Rei Taan

The Rei Taan are a native Abexilan humanoid race with caprine characteristics. The caprine traits are the horns, tails, ears, wooly hair, unique vocal cords and more robust and leathery skin, as well as different hormones. The Rei Taan are not rebellious people, and they are inclined to following a leader. The exceptions to that are often called a "black sheep". It is thought that their origins come from a region of mountains and highlands, but they are also well suited to the dense forests and neverending grasslands of their now homeland, Renesphey.
With the arrival of the Anoshphites in Abexilas, they became integrated into the Anoshphite society and became important in the nation of Renesphey. Although they were well received by the migrants, their diseases ravaged the Rei Taan population, with around two thirds dying off specifically to Rotlung, a type of highly infectious respiratory disease.
== Culture ==
While their culture is majorly restricted to their race, the Rei Taan have also rapidly integrated into the overarching Anoshphite culture. In tribal times, it was common for males with the most ribbons wrapped (a practice that showcased their strength) in their arms to get the best mates. This cultural practice stopped after they reorganized into clans, but the ribbons stayed as a sign of strength. Their people are physically affectionate towards one another and friendly to the Anoshphites. They have a strong dueling and dominance culture. Due to their high value on honor, dueling still persisted during their clan phase, with clan representatives often dueling to their deaths. The size of their horns were treated superstitiously, with those with bigger size often being given positions of leadership and being made shamans.
Overall, there are known to have lived in the region of Renesphey for at least 1000 years. Their people have endured lots of hardships caused by both nature and invading groups, such as elves and the Salewan. Their technology has historically being inferior than those of their neighbours, but thanks to the difficult terrain, such as the mountain ranges and dense forests of Renesphey, they have mostly stayed safe from invasions. Therefore, their people are not an anxious people, and whenever migrants or travelers arrive, they treat them with friendliness. This does not mean that they go out of their way to meet those people, as their culture is by itself more isolationist.The Rei Taan have historically used a clan system instead of nobility, where the strongest family member would lead the rest of the clan.
The Rei Taan are magical beings, with their horns holding mana for their magics. Some Rei Taans are known for being powerful mages, usually mastering the nature around them.
Intermixing with other races is not uncommon for the Rei Taan. With the Salewans, their offspring can have a random assortment of characteristics from both parents. With humans, the offspring is usually a human with the added caprine horns of the Rei Taan.
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