Grazleks

Species - Homo Eldri Ostrana

Location - Found mostly on the plains of Dalmaek - a few sightings have been seen in the open areas of Northern Dalysium.

Origin - The Grazleks are a very old race, equaling or even predating the elves.

Appearance - From the waist up, Grazleks resemble humans, though very muscular and with tanned skin. They are much taller and larger than humans, usually easily twelve feet tall. From the waist down they have large, furred, bent legs, ending in large flexible paws. They have a long whiplike tail that is prehensile. Their other distinctive feature is their single horn on their head. Grazleks are very long lived, but also very rare - most of them sport long beards and stern faces, though are still incredibly strong. They are a very fast race, their legs being very powerful - they can also leap higher than humans and a kick from one will easily snap a man's spine.

Disposition - Grazleks are isolationist, gruff and suspicious of outsiders. They have lived on the north-west plains for a long time in relative freedom, until the Dalmaeks and Elves arrived. The newcomers were frightened of the strength and animosity of the Grazleks and attacked and forced them away whenever they encountered them. The already disagreeable Grazleks were raised to levels of fury and until the wandering cities were built regularly raided the towns of their enemies, able to destroy much before escaping at incredible speeds. Since the wandering cities gave their enemies dominance, their numbers have dramatically decreased, to the point where it's said that they are entirely extinct. They're mostly used as a scary story by Dalmaeks and Elves. Among the nomad cultures, they are still feared but also given a very large amount of respect and are worshiped as a form of demi-god, known as the "Old Men of the Plains." Sighting one is said to be an omen of a momentous happening, wether good or ill.

Magic - Grazleks seem attuned to Red Magic mostly, specifically to the controlling of electricity. Their skill increases slowly but surely - as the remaining ones tend to be very old they are known as terrifying masters of the thunder and lightening.