Mirelurker

A Human ethnicity with a wide distribution, they originated in lowland swamps of Central Thule prior to its destruction. However, they spread out in antiquity and can now be found as far away as the New World. Drawn to marshes, bogs, and swamps, they're known for their exceptional resilience to diseases and the ability to disappear into the murky lands they inhabit.
Mirelurkers vary considerably from one region to the next in terms of appearance; those found in Vinland and Dixie, for example, commonly have straight, dark hair and pale, sallow complexions, with dark eyes. Those found on the coastal remnants of Central Thule tend to have paler hair colors and greater height. Those found in Mezzoramia's dense jungles are often quite short and very dark in skin and hair color, while those dwelling in Paititi's jungles are often brown-skinned. These variations come from interbreeding with local populations, though Mirelurker culture remains largely the same regardless of their ancestry. They build on and around the water, raising simple dwellings on hummocks, stilts, wooden causeways, and even barges and canoes. They live in and off of the swamps, isolated from outsiders and surviving through subsistence. They have little interest in the busier and more complex lifestyles of outsiders, and while they're open enough with such individuals and small trade, they have little concern for seeking out more advanced technologies. Mirelurkers are a simple people who live close to nature and respect tradition and superstition.
Category:Human
Category:Human Subrace