The old ones

## History

The Liin, or the old ones
as most Angleaddans call them, have lived in the northern and eastern
parts of the kingdom for far longer than the kingdom settlers. First
discovered by the Falcon clan when they fled north during the early
wars, their closest settlements were more or less assimilated into
the clan with little conflict. The clansmen were surprised by the
mostly peaceful nature of the Liin, and quickly learned that they
were extremely loyal to anyone who showed them respect and treated
them well. Their numbers were never large, something that was
explained centuries later when settlers stumbled upon the warlike
painted ones. Back in ancient times the two people had been mostly
the same, but as the shamans took control over more and more tribes,
the more practical and peaceful ones fled to avoid enslavement or
death. Under the protection of their new masters however the Liin
flourished and grew in number, soon mingling with the clans and
adapting well within the new kingdom.

## Culture

Even though the Liin have
lived within the kingdom since it's founding, many of their villages
still keep to their old ways in most regards. Most of their kind are
deeply religious, but over the years they have been converted to the
faith of the Angleaddans. For this reason every Liin village contains
at least one temple, and it's considered a great honor amongst them
to be accepted into any position in the clergy. This has led to some
conflict with more secular parts of the population however, since the
Liin adhere to strict religious rules and doctrine. Many a unwary
traveller has found themselves either driven from their villages or
arrested for either remarks or actions that the villagers deem
blasphemous.

Most Liin are either
artisans or farmers, taking great pride in creating things and
bringing forth life. A few however choose to become warriors if they
find a cause or lord they believe in. Since they believe that a
promise must always be kept, they tend to be extremely loyal and
completely incorruptible. A saying in the kingdom goes that it's
easier to make a stone float than having a Liin soldier abandon his
post. This attitude also reflects on other aspects of their lives,
for example how any trader will refuse to haggle over anything. Many
other citizens of the kingdom thinks this makes the Liin quite dull
and rigid, but their focus and dedication makes them sought after by
many who are in need of skilled and honest labour.

Laws are almost as
essential to the Liin as the gods, and criminals will face fast and
strict punishment if caught by them. If forced to do anything
unlawful, most Liin will gladly surrender themselves to the
authorities without question. Lying and unlawful behaviour is viewed
as one of the most horrible things possible, and if any of their
people fails to make amends for his crimes he or she will be
permanently cast out by both their people and families.

## Physical appearance

Most Liin stand between 5
and 6ft tall, with females just a little shorter than the men. Their
skin is on the pale side, with hair colours ranging from dark red and
brown to pitch black. They are somewhat slimmer built than their
cousins amongst the painted ones, but they are famed for a strong
constitution if not pure strength.