Peltz (Race)

## Peltz Info

### Background Info

Found across Aavikko in every crevice, crack, and hole of civilization, the widely adaptable and fluffy bipeds known as Peltz or Sabiti, have been well known as capable mercenaries, hunters and scoundrels for centuries prior. First “discovered” in ancient times around the 1st century, their legacy begun as isolated tribes in Riqueza, living among nature prior to their eventual subjugation to the Borwnians. While not particularly savages, their concept of power laid within the survival of the fittest, broken up among tribalistic leaders and nomadic clans living among Riquezan hillsides.

Left alone they could very well have united as one, although warmongering in the east and the desire to expand would overcome that isolation, crossing swords with the neighboring Borwnia in their conquest of subjugation. It took decades of war; pragmatic as it was, to wrestle the bribón into submission and centuries to cement their people into the Empire culturally. Many tribes fled eastward as Borwnians were closing in - others swearing their allegiance in hopes of elevating social status. Those who had escaped the Imperials would settle among Kirhan and Granica, the later renamed to East Ferres following the Empire’s collapse.

While tribalism in bribón culture would gradually die out, the mass-migrations east of the empire would trigger an ethnic and cultural split in the race, creating an alternate sub-culture known as the Sabiti. Within the century, this sub-culture would become the foundation of a new political, economical and militant power in the east, forming the Granica Khanate. After Kirhan was annexed by the Empire, it’s inhabitants were renamed under the local and regional dialect, the Peltz.

Although the Borwnian Empire would collapse centuries after, it integrated a much needed bond between humanity and the bribón (Riqueza dialect), becoming equitable under the cultural norms of Ferres and Riqueza; prompting many other kingdoms or realms to do the same. In conclusion, while the race shares many differences with others in Aavikko; they are seen as equal or even better than some, upholding a legacy of excellent soldiers, mercenaries, and hunters across the continent. They are not found in Druzmor.

### Biology & Appearance

Universally, Peltz or Sabiti are bipedal humanoid or anthropomorphic animals with species ranging from mammals, avians and reptiles alike. While a variety of the species are incompatible for cross-species interbreeding, few have been known to reproduce with Humans, suggesting an unknown link between the two races. They can look very similar to their insentient and animalistic counterparts, however mistaking them as such is usually difficult due to clothing, bipedalism and ability to form words.

In terms of evolutionary advantages or adaptations, Peltz have evolved with heightened senses and low-light vision. Between their already heightened senses, enhanced senses of smell, hearing or touch sensitivity are prevalent among the species and Peltz are regarded as superior trackers. Many Peltz possess strengths similar to their animal counterparts with few limitations for their more humanoid counterparts.

Among their diet and exercise, Peltz are oftentimes regarded fit or muscular, although obesity may occur when improperly fed and exercised. Starving in Peltz or Sabiti occurs faster than Humans and at nearly twice the rate. Respectfully, Peltz can be either carnivores or herbivores.