Eastern Farfolk

Eastern Farfolk Category: Farfolk Weight: 100lbs - 290 lbs Height: 4'8" - 6'4" ft Eye Color: Amber, brown Hair Color: Black, Brown, Auburn

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.

Physical Attributes

Skin Coloration

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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

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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

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Dark eyes are quite prevalent. Brown or hazel eyes are the most frequent, however green eyes are not unusual.

Height

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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

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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.

History

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. Most Eastern peoples settle into sedentary, rice farming lives The Second Era The Hou-zi make landfall on the Eastern Peninsula, and come into contact with the humans there. The Hou-zi are a race of sentient monkeys, who despite their beast-like appearance possess superior technology and cultural sophistication. The Hou-zi owe their allegiance to Hou-Shen, their immortal God-King, who rules the far off Empire of the Golden Sun. The monkey-folk easily conquer all the primitive, feuding rice-kingdoms of the humans, and the whole of the Eastern Peninsula becomes a province of the Hou-zi Empire. During this period, the Hou-Wen (Classical Chinese) becomes the lingua franca of the region, and all human subjects of the Empire are made to learn it. The humans of the eastern peninsula slowly assimilate, adapting Hou-zi architecture, language, culture and religion. Through Hou-zi influence, small rice-farming villages like Heshan, Luzhou, and Changzi become bustling metropolises, thriving centers of culture and trade. Under the Hou-zi, cities like Heshan become centers of culture and commerce While most humans are second-class citizens in the Hou-zi Empire, a small class of rich human elites form. The most influential is the Li family, who have much sway in the Imperial Court, and possess their own private army. The Li rebel against the Hou-zi, gaining support from the various human peoples of the peninsula, and successfully free themselves from the yoke of Monkey rule. 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.

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.

Kingdoms

Kingdom of Cathat the Kingdom of Gaekrin

Cities

Yamatai

OYASHIMA TETSUGAWA Yopinawa , the Shogunate of Oyashima Yong ping

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.