain God===
 The Slain God is a figure out of legend who is said to have sacrificed himself to bring peace between his people and the Empire and is depicted as a figure held by spikes onto the surface of a great stone table.
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The Slain God

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	===The Slain God===		===The Slain God===
	The Slain God is a figure out of legend who is said to have sacrificed himself to bring peace between his people and the Empire.		The Slain God is a figure out of legend who is said to have sacrificed himself to bring peace between his people and the Empire and is depicted as a figure held by spikes onto the surface of a great stone table.

	===The Ancient Mist===		===The Ancient Mist===

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BARBARIANS

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	===Night===		===Night===
	Above the animal totems of the clans, the spirit of Night is regarded as a spirit of mysteries and hidden strength.		Above the animal totems of the clans, the spirit of Night is regarded as a spirit of mysteries and hidden strength.

			===Storms===
			The spirit of storms manifests as a raging fury of weather with a great warrior wielding thunder's hammer at the storm's heart.

			===Trickster===
			The trickster is the spirit of unexpected change, a shapeshifter and manipulator of fire. The fox is the most common form he is found in.

	===The Lady===		===The Lady===

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Language

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	==Language==		==Language==
	Barbarians of the Plains speak '''Dwarven Trade''' (Common) and the '''Barbarian Tongue''' which can be understood by both Plains and Steppe Barbarians. Each Barbarian also speaks the ~~tongue~~ of his particular clan.		Barbarians of the Plains speak '''Dwarven Trade''' (Common) and the '''Barbarian Tongue''' which can be understood by both Plains and Steppe Barbarians. Each Barbarian also speaks the dialect of his particular clan.

	Barbarians of the Steppe typically do not speak '''Dwarven Trade''' (Common), but they speak the '''Barbarian Tongue''' as well as the tongue of their particular tribe. Barbarian PCs can select one bonus language. This language can be '''Dwarven Trade''' (Common) if desired, but does not have to be. Throughout the Empire and the Confederacy, the '''Human''' tongue is the most versatile after '''Dwarven Trade'''.		Barbarians of the Steppe typically do not speak '''Dwarven Trade''' (Common), but they speak the '''Barbarian Tongue''' as well as the tongue of their particular tribe. Barbarian PCs can select one bonus language. This language can be '''Dwarven Trade''' (Common) if desired, but does not have to be. Throughout the Empire and the Confederacy, the '''Human''' tongue is the most versatile after '''Dwarven Trade'''.

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GIANTS

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	==[[D%26D_5E:_Mirrors_of_the_Mortal_Realm\|Return to Main Page]]==		==[[D%26D_5E:_Mirrors_of_the_Mortal_Realm\|Return to Main Page]]==

	=GIANTS=		=HALF GIANTS=
	The Giants of the Dragon Archipelago are by and large loremasters and arcanists. They share their society with the halfling people, and while they do not make as clear a moiety as do Tieflings and Dragonborn, both peoples fill needs the other cannot and share in the joy and labor of community and living.		The Half Giants of the Dragon Archipelago are descended from storm giants, typically growing 9-12 feet. They are by and large loremasters and arcanists. They share their society with the halfling people, and while they do not make as clear a moiety as do Tieflings and Dragonborn, both peoples fill needs the other cannot and share in the joy and labor of community and living.

	==Language==		==Language==
	Giants speak '''Dwarven Trade''' (Common) and '''Giantish''' as well as '''Primordial'''.		Half Giants speak '''Dwarven Trade''' (Common) and '''Giantish''' as well as '''Primordial'''.

	==Government==		==Government==
	Giants believe in peaceable agreement between parties and gianatfolk in conflict can sit and talk for days or seasons to come to a workable arrangement. They hold themselves accountable one to another, but they do not practice any form of governance beyond the adult tendency to look out for and teach the young.		Half Giants believe in peaceable agreement between parties and gianatfolk in conflict can sit and talk for days or seasons to come to a workable arrangement. They hold themselves accountable one to another, but they do not practice any form of governance beyond the adult tendency to look out for and teach the young.

	==Religion==		==Religion==
	Giants revere, study, and interact with elemental forces, but they are also fascinated and delighted with the deities observed by the Halfling folk and often pay them similar reverence.		Half Giants revere, study, and interact with elemental forces, but they are also fascinated and delighted with the deities observed by the Halfling folk and often pay them similar reverence.

