Erithian

Erithian Decay Timer 13 minutes Spirit Regeneration 1 per 4 min, ×2 on node Height 5.5' to 6.5', max 7' Weight 75 to 215 lbs. Languages Common, Erithian

Erithians are a race that arrived on Elanthia through mysterious means. Their recorded history dates back to year 3600 of the Modern Era, when they were transported to the continent of Atan Irith, across the sea to the northeast of the Elven Nations.

Nomenclature

The name "Erithian" comes from their native name for themselves, Erithi, which simply means "the People." They are sometimes poetically referred to as the People of the Sky, possibly derived from the name of their capital city, Eloth-Ra, which means "Sky Home."

Physical appearance

Erithians look similar to half-elves, taller and thinner than the average human and with slightly pointed ears. Their skin tone tends to be light, sometimes even translucently pale, and their hair is commonly white or silver-grey, swept back from their foreheads to give a balding impression. Their eyes are almond-shaped, often with slitted pupils.

Traditional Erithian dress consists of a cloth shirt (isiqiri), with either flaring breeches (nanjir) or close-fitting leggings (kanjir), over which is worn a multi-layered robe with colorful floral or natural designs (atanika), sometimes caught with a sash (vatanura). The distinctive Erithian article of jewelry is the elothrai, a specially chosen agate gem worn on the forehead.

Culture

The Erithi are descended from six extended family groups, known as the six dai. According to their written histories, there were four other dai who did not travel with them to Elanthia. The six Elanthian dai are the Eloth, Surath, Nathala, Yachan, Tichan, and Valaka. Membership within each dai tends to be drawn based on matrilineal bloodlines.

The central government of the Erithi nation is based in Eloth-Ra, but outlying settlements are mostly autonomous. In the year 5028, Maemi Kurieiko was appointed as the Erithi matriarch. Local town leadership consists primarily of women, who traditionally attend to town governance while the men travel to explore the world.

Most Erithians are not deeply religious, regarding the Arkati as worthy of honor and devotion but not supernatural gods. They have a special affinity for Lumnis and Fash'lo'nae as the twin aspects of wisdom and knowledge. Eonak has a significant following in the Surath Dai, and Niima among those who dwell on the coasts.

Erithian Statistics

Strength	Constitution	Dexterity	Agility	Discipline	Aura	Logic	Intuition	Wisdom	Influence
-5	10	0	0	5	0	5	0	0	10

Note: Statistic growth rates are modified as follows: -2 to Strength, +3 to Discipline, +2 to Logic, +3 to Influence.

Other Characteristics

Spirit On Node	1 per 4 min	Decay Timer	13 min
Max Health	120	Base Regeneration	?
Weight Factor	0.75	Encumbrance Factor	0.85
Maneuver Bonus	Good

Race-specific verbs

WAIT
WAIT:	You stand perfectly still, like a slender reed on a windless day. Erithian stands perfectly still and unwavering.
WAIT <person>:	You still yourself, waiting patiently for <person>.
WAIT <self>:	You patiently wait, measuring each beat of passing time. Erithian patiently waits, a serene look on his face.
WAIT <object>:	You patiently observe <object>. Erithian takes keen note of <object>, observing it patiently.
WAIT <creature>:	You still yourself, carefully watching <creature>'s actions.
POSE
POSE:	You steady your breathing and slowly stretch out each of your limbs in turn, preparing ourself for activity.
POSE <object>:	With fluid grace, you lean in to examine <object>, your every move exact and intentioned.
POSE <creature>:	You adopt a serene, yet observant, pose as you study <creature>.
PONDER
PONDER	You pause in a moment of thoughtful contemplation.
PONDER <person>:	You pause for a moment to study <person>, your gaze dwelling upon her features.
PONDER <self>:	You close your eyes for a moment and slip into a brief contemplative trance. You reflect upon your circumstances and recent past, searching for any lessons you might learn from them. Erithian closes his eyes and a serene expression overtakes his.
PONDER <creature>:	You pause for a moment to study <creature>, observing its movements to become more familiar with its habits. Erithian pauses for a moment to study <creature>, his movements slowly coming to mirror the <creature>'s.
PONDER <object>:	You pause for a moment to study <object>, observing the most prominent characteristics. Erithian pauses for a moment to study <object>, his expression one of thoughtful observation.
STRETCH
STRETCH UP:	Interlocking your fingers, you slowly extend your arms up over your head in a long, satisfying stretch.
STRETCH DOWN:	Bending forward at the waist, you reach down with your hands and gently stretch your fingers towards your feet.
STRETCH RIGHT:	Slowly turning your shoulders to the right, you stretch the muscles in your lower back.
STRETCH LEFT:	Slowly turning your shoulders to the left, you stretch the muscles in your lower back.
STRETCH FORWARD:	Stretching your arms out in front of you, you rotate your shoulders forward and roll your neck in an attempt to loosen the tension in your neck and shoulders.
STRETCH BACK:	Raising your arms slightly, you arch your back and gently let your head rock back in a relaxing stretch.
STRETCH MOUNTAIN: (standing only)	Gracefully bending at the waist, you place your palms and wrists on the ground in front of you, extending the pose forward until your body forms a perfect mountain peak.
STRETCH TREE: (standing only)	Extending your arms straight up over your head, you draw one leg up towards the center of your body, balancing lightly on your remaining leg.
STRETCH HAWK: (sitting only)	You fold your left leg beneath you, extending your right leg behind you fully. Raising your arms overhead you arch your back, easing the tension in your spine.
STRETCH DIAMOND: (sitting only)	Drawing your legs together in front of you, you position your heels and toes against each other, forming a diamond.
STRETCH WAVE: (prone only)	You fold your hands deliberately over your chest and then arch your back until your neck and spine form a perfect arch. Elevating your legs evenly, you perform the precise wave posture.
STRETCH MOON: (prone only)	Balancing on your stomach you extend your arms above and behind you, grasping your ankles. Drawing your limbs upward, your body forms a complete circle.
BOW
BOW CROSS:	Crossing his arms over his chest, palms flat against each shoulder, Erithian bows.
BOW DEEPLY:	Erithian bows deeply.
BOW FLOOR:	Erithian bows from the waist in a fluid movement, touching his forehead to the floor.
BOW HANDS:	Folding his hands together, Erithian bows shallowly from the waist.
BOW FOLD:	Folding his hands together, Erithian bows shallowly from the waist.
BOW FOLD: While holding an item	You bring your <held item> toward your torso and bow shallowly from the waist.
BOW GRACEFULLY:	Erithian bows with sweeping grace, like a hawk gliding on the wind.
BOW RECOGNITION:	Nodding slightly, you bow an acknowledgement.

{verb} set {standard/culture}

See also

• A Study of the Erithi
• Erithian poetry lectures (saved post)
• Erithi poetry (saved post)
• The Dress of the Erithi
• Erithi traditions (saved post)
• Erithi Skyfire (saved post)
• A History of the Ferroniere (saved post)
• Erithi Theatre Masks (saved post)
• Erithi Tea Ceremony
• Erithi Tea Ceremony Lecture (saved post)
• Erithian Murder Mystery (saved post)

External links

• Races: Erithian, on Play.net

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