Scrofan

At the founding of our temple over a thousand moons ago, trumpets sounded over the scraping of stonework. When our people flourished, the sounds of chatter could be heard throughout the marketplace. When the cries of our invaders hit the ears of our ancestors, they cried back louder. When our leaders fell and our home with them, the sound of screams echoed through the forests. Now, at the tomb of our shared ancestors, only the silent sound of reverence can be heard, clamoring louder than anything that could oppose it.

-Ilsa of Gandle

Whether a product of evolution or the tomfoolery of an irresponsible magic user, Scrofans have found their place in the varied plains, forests, and marshes of the world. While they are considered a nomadic people, their culture revolves around one spiritual home that they trace their ancestry to. This place can be anywhere from a sacred tree to the Scrofan people of an area to a dilapidated tower teeming with a lingering magical energy. Scrofans are encouraged to go on a pilgrimage to the spiritual home of their ancestral namesake at least once in their lives. In and around this area, it is not unusual for a small township of Scrofans to appear, offering shelter and commerce for travellers any kind.

Spiritually Grounded

The heart of their territory is incredibly sacred to Scrofans. They consider the lands surrounding their point of origin, whatever that may be, as their sacred territory and are willing to protect it from invaders, no matter the cost. However, this does not mean that they are inherently hostile to all outsiders in their lands; quite the contrary, in fact. They are an incredibly hospitable species, offering food, shelter, and work for those that find need of it within their borders. Usually, their territory is within or overlaps with grand stretches of plains or forests miles thick, with few exceptions for magically engineered Scrofans. Very rarely will they become hostile to outsiders in their care, only getting aggressive when their holy lands are threatened.

Fat of the Land

Though they do have established settlements, it is not uncommon for a group of Scrofans to band together and wander the wilderness for years at a time, surviving through hunting and gathering all while exploring foreign lands, usually happening once the young are nearly matured. While it is rather uncommon to find a Scrofan among other societies, it is not unheard of. Some seek out other races and cultures to be trained as apprentices in a craft, such as Dwarven smithing or Gnomish tinkering. Others still seek the thrill of adventure and go out into the world seeking glory for their ancestral namesake and to, someday, have their descendants take their name out of honor.

Scrofan Names

Male Scrofan names often contain harsh consonants, while female names are much softer. When referring to one's lineage, Scrofans relate themselves to a great warrior or scholar in their ancestry, referring to themselves as being "of" this ancestor, regardless of their gender. It is not uncommon for those of a lineage to change their surnames if a more recent relative has accomplished something great enough to warrant acknowledgement for future generations.

Male Names: Bogart, Regus, Gandle, Fangief, Krieg, Wilbur, Godfrey, Fynn, Aurik

Bogart, Regus, Gandle, Fangief, Krieg, Wilbur, Godfrey, Fynn, Aurik Female Names: Chartreuse, Grelda, Rina, Arnella, Gertrude, Isobelle, Rosalie, Ulla

Scrofan Traits

Your Scrofan character has certain characteristics in common with other Scrofans.