	Only '''Kuolema''' baffles them. They are physically unable to hear her name when it is spoken, and though giants live longer even than Elves, none of their kind remember ever having seen her, though there are giantish recollections of visitation and interaction with both '''Mok Ji''' and '''Jon Kon'''.		Only '''Kuolema''' baffles them. They are physically unable to hear her name when it is spoken, and though half giants live longer even than Elves, none of their kind remember ever having seen her, though there are giantish recollections of visitation and interaction with both '''Mok Ji''' and '''Jon Kon'''.

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HALFLINGS

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	Jon Kon appears as a young lad in his halfling form, but is a known changeling and will usually appear to folk first as an animal before transforming into a tousel haired boy with a shepherd's crook in one hand and a sling in the other.		Jon Kon appears as a young lad in his halfling form, but is a known changeling and will usually appear to folk first as an animal before transforming into a tousel haired boy with a shepherd's crook in one hand and a sling in the other.

	If spurred to action, Jon Kon likes to sling acorns that explode when they hit ~~sommething~~.		If spurred to action, Jon Kon likes to sling acorns that explode when they hit something.

	===Kuolema===		===Kuolema===

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HALFLINGS

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	=HALFLINGS=		=HALFLINGS=
	Island dwellers, halflings area pastoral folk. Fishermen, herdsmen, and farmers who value family over all else. Halflings share their island home with a race of Giants.		Island dwellers, halflings area pastoral folk. Fishermen, herdsmen, and farmers who value family over all else. Halflings share their island home with a race of Half Giants.

	==Language==		==Language==
	Halflings do not have their own language. ~~Halflins~~ speak '''Dwarven Trade''' (Common) and '''Giantish'''		Halflings do not have their own language. Halflings speak '''Dwarven Trade''' (Common) and '''Giantish'''

	==Government==		==Government==
	Halfling government, such as it is is usually an impromptu affair of casual conversation over barley and beer and rich fish stew. Whoever would speak, halfling or giant, may speak and be heard. In matters of judgement, volunteers are selected from among whatever halflings and giants are present at the time (usually 3 or 5 individuals) and their judgement is abided.		Halfling government, such as it is is usually an impromptu affair of casual conversation over barley and beer and rich fish stew. Whoever would speak, halfling or giant, may speak and be heard. In matters of judgement, volunteers are selected from among whatever halflings and giants are present at the time (usually 3 or 5 individuals) and their judgement is abided.

			Halflings are signatory members of the Tiefling Confederacy.

	==Religion==		==Religion==

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DRAGONBORN

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	Dragonborn emit noticeable pheromones that add depth of emotion easily perceived and nuanced by other dragonborn, but other species can smell them too and have a crude shorthand as to what some of the more commonly prominent smells indicate.		Dragonborn emit noticeable pheromones that add depth of emotion easily perceived and nuanced by other dragonborn, but other species can smell them too and have a crude shorthand as to what some of the more commonly prominent smells indicate.

	Halflings in particular are fond of saying, ''Nothing smells so good as fresh baked yeast bread but an angry dragonborn.''		Halflings in particular are fond of saying, ''"Nothing smells so good as fresh baked yeast bread, but an angry dragonborn comes close."''

	==Government==		==Government==

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Language

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	Dragonborn emit noticeable pheromones that add depth of emotion easily perceived and nuanced by other dragonborn, but other species can smell them too and have a crude shorthand as to what some of the more commonly prominent smells indicate.		Dragonborn emit noticeable pheromones that add depth of emotion easily perceived and nuanced by other dragonborn, but other species can smell them too and have a crude shorthand as to what some of the more commonly prominent smells indicate.

	Halflings in particular are fond of saying, ''Nothing smells as good as fresh baked yeast bread as an angry dragonborn.''		Halflings in particular are fond of saying, ''Nothing smells so good as fresh baked yeast bread but an angry dragonborn.''

	==Government==		==Government==

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Language

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	Dragonborn emit noticeable pheromones that add depth of emotion easily perceived and nuanced by other dragonborn, but other species can smell them too and have a crude shorthand as to what some of the more commonly prominent smells indicate.		Dragonborn emit noticeable pheromones that add depth of emotion easily perceived and nuanced by other dragonborn, but other species can smell them too and have a crude shorthand as to what some of the more commonly prominent smells indicate.

	Halflings in particular are fond of saying, ''Nothing smells as good as fresh baked yeast bread ~~than~~ an angry dragonborn.''		Halflings in particular are fond of saying, ''Nothing smells as good as fresh baked yeast bread as an angry dragonborn.''

	==Government==		==Government==