Rasalken

(Also know as the Bird People or The Bird Folk)

A race during the First Prequel.

Patron God
Rusmana

Appearance
Rasalken are very tall, often standing head and shoulders above most humans, and look lean and athletic, like a long distance runner. For most, their facial features seem to remind a person of a bird of prey. Rasalken hair colors are often brown or red, with the most common being a kind dark red color unlike any human. Many of them have proud, penetrating eyes.

Clothing for Rasalken is most often simple, clothing that's fit to run quickly in. However, they all wear a cloak that's often identified with their race. It is dyed in deep colors such as navy blues, rose reds and dark purples. The most distinguishing characteristic of the cloak, however, is that it is covered in decorative feathers.

Physiology
Despite their height, Rasalken are built to be fast and strong. They weight little, and move with amazing speed. Their huge longbows show the surprising upper-body strength they have. Another distinguishing characteristic is their voice. Unsurprisingly for the creations of the avian Rusmana, almost all of them have voices that a song bird would envy- and hearing to match.

The combination of acute senses, speed and strength make Rasalken able warriors, However they are not without their weaknesses. Rasalken are not know for being scholarly or for their intelligence. While they are far from stupid, many of them would be surprised by such ideas as a round world or that there is nothing holding up the sky. Another weakness of theirs is fragility. Because of their lite bones and tall figure, Rasalken can be easily injured if they are hit.

Psychology
Rasalken are both proud and blunt. They have a tribal society, and thrive on conflict and fighting. They do not have the time or the patience for courts or politics, If they dislike someone, they will find them, duel them and kill them. Rasalken place a high value on family loyalty, and most would sooner die than allow one of their family to be injured. The pride they have makes them fairly honorable, Both that and their lack of subtly mean that they would almost never trick someone or lie.