The Aurians

ORIGIN: The Aurians are an agricultural community of Smolings. Smolings originally evolved from stonish creatures born from the mountain called Dyrgja. Long ago, a large group of Dyrgja left their mountain home to journey across the surface. Along their journey they were given a divine blessing from the god Auria, who turned them from stone into flesh and blood. Although not all Smolings chose to continue to follow Auria’s guidance, those that did called themselves Aurians. The Aurians live simply and mostly peacefully, and through their worship of Auria they have gained vast knowledge on the magical arts of healing and restoration. 
ART: The Aurians value artistic endeavors, as long as they have some practical application. Woodworking and sculpting, as well as music and dancing are important elements of the culture. From the moment that Smolings drew their first breath as fleshly beings, singing became a staple of entertainment. While singing is more culturally significant, the Aurians have developed many other breath-based instruments. Singing, chanting, and playing instruments quickly became a part of their practices in restoration magic as well.
RELIGION: Their worship of the god Auria is interwoven into every aspect of their culture. The Aurians believe that they are her chosen people because of the blessing she bestowed upon them. While they do not require that non-Aurians devote themselves to her, they do not take kindly to those that would disparage her. Aurians are generally welcoming and hospitable, but they never forget those who offend their god.