Thalosian

The Thalosians are a people that are genetically mainstream human except for certain physical features. They lack melatonin over their entire bodies giving them pale white skin, and they have markings around several points of their bodies, around their eyes and around their nipples. These markings are usually a very dark blue-purple, with colors fading as they breed with other humans. Their hair is usually white or a reddish color, from fire engine red to pink or strawberry blonde and lighter. They are derisively called "pales" among worse things.
They originally hail from Thalos Valley, which lies between Kasteban and the elven realm of Syran Vale. The Thalosians came into conflict with these neighbors and the Trynsern to the south in a series of wars, culminating in the Thalos War when their society was annihilated and they were forced out of their territory and made to live in Imperial cities or flee beyond the borders of the First Empire.
Historically, the Thalosians have been associated with necromancy, deceit and evil. Many Trynsern and others still accuse them of such, but this is not necessarily true. There are foul traditions in their history that many Thalosians are drawn to due in large part to their being forced out of general society, but many Thalosians strive to live normal lives and to get ahead along with their neighbors. Some are driven to excel in politics, religion, and other respectful fields. Still, discrimination is rife. Many cities and town still have discriminatory laws regarding them, or in not, did have recently enough that the damage is still fresh. For example, for a long time Delternas had laws that Thalosians were not to be seen on street level in daytime, so to this day they are mostly found plying the canals at night where they are employed by the Archduke to clean the waterways (a nasty job). Their markings are generally considered the marks of ancient pacts with devils that their race made.
The tendancy in recent years has been for the Trynsern people to ease up on their attitudes on the Thalosians, especially in the large cities where they live close together. They are now seen as somewhat exotic, and their food and music have become more popular with their neighbors. The Kastebani and Syrans are slower to forgive.
== D20 Game Rules ==
== GURPS Game Rules ==
[10] Points in one of the following packages
* Power Investiture 1 [10] for some sort of death or demon related deity from ancient Thalosian faith (typically Nezdul) or Ulthril from the Divine Circle.
* Magery 1 (Necromancy School only -%40) [6], and 4 Necromancy School skills [4], must have Magery 0 [5] already. This is in addition to other Magery levels purchased.
* Any combination of Talents worth [10] points, generally bent towards sneakiness and affiliation with fell forces, such as: Close to Hell, Craftiness, Cunning Folk, Elder Gift, Occultist, Smooth Operator (another [5] points required), Spirit Talker, Stalker, Strangler, Street-Smart, Street-Smarts, Thanatologist.
They also need Social Stigma (discriminated race) [-5]; Unnatural Features [-2]; Weakness (Sunlight) 1d/30 min (Variable) [-6].
Most Thalosians are native in the Culture they came up in, usually Trynsern. Their native Language is usually that of their homeland, though they may choose Thalosian instead.
== Noteworthy Thalosians ==
*Amphligore Dengalio: Strange young boy who is an agent for K.O.M.E.T.
*Corvira Levlor: Corporal in the Trynser City Municipal Force.
*Tatara Somart: Priestess of Ulthril associated with Timien Griffonsmane and Lyus Sleyden.
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Category:Thalos
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