Races of Caen
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[edit] Humans
The Iron Kingdoms is a Human-dominated campaign setting. Though fantasy stand-bys such as Dwarves and Elves exist, the vast majority of the setting is populated by and run by Humans. Humanity has long established several kingdoms for themselves: Cygnar, Llael, Ord, Khador, the Protectorate of Menoth, and even a number of the Scharde Islands are populated by a majority of humans.
[edit] Men of the Northern Kingdoms
[edit] Khard
Hailing from the central and western areas of of Khador, the Khardic people are the most numerous in the Empire. The ancient Khardic Empire took its name from them, and the exhibit a nationalist pride in the old culture. They tend to be dark of hair and rough of features. Also, the Khards tend to be physically larger than most ethnic groups in Western Immoren , and are known for their ability to endure hardship. Many claim that Khardic size is due to descent from the Bogatyri, a race of mythic giants that supposedly were wiped out during the Ogroth Invasion.
Culturally, Khards tend to be jingoistic, a fact seized upon by Khador in motivating the country to war. They also are known for their fiery tempers, fierce pride, and unbending tenacity. Due to these traits, Khards are known for the powerful warriors that come from their people, a martial tradition that continues to form the basis of Khadoran society.
Most Khards speak Khadoran.
[edit] Kossite
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[edit] Ryn
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[edit] Skirov
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[edit] Umbrean
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[edit] Men of the Central Kingdoms
[edit] Midlunder
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[edit] Morridane
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[edit] Thurain
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[edit] Tordoran
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[edit] Men of the Southern Kingdoms
[edit] Caspian/Sulese
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[edit] Idrian
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[edit] Scharde
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[edit] Dwarves
Dwarves are more populous, prosperous, and pervasive than Elves in the Iron Kingdoms. They primarily live in the mountain nation of Rhul, to the north and west of the human nations. Rhul is not, strictly speaking, one of the Iron Kingdoms, but plays an important role in the politics and trade of the region. Dwarves in the iron kingdoms are still as strong and stout as their D&D counter parts, but while they are still considered to be master miners and metal-smiths, they are also considered to be one of the setting's premier authorities in the craft of gun-making.
[edit] Goblins
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[edit] Gobbers
Gobbers are a more civilized version of traditional D&D goblins. Gobbers fill game niches traditionally filled by gnomes and halflings, which are not present in this setting. They make for capable mechanics and alchemists.
[edit] Bogrin
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[edit] Elves
Though present in the Iron Kingdoms, Elves are rare, reclusive, and xenophobic. There are two main groups of Elves, the Iosans (who maintain a strictly-guarded forest kingdom with no trade or contact with the outside world) and the Nyss (a small population of arctic Elves that engage in little commerce with other races, including the Iosans).
[edit] Iosan
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[edit] Nys
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[edit] Ogrun
Ogrun are a more civilized version of traditional D&D ogres. They have integrated quite well into dwarven society, though barbaric tribes still exist in some areas. Ogrun are the only playable race in the Iron Kingdoms with no aptitude for arcane magic. While barbaric ogrun do exist in the iron kingdoms, many have found a home living among the dwarves in the kingdom of Rhul.
[edit] Trollkin
Distant relatives of the more powerful trolls, trollkin, like ogrun and gobbers, can be found in Human cities, often working as dockworkers or stonemasons. However, there is still a large trollkin population that chooses to live a simpler life in the wilderness of Immoren. These trollkin live in a "kriel"(a group of families living closely together) and usually form tribes. Such Tribes are usually led by a group known as the "circle of stones," made up of the eldest and wisest of the tribe. A tribe also has a Shaman or priest who serves as the arbiter of all spiritual matters, although Shamans are also highly sought after to provide wisdom in more worldly matters. Trollkin sorcerers are born albino.
[edit] See Also
| Geography and People of Immoren | |
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| The Iron Kingdoms | Cygnar • Cryx • Ios • Khador • Llael • Ord • Protectorate of Menoth • Rhul |
| The Primal Powers | Trollbloods • Circle of Orboros • Legion of Everblight • Skorne Empire |
| Other Locations | Caen • Urcaen • Immoren • Bloodstone Marshes • Broken Coast •Thornwood Forest |
| Races of Caen | Humans • Rhulfolk • Goblins • Iosan • Nys • Ogrun • Trollkin |
| Gods of Caen | Morrow • Thamar • Menoth • Devourer Wurm • Cyriss • Gods of the Dwarves • Gods of the Elves • Scyrah • Dhunia |
