Humans

Humans of the Cobalt Sea are a relatively recent population of human refugees who fled the fallen desert empire of Bastion.

## History

Facing overwhelming demonic forces in their homeland, the surviving humans abandoned the sprawling empire of Bastion and travelled for almost a year before reaching the Skeleton Coast. The humans split into several factions, and remain scattered throughout the region to this day.

## Biology

Humans typically have brown skin and dark hair, with rounded ears. They have strong traditions of body art and modification, with tattoos having strong significance. Humans are particularly devout to their respective deities, notably so compared to some other races in the region.

## Settlements and Infrastructure

Bastion was the largest human city in the region, and since it's fall, humans have scattered. They are often found living amongst Catfolk.

## Art and Culture

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### Language

Humans speak Human and Common.

Humans pass on their forenames, and craft their surnames as titles upon coming of age. These names can shift and change as they live, to mark their achievements.

Formal introductions reference the surnames of forebears - this may include parents, grandparents, or even distant ancestors.

**Examples:** Malaki (the) Smeltfire, son of the Starhammer, Lupita (the) Darkbane, daughter of the Wolf and the Sharpshot, Brand Mal the Lost, child of the Lightbringer.

## Society and Relationships

The Mortalani are group of clerics, acolytes, and worshippers of the goddess Pharan, known for their beliefs in prophecy and the natural order of death within the universe. The Mortalani were often in opposition to the elite of Bastion and their traditions related to death, including belief that one must pay their way into the afterlife. They abhor the undead and necromancers, seeing such use of the dead as going against the natural order of the world.

Those Who Seek the Sea, or more commonly the Seakers, are a religious cult that believes that the people of Bastion were fated to be driven towards the coast, in search of being reunited with a powerful Marid deity. Seaker missionaries are often encountered where water-aligned deities are worshipped, searching for knowledge.

The remnants of the nobility of Bastion have flocked to centres of culture, hoping to embed themselves and regain some semblance of the privileged life they lead before.

Other humans tend towards civilian life in multicultural hubs, or have taken to a life of piracy. They have found particular kindness from Catfolk, and are often found living amongst them.

## Death, Deities and Belief

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### Death Rites

what steps are traditionally taken when someone dies

### Death Ajacent Roles

how are roles related to death (eg morticians) considered within their culture

## Notable Figures

* Strawberry
* Henry Sawyer
* Tlatla Maquis (half Catfolk)

## Campaign Events

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## 5e Mechanics

### Traits

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