Arctic Lilmothiit

Arctic Lilmothiits are considered as only smugglers and theives, criminals in the eyes of their Lilmothiit cousins and Human counterparts. Most are ill-treated and denied service to shops, or transports, and even attacked in the streets for being there. A lot of Arctics are forced to continue a life of crime just to get by.
==Physical Description==
Arctic Lilmothiits closely resemble their common and more coloured brethren. They have pale coats of fur: often ash-grey or white, sometimes silver or a mixture, and all have red eyes which contrast varies from Arctic to Arctic. As a result of the much harsher environment Arctics have evolved in, they bear a more feral and wild appearance, sporting thicker coats, sharper, longer claws along with longer canines. They're also notably shorter then their cousins and smooth-skin counterparts: to the point that they're only several inches taller then a Halfling, with the expection of a few unnaturally tall Arctics who come close to average height, give or take. One other notable feature is their nocturnal behavior: far more so then their cousins, and their more sensitive eyes to light giving them even greater night-vision, but leaving them more prone to blindness from bright lights.
The most unique feature about Arctic Lilmothiits is their immunity to the cold: many thought it was their thicker coats of fur they have compared to their warmer cousins but this hasn't been the case. Arctic Lilmothiits also suffer from much warmer climates, most noticeable is the Summer times in the southern parts of L'keill, where heat injuries and exhaustion are more common.
==Lifespan==
Arctic Lilmothiits have a much shorter lifespan than a normal Lilmothiit or a Human. They only live for an average of forty years. 
==History==
===War of Bitter Snow===
The War of Bitter Snow was the name given to the conflict between the Arctics and their cousins who had made an joint-alliance with the humans. It's exact origins as to why the conflict sparked has been in great debate, many claiming the Arctics had either raided the neutral lands of L'keill - which their original homeland was once part of - or tried to make aggressive advances to claim territory for themselves. However, many stories passed down through the generations of Arctic tribes state that a long hatred has always existed between them and their cousins, 
===Exile of Endless White===
The Exile of Endless White is the name given to the great banishment of almost the entire Arctic population, save the few tribes that had escaped or the Arctics who had long since left the mountains.
==Culture==
===Native Home===
In the land that know forms the Northern Kingdom, the mountains were home to the Arctic Lilmothiits. A quiet and withdraw race, they were rarely heard or seen beyond their snowy home, mainly due to the long summers beyond their cold climates. The only times they were spotted outside was during autumn to early spring, and even then they stayed far from established civilaztion and only moved during the night.
===Tribes===
Before the near-forgotten event known as the War of Bitter Snow, the Arctic Lilmothiits lived in tribes that ranged from a few dozen to hundreds in each one. For the most part, the tribes live in a stable co-exist, however, skirmishes and minor clashes can occur between them, mainly over vital hunting grounds where game is plentiful as the harsh mountains yield little in the way of grown food.
===Marriage===
Unlike their cousins, Arctic Lilmothiits have a form of mating similar to the humans marriage. When two mates come together, a ceremony is held, especially true in the cases of tribe leaders mating into another tribe, joining them together, in the ceremony a ribbon is wrapped around and tied to the two newly joined mates as sign for their long-lasting courtship. In the remainder of the celebration, the ribbon remains tied, and is only severed once the night is over when the couple has mated.
Two mates may part whenever they wish, however, the two mated Arctics stay together for several months to years before parting and seeking new mates, so it isn't uncommon to find several Arctics sharing part of the same blood but, but it's likely that the pair will stay united until one or both perishes. 
==Reputation==
Most Arctics have an ill-reputation in Atherion, often portrayed as thieves and smugglers. Because of their hatred, Arctics are rarely treated as equals or given access of the same quality to facilities or shops unlike their Lilmothiit brethren and smooth-skin counterparts.
Even in the Remnant army, Arctics are mistreated and abused with their assailants being let off with light punishments or sometimes the punishments being placed on the Arctic victim themselves. Some have managed to earn a reputation for themselves in the military: through hard, honest work or fear. Namely one Arctic has earned a fearful reputation.
Some people tolerate Arctics and treat them as equals but for the most part they're hated, or often looked upon with mistrusted curiosity. 
==Arctic Claw==
The Arctic Claw is a politicol group formed by the Arctic Lilmothiits seeking their civil rights and equality. Not all Arctics agree with it but the majority have shown their appreciation and support for the group. However lately, once peaceful protests and rallies have become violent and organized attacks, such as setting fire to shops which refuse to serve Arctics or hijacking cargo from groups who use Arctics as a labour force or make them work in poor conditions.
It has been growing larger daily, with reports of robberies and raids by the Arctic Claw increasing. So far, they have not attacked any Remnant or Acardian forces but have slowly been provoking their attention as the group grows bolder - mainly disrupting the activities of both sides indirectly. 
==Trivia==
*Arctics are partially based upon the Khajiit in the Elder Scrolls game, Skyrim, in which they both share an ill-reputation, often branded as criminals.
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