Greenfolk

The Greenfolk are a race native to the known worlds. Comprised of pure plant matter, the Greenfolk originate from a distant land predating recorded history.
== Biology and Appearance ==
Then Greenfolk are sentient beings comprised entirely of plant matter, creating a humanoid structure composed on interweaving, thick, and fibrous green vines. Their lifestyle and somewhat magical biological origins cause their lifespan to average ~500 years, reaching adulthood at age 50. As with most plants, Greenfolk predominantly consume energy from the sun through photosynthesis. While having a humanoid body structure, Greenfolk do not have a humanoid concept of a nose, instead processing smells through pores in their body. Similar to most plants, Greenfolk have male and female genders, but some have been recorded as being both male and female. 
As Greenfolk age, they are known to grow in size when living in perfect growth conditions, and due to their long lifespan, can often grow to be over 10 ft tall.
== History ==
=== Origins ===
Little is known about the history of the Greenfolk prior to their arrival in the known worlds, with any recorded history of their home being destroyed in it's culimating disaster. 
However, a large part of Greenfolk customs includes oral history, and as such a story has persisted among Greenfolk. The story is said to have been passed down by survivors of the destruction: 
"Upon the beginning of time, there became a land ordained to be the home and origin of all life. That land was known only as 'To be'. It was later combined to be called "Tobee" by it's inhabitants. Upon this land was a vastness of life, created as a reflection of the complexity of life itself. Both Good and Evil called this land home, with a struggle for survival inevitable, the most advnced peoples of Tobee gathered in groups across the land and grew as one. The Greenfolk grew to be a dominant, yet peaceful force. The young embraced the land into their souls and created dense homes among the lush forests of Tobee, led by the most knowlegable among them, who came to be called the 'Allseed'. The Allseed's surrendered their physical freedom for ultimate wisdom by conjoining themselves with the largest and oldest trees, so that their knowledge was always accessible. Greenfolk of advanced age roamed the lands as Nomads; spreading tales and acting as defenders against evil when necessary. 
Tobee flourished for centuries, a land embued with balance. That was until an unknown doom befell the land. Some say over time the evil had leeched into the once mighty soil and consumed the land from within; others say an omniscient and omnipotent being descended from above and punished the world for an unknown act. Regardless of it's cause, the few surviving Greenfolk were carried out to the seat atop the backs of a great tree, said to be large enough to carry 500 Greenfolk aged 100. Atop the sterling blue waves the Greenfolk survived for millenia." 
- Epoch of the Cliffs, Tree's, and Oceans 
Little is known about the 'Evil'. Other tales tell of red skinned creatures 'infused with the essence of Evil'. 
Eventually, the Greenfolk slowly began to appear across the known worlds, making appearances in tavern's and farms, with relatively little being known about them. Unfarmiliar with settlement after millenia adrift, many Greenfolk still choose to maintain their traditions of a nomadic lifestyle. 
== Culture ==
=== Religion ===
While no organized religion survived the destruction of their homeland, Greenfolk are known to hold a sacred belief for the sun, and all life, making their beliefs generally compatible with most religions across the known worlds. 
=== Violence ===
Greenfolk traditionally do not engage in violent acts unless deemed necessary in accordance to their ancient cutoms of defending the 'embued Good' againt the 'essence of Evil'. In modern context, this is interpreted in many different ways, which is why some Greenfolk choose to forgo violence entirety, acting as a pacifist.
=== Politics ===
Historically, Greenfolk operated with Tribalism, keeping to their local communities. However, they occasionally engaged in strategic Confederacies with other Tribes in time of unnatual turmoil. This could be seen in a modern context as an early acceptance of Federalism, Absolutism, or Representative democracy.
=== Clothing ===
Traditional Greenfolk clothing is much less clothing and more a continuation of their body in a more visually appealing manner appearing like clothing; with many making coverings by growing out parts of their body to resemble clothing. Though, it has also been seen to make clothing out of other plant matter, or in modern contexts, adapting to wearing more standard clothing.
Category:Races
Category:Traveler's Era