Tigryn

Tigryns are a race of humanoid tigers from the Tiger Islands. Wild and fierce, they are among the least civilized of the so-called "civilized" races of the southern nations. Following a years-long war; with Dorthellond, relations have cooled in recent decades and the race now; even has a seat on the Council of Ten. Immensely strong and proud, the tigryns are in high demand as mercenaries and fighters.
==Physical Description==
Tigryns are tall and muscular, with most males standing over 6 feet. Their fur can be any of a range of orange hues, with black stripes. Tigryn warriors contend that they gain new stripes with each opponent they defeat; but in reality, the race gains more stripes; with each passing year of life. White tigryns exist; but are exceptionally rare, typically occurring only once in 100,000 years. The coming of a white tigryn is considered very fortunate for the birthing village and the cub becomes something of a celebrity for a time. 
The fur on the tigryn male's neck can grow quite long, resembling a mane. Warriors in particular take pride in growing and maintaining a long mane. It is considered the gravest of insults to cut another warrior's mane during melee combat. 
==Culture and Customs==
Tigryns hold power and prowess in battle above almost everything else. The most traditional of villages on the Islands; allow males to become nothing; but warriors, delegating all other jobs to the women.
Category:Races