Race Lore in a Kupo-Nutshell

Au Ra: Xaela

Auri creation myth tells of a Dawn Father and a Dusk Mother from whom all Au Ra are descended. The Xaela believe their veins to run thick with the blood of the latter - their lustrous black scales and fiery wills serving as proof of this divine lineage. Unlike their sister clan, the Raen, who lead solitary lives hidden behind the savage peaks of Othard's eastern reaches, the Xaela are free spirits who roam the vast western steppes in close-knit tribes hunting, gathering, and warring as their ancestors have for countless generations.

Au Ra: Raen

Auri creation myth tells of a Dawn Father and a Dusk Mother from whom all Au Ra are descended. The Raen believe their veins to run thick with the blood of the former - their brilliant white scales and iron wills serving as proof of this divine lineage. Unlike their sister clan, the Xaela, who bloody the land with their endless tribal conflict, the Raen have embraced a life of tranquility and solitude, long abandonging the nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors to settle the deep valleys of Othard's mountainous eastern reaches. Only on rare occasions will one emerge from teh valley miststs to seek adventure in realms afar.

Elezen: Wildwood

The forests, of which the Black Shroud is the tangled heart, have been home to the Wildwood Elezen for hundreds of years. Many of the Wildwood, however, have been drawn to the city-states they helped found, such as Ishgard and Gridania. Their fondness for law and order has contributed to a reputation for being haughty and argumentative.

Elezen: Duskwight

For the past several centuries, the Duskwight Elezen have lived in the woodland caverns of Eorzea. These cave-dwelling Elezen are the descendants of a branch that split from the main Wildwood clan during the founding of Gridania. The Duskwight despise the "shackles" of urban life and it is not uncommon for this reclusive people to avoid the city-states altogether.

Hyur: Midlander

The Midlander clan comprises over half of Eorzea's total Hyur population. The name derives from the clan's long tradition of settling in low-lying regions, though in truth Midlander lines hail from a wide variety of ancestral homelands. They have established themselves in every city throughout the realm, and can be observed leading lives as diverse as their heritage.

Hyur: Highlander

The Highlander name comes from the clan's history of dominion over the mountains of Gyr Abania. Compared to their Midlander brethren, the Highlanders are noticeably larger in build and musculature. Following the fall of their ancestral homeland of Ala Mhigo, may have sought refuge in the bustling mercantile nation of Ul'dah.

Lalafell: Plainsfolk

The Plainsfolk have settled in La Noscea and other regions where the ground is flat and easily cultivated. Though many live the life of farmers, it is not uncommon to see Plainsfolk residing in Limsa Lominsa, holding positions in the navy or working in teh fisheries. They are well-known for their relaxed and care-free demeanor.

Lalafell: Dunesfolk

The Dunesfolk can be found on the scorching sands of Thanalan and other such arid areas. As the founders of the merchant city of Ul'dah, they are famous for their obsession with commerce. A natural inclination to transform ideas into actions has served the Dunesfolk well in their business dealing.

Miqo'te: Seekers of the Sun

The self-proclaimed Seekers of the Sun are the diurnal (day-time) clan of the Miqo'te race. Their preference for the warm light of day pervades all aspects of their culture, as is apparent in their devout reverence for Azeyma the Warden, goddess of the sun. Though relatively few in Eorzea, a small number of them have been accepted into everyday life by the other races in the port city of LImsa Lominsa. Others are known to make their home in the region of the Sagolii Desert.

Miqo'te: Keepers of the Moon

The nocturnal (night-time) among the Miqo'te have dubbed themselves the Keepers of the Moon. Shying from teh garish light of day, they revel in the shroud of night, with most offering their piety to Menphina the Lover, goddess of the moon. Their tradition of hunting in the thick woodlands of the Black Shroud have for years thrown them into conflict with the forestfolk of Gridania, who condemn them as poachers of late, however, many Keepers of the Moon have found some small peace with the Gridanians, and taken to living within the city.

Roegadyn: Sea wolves

The Sea Wolves were once feared as brutal pirates of the north seas. However, now they are one of the principal races of LImsa Lominsa, most often seen employed as sailors or seamen. In keeping with the old ways, the Sea Wolves bear names taken from the ancient Roegadyn language.

Roegadyn: Hellsguard

The Hellsguard are a small clan of Roegadyn that hae carved out a home in the north of Abalathia's Spine. It is clan traditionto enter the mercenary trade; thus the Hellsguard took to giving themselves easily remembered naems made up of wrods in teh common tongue. They are a common sight on the streets of Ul'dah, earning a living as sellswords or bodyguards.

Principal Races by City-State

Ishgard: Wildwood Elezen, Midlander Hyur

Gridania: Wildwood Elezen, Keepers of the Moon Miqo'te

Ul'dah: Midlander Hyur, Dunesfolk Lalafell, Hellsguard Roegadyn

Limsa Lominsa: Plainsfolk Lalafell, Seekers of the Sun Miqo'te, Sea Wolves Roegadyn

Naming Convention Examples

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