Blemmyaki

This small and feral race live deep within the dark and stunted forest of Taur Blemmye. They are small hairless creatures, usually with light green skin. Some have pink or even blue flesh- and these are usually more sensitive to the essence and make powerful channelers or wizards. They are headless, and have one eye where their chest should be, and a large mouth filled with jagged teeth.
They are primitive, yet intelligent. Most of their weapons are carved from wood, though they scavange weapons and armour from other races. Although they usually live in small underground caves beneath the roots of the trees, two clans reside in vast cities within the eaves of the forest- Blerh and Plirh in their native tongue. The origins of the cities are unknown, for they were surely not built by the Blemmyaki. Some speculate that they were built by some ancient race of Gnomes, or perhaps some long deceased Dwarves. The Blemmyaki themselves believe they were built by their Gods, and given to them for their loyalty. The cities of Blerh and Plirh are almost constantly at war with each other, and the Blemmyaki who live within have access to weapons and armour left behind by the'Gods.' They look down on their forest-dwelling kin.
Blemmyaki are entirely carniverous, and generally subsist on the various animals in the forest. They are fond of all meats, however, and Human, Elf or even Orc are a delicacy. They would never consider canibalism, however. They are fiercely territorial, and anybody entering their area, even other Blemmyak clansmen, will be immediately attacked. They are aggressive fighters, and even the Vancu give their forest a wide-berth.
Despite their aggression towards others, they maintain a strict set of laws that govern behaviour, honour and even warfare between other Blemmyak clans. These laws are made by the Exalted, the shamans and lawgivers of the Blemmyaki. The Exalted are able to communicate with the trees, the old Gods of the Blemmyaki who turned to wood in order to stand vigil over them. The punishment for breaking laws varies, but often leads to banishment from the sacred Forests. Most who are banished don't survive, yet some find their way to the cities of Man, and some even learn to speak the Common Tongue and function in society.
Each of the clans is ruled by a Primus (Perhmah), chosen by the Gods through the Exalted. He often the strongest of the Blemmyaki, though not necessarily the smartest, and wears the finest armour the clan possesses.
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