Sanyar

Sanyar was the name given to the race of nomadic people that originally inhabited the north-eastern wastes of Eastern Astria. They were closely related to humans in appearance, though they displayed unusual bestial features. They were later considered by Esrian scholars to share the same ancestry.
They were a hardy people, tempered by winter and the barren expanses from which their race was widely speculated to have originated. Their true origin, however, was never discovered and remained a mystery long into the late ages of the world.
== Information ==
=== Physical Description ===
Sanyar were on average shorter or as tall as humans, although their bodies tended to be leaner and lighter. They were regarded as natural sprinters and acrobats, being light on their feet without lacking muscular density. Their bodies were capable of producing unnaturally potent bursts of strength, and their physical abilities could be greatly heightened for short periods.
Arguably the most distinctive feature of the Sanyar were their bestial features that were primarily canine in appearance. They had prominent ears and tails that typically rested outside their clothing, and their jaws often displayed sharpened teeth, especially fangs.
Their hair grew not unlike that of humans, but was noticeably thicker and more fur-like from generations spent in the bitter cold. In addition, many Sanyar developed a dense but short protective layer of hair covering the majority of their bodies. Although these hairs were often faint and gave the appearance of unaffected skin, they were incredibly effective in retaining body temperature in extremely cold environments. This also meant that Sanyar were uniquely uncomfortable in warmer climates.
They shared the colour of their eyes, skin and hair with that of the Ostian people, owing to the similar climate of their respective homelands. Their hair could be any mix of blacks, greys or browns, though always bore a slightly frosted appearance. Their eyes were typically grey, green and amber.
== History ==
=== Speculated Origins ===
Unlike many of the races on Esria, the Sanyar did not have any specific point of origin. It was widely accepted that their race had started in Eastern Astria, but it could not be said for certain. Their society did not document their shared history well, and by the time of the Imperial Era, those who had once carried the knowledge had long since taken such secrets to the grave.
An Artavan historian, Janyk Lukomski, was particularly fascinated with the seemingly unknown origins of the Sanyar. In 1551 B.E, he posited the theory that the history of the Sanyar was one that they as a collective people had elected to forget. He highlighted two possible reasons for this; that they had been created as the result of an accident, or that their origins stemmed from a sinister act of some kind. This theory proved to be the most popular and widely accepted, especially after the discovery of evidence that strongly supported his hypothesis.Category:Browse