Maratasen

Maratasen are somewhat similar to Kzin, so generally larger than a human (and bulkier) but not as large as Umar and kin. The only known tribes of Maratasen are those that are reported to have allied with Solara.email2020-06-18 13:59
The background info refers to their ferocity and their 'Pride structure'. Background
Some Maratasen worship SARN, or a variant of it.Zoom 2020-10-22 20:00
Advice on meeting Maratasen: When meeting in uncertain situations, draw your weapons (ie do not act as prey) but don't smile (ie don't bare your teeth.)Zoom 2021-03-04 21:00
According to a theory of the origin of the Elder Races, the Maratasen represent Fire.The Confusing Origins Of People
==Main Clans==
See Major Nomad Tribes
*Razorclaw Clan
*Redmane Clan
*Render Clan
*Warspring Clan
==Elder Race==
Maratasen are considered (by the CentaursDay 49-57 – Centaurs) to be one of the Elder Races and are depicted on the engraved stones in the Wyldwood shrines as a Lion.
==Razorclaw Clan==
Terfel: “Well, us Centaurs certainly aren’t the only nomads on the Eastern plains... and of course the Razorclaw Maratasen are out East as well. I hear they are trying to get over towards Wilston [sic] way with Snake and Wolverine clans.” [Along with the Droven, the Centaur Ur Kahn] 
(He stops suddenly, realising he may have said too much)Day 49-57 – Centaurs
==Factsheet==
Primarily a nomadic race, although there are settled enclaves in a number of the North Western cities. The clans roam the plans West of Far Haven and can also be found in the WereWoods. Although warlike in nature, outsiders are often surprised by the level of learning and culture found within the Maratasen race. Even within a Pride, the basic nomadic tribe unit, you are likely to find a mix of religious beliefs and outlooks.
The Prides are generally matriarchal, and each Pride tends to consist of around 400-500 individuals, the tendency is for larger Prides to split due to internal disagreements that can no longer be controlled by the leadership. Inter pride conflict is the norm, although when faced with a common foe the Maratasen can act swiftly to present a united front. One observer noted that within a day of the Elven invasions at Willston and Dalzon, all inter Pride conflict had ceased and a war leader had been appointed. When it became obvious that the Empire had no appetite for moving inland against the Tasen, this unity faded away just as quickly.
Perhaps surprisingly, encounters with Maratasen can generally avoid violence, they have no known racial or religious intolerances although care must be taken to avoid insult.
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For Drogo Fatbelly's incomparable views of this race, see Anthropological Guide to Cuisine
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