Gith

Aslono Volskoya, Githzerai necromancer played by DylStur in the False Idol

The Gith are ancient Elves, thought to be the first species of elf to walk Val’Freya, the domain of Iceran. When Iceran chose to die, the Gith remained in Val’Freya while all the other races left. Val’Freya drifted partially into the Veil, and as a result the Gith slowly adapted to be able to manipulate psionic energy. Before long, the Gith began creating portals to the other planes in order to explore and document the universe and sub-planes of existence, and so some came to Fell. Most of them settled in Ekhayagar and Gladragar, so that’s where they’re most commonly found on Fell.

## Appearance

Gith skin tones range between pale green, yellow and orange, and they often have black spots across their cheeks and noses. They often have very slender builds compared to other humanoids, often appearing to be unnaturally thin by most other race's standards.

## History & Society

The Gith of Gladragar live in various societies with different ideals. While there are no physiological distinctions between Githyanki and Githzerai, their psionic abilities are significantly different as a result of of their societies' influence.

### Githyanki

Githyanki are highly militaristic, worshipping Minus and Trebor Nostaw as the heads of their pantheon. While there isn't any stigma towards magic, Githyanki often prefer to use psionics to enhance their martial abilities rather than learn magic and cast spells. Often they view the world through the philosophy of "Survival of the Fittest", pushing each other to grow in strength. Often children born with defects are abandoned to die, or be taken in by any selfless individuals who pity the abandoned child.

The Githyanki kingdom is ruled by two kings, the tradition going all the way back to an old king who died before he could name one of his two twin sons his successor. After consulting oracles and priests, the Githyanki came to the conclusion that both of the infants would be king, and both of their first born sons succeeded them upon their deaths. The two king system has been a staple of the Githyanki kingdom ever since.

### Githzerai

Githzerai value merit above all else. Worshipping Magnus and Trebor Nostaw as the heads of their pantheons, the Githzerai believe that everyone should be given ample chance to show their talents. They value logic above all else, often coming across as cold to other races. Magic is considered a significant gift, and both magical and psionic abilities are nurtured within the many Arcane Academies within their cities and settlements. Education is freely given to all within their society, and intellectualism is encouraged in everyone.

Githzerai settlements and cities have formed a nation within Gladragar founded on the tenets of equality and merit. Each city and settlement elects a representative via a direct participatory vote and the elected official joins a council who discuss issues affecting their homes.

Despite their emphasis on education, Githzerai have a robust military sense, most citizens take up martial training or learn various combat magics due to their many hostile neighbours. "A society that separates its scholars from its warriors has its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools" is a commonly used quote within Githzerai society, although its origin is unknown.