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Introduction:	The Torinok are a people of great stature and patience, resembling humanoid yaks with thick, woolen coats, broad, steady frames, and large, curved horns that sweep back like the rolling meadows they protect. They are the keepers of the land, believing that true strength comes not from chasing the wind, but from standing firm against it.
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Biology and Physical Traits:	* Build & Stature – The Torinok are tall and powerfully built, standing between 7 to 9 feet (2.1–2.7 meters) tall, with broad shoulders and a natural heft that makes them unshakable even in the strongest winds. * Fur & Coloration – Their thick fur provides protection from Vaelthar’s shifting climate. Fur colors range from deep earthen browns and golden wheat tones to pale storm-gray and white. Some bear mottled or streaked patterns reminiscent of wild meadows. * Horns – Large and sweeping, their horns curve back elegantly, growing thicker with age. Some polish them to a smooth sheen, while others engrave them with patterns that mark family, territory, or significant life events. * Eyes – Warm and steady, their eyes are rich amber, deep brown, or warm gold, reflecting the endless horizons of Vaelthar.
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Culture and Society:	The Torinok do not move with the wind; they endure it. They see life not as a journey of endless wandering, but as a field to cultivate, a legacy to leave behind. Patience Over Haste – The Torinok believe in slow, purposeful action. To act too quickly is to act without understanding. Roots Over Roads – They reject the idea that life is meant to be fleeting. Instead, they build, shape, and leave something lasting for those who come after them. Stewards, Not Masters – Unlike the Vey’Lora, who flow with Vaelora’s breath, the Torinok believe their role is to anchor the land, to tend it, to ensure its beauty remains even when the wind has passed.
Notable Settlements:	Despite Vaelthar’s shifting nature, the Torinok construct enduring sanctuaries that resist erosion and time. * Petal-Keeps – Massive, earthen halls reinforced with woven grass, stone, and rooted flora, where the Torinok gather for councils, feasts, and shelter during storms. * Verdant Terraces – Instead of planting in open fields, the Torinok cultivate tiered meadows, ensuring that flowers, grains, and roots remain even as the wind shifts the land. * Horns of the Earth – Carved stone monoliths, shaped like the horns of great Torinok ancestors, stand in sacred places, marking the endurance of their people.
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==Relationship with the Vey’Lora== Though both peoples inhabit Vaelthar, their philosophies create a constant push and pull. The Torinok see the Vey’Lora as fleeting, unwilling to commit to the land. To them, the nomads are like wild pollen—beautiful, but directionless. The Vey’Lora see the Torinok as stubborn, unable to see that change is the only constant in Vaelora’s realm. Despite their differences, both acknowledge that they need one another—the Torinok build, and the Vey’Lora ensure nothing grows stagnant.

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