Lowlander

A Human ethnicity found in Western and Eastern Thule and Greater Albion, and thought to be related to both the Highlander and Midlander populations in those regions. They are of a slightly smaller stature than Highlanders, similar to Midlanders, but are more prone to the lighter complexions and fairer hair, skin, and eye colors of the former. Culturally, they seem to be a mixture of both of these groups; less restrained than the Midlanders, but more than the Highlanders, and prone to forming regional city-states centered around military fortifications. They tend to inhabit the floodplains surrounding major rivers, lending them their name. Most enjoy a simple, pastoral life on large farms or in small villages centered around a mixture of Church and trade. These communities are in turn usually defended and policed by travelling warbands funded by the capital and beholden to a King, who in turn answers to a High King over the greater area.
Lowlanders are known for their fiery tempers, fondness for hard drink and hearty meals, and propensity for causing and getting into (and out of) trouble through their words and actions. They're not as open about their sexuality as Highlanders, but less prudish than Midlanders, and have a large body of romantic traditions, bawdy tales, and ribald jokes. Most wouldn't be caught dead having sex anywhere near a public space... but they'd be happy to experiment behind closed doors. And talk about it over a pint later.
Lowlanders tend to prefer simple, practical dress accentuated with elaborate jewelry on both men and women. They're particularly fond of religious iconography and swirling, twisting patterns and labyrinths. These are often combined into complex works that can seem almost hypnotic to look at. They also have a strong tradition of tattooing similar patterns on their bodies that is occasionally adopted by Highlanders and other outsiders.
Unlike their Midlander kin, they tend to be quite respectful of the Primal Magics and the Fae, but remain distrustful of the Arcane and the Occult. Psionics are a bit more accepted, but there's little training for it in their communities, so most of their practitioners are Wilders. Sorcerers are often seen as being tainted... as are Witches, Warlocks, and others who dabble in such practices.
Category:Human
Category:Human Subrace
Category:Eire