The Quenched

The Quenched consider themselves the original people, the oldest people, the oldest culture that has survived without any Gods which has existed since before the Gods. They trace their lineage to First, the demigod of the Forge, a mortal man uplifted by Myrtu to help him design the heavens after he saw him create the wheel. As he resented the Gods, so did they. The Quenched followed the ancient practices of man before the Gods. They worshipped nature, the moon, and their ancestors.
               The Quenched are a confederation of three people, three different sentient species that have all decided to band together in a harsh climate. First, the Humans, who were the original members of the tribe. Their people search for the lost forge of their people, the Soulfire Forge, that they believe will help them forge a new future. For this reason, these people are semi-nomadic, rotating seasonally between different specified massive seasonal forges, but staying exclusively on the Maitreya River otherwise. It’s bad luck to walk on dry land.
               The first people humans found were the Orcs. A long, long time ago, an expedition of the People of the Pillar got lost and were unable to return to their homeland. They eventually settled here, in the Pronger Valley, and began trading and interacting with the humans. The humans found the Orcs to be exceptional smiths due to their stamina and strength, and the two societies integrated.
               The birdlike Quetzal, however, were driven out of their nearby homeland of Bluebrush by agitated spirits. Used to living in trees, not sure how to function on dry land, the Quenched took them in and welcomed them. They proved themselves in the Fabricator class, as their nimble and dexterous fingers make them talented jewelers and craftsmen.  
               Each species is represented on the tribunal. Furthermore, there are 10 Elders, each representing a profession. The focus is more on family houses than individuals.
               Assisting the Quenched are their trustworthy companions, the massive, hairy Semblas. These aggressive and territorial herbivores have massive strength and assist the Quenched in their journeys around Pronger Valley, transporting massive amounts of goods to the nearby forges.