Eastern Farfolk
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Eastern folk has so far been formed inside Alamaris by three coexisting civilizations. Chinese kin culture Li-Ren, Korean kin culture Hyeol-Yeon, and Japanese kin culture Oyashiman. These folk are highly recognized in their own ways and have mannerisms and appearances that are remarkably distinct. One of the most well-known far folk is Owyn, who was identified by the Human religion as a far folk.
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Physical Attributes
Skin Coloration
Eastern farfolk are not all that dissimilar from the main branch of farfolk; they have tan-like skin that ranges in color from light to pale, sallow tone verging on a light brown or yellow, and they are often on the shorter side.
Hair Coloration
Farfolk from the east frequently have very dark features and duller hair hues. Although some cultures under The Eastern have completely Black hair and to have anything separate would be considered mixed heritages, though typically hair colors range from dark brown to black. Both genders frequently wear long hair in the majority of civilizations, thus appealing coiffs are made with hair accessories like a tiny crown and pin for men or a detailed hanging buyao for women.
Eye Coloration
Dark eyes are quite prevalent. Brown or hazel eyes are the most frequent, however green eyes are not unusual.
Height
This subrace typically appears to be smaller than the majority of humans. Despite the fact that they frequently wear clothes that lengthens their proportions, height is not always visible.
Lifespan
Like all humans, farfolk have a maximum lifespan of 150 years. Like the rest of humanity, they might age more quickly and harshly or gradually. The Farfolk, on the other hand, age more gracefully and slowly than their lighter counterparts the Heartlanders & Highlanders. They often live between 70 and 100 years, which is longer than average.
Other Attributes
Culture
Religon
Religion in the Eastern Peninsula is incredibly non-homogenous, and very syncretic. Each region has its own folklore and gods, down almost to as micro a level as individual villages, which will often have a local patron spirit. With that said, Hua-jiao is the most widespread religion amongst eastern peoples, with a healthy amount of followers in all of the Eastern nations, with its strongest foothole in Cunyuan, Cathant and Zhourennia. Hua-jiao was introduced to the Easterners by missionaries of the Hou-zi prophet, Hualian, who achieved enlightenment by discovering the the Four Divine Truths and the Eightfold Path to living a good life. The Eightfold path that Hualian dictated upon his disciples serves as the doctrine by which many Easterners live today, and Hualian himself is considered a Godly prophet who will someday lift their souls from the suffering of this earthly world. Most Easterners believe in some form of reincarnation cycle, and the concept of Karma- the idea that one's actions are all part of a cosmic balance, and that a person's goodness or evilness will affect not only their fate later in this life, but what they will be reborn into in the next. In Oyashima, the people worship the Kami, an infinite amount of spirits that dwell in trees, rocks, rivers and other things. They have three main gods, Amaterasu the Goddess of the Sun and Izanagi the God of Creation with Izanami the Goddess of Yomi. The Oyashimans too have a set of eight virtues they follow, known colloquially as the Code of Life, a code by which their high class warriors can live honourably.
History
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Tribal Era The first people to inhabit the eastern peninsula of Ai-Zho are the Elves. After centuries as masters of the land, the Elves are gradually driven out by several waves of human migration. These humans settle in the mountains and plains of the eastern peninsula and become the predecessors of the Eastern Peoples.
The First Era The fertile river valleys of the peninsula allow for the mass-cultivation of rice. Rice becomes core to the primitive humans of the east, and hundreds of petty rice-kingdoms form along the peninsula. During this age there is very little political unity or cultural sophistication. Most small kingdoms speak their own local language/dialect, and worship a local minor god.
Third Era The newly formed Li Kingdom consolidates power in the Cathant region, and begin expanding outwards. They wage a war of conquest against their human neighbours until Cunyuan, Huinan, Oyashima and Zourhenia have all been subdued. The Li Dynasty is formed, and would rule over the Eastern peoples for 400 years. Although the Hou-zi governors had been kicked out, the Hou-zi actually remained a well-respected minority within the Li Dynasty, valued for their cultural knowledge, from which the Eastern Peoples had borrowed a lot from. Around this period, Hou-Zi monks from the far-away Hualian monastery arrive at the port of Zhuhai. They are missionaries of a new religion begun by their prophet, Hualian. Hua-jiao becomes very popular among the commoners of the Eastern Peninsula, and spreads like wildfire among its peoples. The official language of the Li Dynasty at this time is Li-Wen, a derivative dialect of the Hou-zi tongue. But regional languages are still spoken across the Empire, the most notable being Oyashiman.
Fourth Era The Li Dynasty has ruled for nearly 400 years, and has become prey to stagnation and inner turmoil. Taking advantage of this, discontent vassals all over the Empire declare their independence. The first to do so are the Oyashimans, who had only been occupied around 80 years. They fight a bloody war with the Li authority. The rebels are victorious, and the Oyashiman warlords found an independent Shogunate based in the city of Yamatai. Gradually, more and more peoples seceded. Cunyuan, Zhourennia and Huinan all form Kingdoms of their own, the era of Easterner unity is over. Finding their populations in their homelands burgeoning, the Eastern peoples get on their ships and sail to lands far away from Ai-Zho to seek their fortunes. Pockets of Oyashimans, Cathantians and other Eastern Peoples have been seen on inhabited Continents from Anthos to Atlas over the last few centuries.
A series of succession wars destroyed what was left of the Li Dynasty, with many families fleeing the Ai-zho peninsula, setting out on their great ships to head towards a better future. A small few, namely the medical branch of the Li family, the Tianrui family, and a couple other citizens sailed Far West, braving many perilous storms and sea monsters until they finally landed in Arcas where they set their roots anew. This would be later known as the Great Journey to the West by their descendants. Starting over in a new country surrounded by foreign faces and foreign tongues proved difficult, with many of the former glorious houses resorting to less than honorable work during these hard times. Whilst the Li family continued to earn coin through medical practice, they were met with great resistance as many of the Westerners were not fond of the idea of acupuncture. Meanwhile, the Tianrui family resorted to becoming sell-swords in order to make ends meet. Just when they believed their foundations were set in Ves, the city was razed by Dragon Knights and Legion troops after political tensions, forcing the families to flee once again. Whilst the Li Family immediately sought for a secure home for their people, the Tianrui family found themselves embroiled in the Empire’s civil war, with the failure of the siege of Helena ending in the execution of two of their family members. Reeling from their sudden loss, the Tianrui family reunited with the rest of the community in the city of Thyra, Korvassa, and eventually moved the community towards Talon’s Grotto where they live today. Having gone through these trials, the Li-Ren learned from their past mistakes. The matriarch of the Li family, Li Xiu-ying, ironically was the first to suggest abolishing her claim to the throne out of shame for the past sins of her family. The small community elected a ruling council to govern the people, with a focus on meritocracy rather than lineage based on the ministers’ contribution to the village. Several laws were also passed, most notably the enforcement of monogamous marriage and the banning of katanas. To this day, the Li-Ren live quietly on the fringes of society, having been humbled by their experiences, of course, there are the few who still hunger for glory.
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Kingdoms
- Kingdom of Cathant
- Kingdom of Gaekrin
Cities
- Yamatai
- Tetsugwa
- Yopinawa
- The Shogunate of Oyashima
- Li of Cathant
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Fun Facts
Hou-zi known to be on of he first eastern settlers, was a monkey man.. few are seen to be left in the world.
