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|Name=Thavariin

|Civilized=Yes

|Image=[[File:~~Thavariin - Male 01~~.jpg|center|frameless]]

|Image=[[File:Tharavin_Female.jpg|center|frameless]]

|Plural=Thavariin

|Spirit Origin=Evrelth

|Classification=Human

|Homeland=Sirel ~~Coastlands~~

|Homeland=[[Sirel Coast]]

|Average Height=5'6"–6'2"

|Average lifespan=50-70 years

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|Introduction=The Thavariin are a human-descended people native to the Sirel Coastlands, a rugged and temperamental region of cliffs, mists, and restless tides along the western edge of [[Orethil]]. Known for their open emotional expression and highly ceremonial culture, the Thavariin view feeling not as a private experience but as a shared language of memory, transformation, and release. Their society is shaped around cycles of mourning, joy, fury, and quietude—each granted space within public life.

Spiritually, the Thavariin are aligned with Evrelth, the ~~Ascended~~ Spirit of Emotion. Evrelth represents the entire range of human feeling, both ecstatic and despairing, and is believed to manifest in the sea’s shifting mood, the silence of low mist, or the cry of gulls across wind-cut cliffs. Through this influence, the Thavariin have developed a worldview in which emotional truth carries more weight than tradition or permanence.

Spiritually, the Thavariin are aligned with [[Evrelth]], the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of Emotion. Evrelth represents the entire range of human feeling, both ecstatic and despairing, and is believed to manifest in the sea’s shifting mood, the silence of low mist, or the cry of gulls across wind-cut cliffs. Through this influence, the Thavariin have developed a worldview in which emotional truth carries more weight than tradition or permanence.

Unlike more reserved cultures, the Thavariin make little effort to conceal their inner states. Anger, grief, love, and awe are openly expressed in both daily life and structured rites. While their customs may appear volatile to outsiders, their internal systems of emotional ritual, symbolic attire, and communal balance offer a stable and enduring framework for collective identity.

|Origin and Nature=The Thavariin emerged from early human migratory waves during the latter phases of the Great Migration. Unlike other lineages that settled inland or in sheltered basins, the Thavariin’s ancestors established themselves along the wind-battered cliffs and shifting coves of what would become the Sirel Coastlands. Over generations, their culture took shape in direct response to the region’s volatile climate, unstable terrain, and sensory immediacy.

|Origin and Nature=The Thavariin emerged from early human migratory waves during the latter phases of the [[Great Migration]]. Unlike other lineages that settled inland or in sheltered basins, the Thavariin’s ancestors established themselves along the wind-battered cliffs and shifting coves of what would become the Sirel Coastlands. Over generations, their culture took shape in direct response to the region’s volatile climate, unstable terrain, and sensory immediacy.

Without the protective enclosure of mountains or deep forests, early Thavariin communities were exposed to sudden storms, intense light shifts, and the persistent roar of the sea. These environmental pressures, combined with limited arable land, fostered a society attuned to internal resilience rather than material continuity. Emotional expression became a communal necessity—a means of cohesion, clarity, and shared endurance.

The Thavariin’s spiritual alignment with Evrelth, the ~~Ascended~~ Spirit of Emotion, emerged gradually. Oral traditions suggest that Evrelth did not come to them as doctrine, but as a presence—felt in the turning tide, the gut-pull of sorrow, or the euphoric hush before a storm. Over time, rites developed to externalize feeling as a sacred act, with seasonal observances structured around cycles of mourning, celebration, fury, and renewal.

The Thavariin’s spiritual alignment with Evrelth, the Ascendant Spirit of Emotion, emerged gradually. Oral traditions suggest that Evrelth did not come to them as doctrine, but as a presence—felt in the turning tide, the gut-pull of sorrow, or the euphoric hush before a storm. Over time, rites developed to externalize feeling as a sacred act, with seasonal observances structured around cycles of mourning, celebration, fury, and renewal.

|Biology and Physical Traits=The Thavariin are physically comparable to other human lineages, though certain traits reflect generations of adaptation to the variable and coastal environment of the Sirel Coastlands. They typically range in height from 5'6" to 6'2", with sturdy builds and agile movement suited for rocky terrain and unpredictable weather. Skin tones vary from wind-burnished bronze to ash-toned olive, with visible freckling common along exposed areas. Hair tends to be red thick and dark, often worn loosely or tied back for ritual occasions.

|Biology and Physical Traits=[[File:Theravin_Man.jpg|thumb|A Tharavin man]]

The Thavariin are physically comparable to other human lineages, though certain traits reflect generations of adaptation to the variable and coastal environment of the Sirel Coastlands. They typically range in height from 5'6" to 6'2", with sturdy builds and agile movement suited for rocky terrain and unpredictable weather. Skin tones vary from wind-burnished bronze to ash-toned olive, with visible freckling common along exposed areas. Hair tends to be red thick and dark, often worn loosely or tied back for ritual occasions.

Their facial features are expressive and mobile, shaped as much by cultural emphasis on emotional openness as by genetics. Eyebrows, eyes, and mouths tend to show greater motion than in more restrained populations, and social training reinforces this expressivity. Eye colors span from stormy grey and muted green to pale amber, with irises often appearing flecked or ringed in low light.

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 |Name=Thavariin
 |Civilized=Yes
-|Image=[[File:Thavariin - Male 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
+|Image=[[File:Tharavin_Female.jpg|center|frameless]]
 |Plural=Thavariin
 |Spirit Origin=Evrelth
 |Classification=Human
-|Homeland=Sirel Coastlands
+|Homeland=[[Sirel Coast]]
 |Average Height=5'6"–6'2"
 |Average lifespan=50-70 years
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 |Introduction=The Thavariin are a human-descended people native to the Sirel Coastlands, a rugged and temperamental region of cliffs, mists, and restless tides along the western edge of [[Orethil]]. Known for their open emotional expression and highly ceremonial culture, the Thavariin view feeling not as a private experience but as a shared language of memory, transformation, and release. Their society is shaped around cycles of mourning, joy, fury, and quietude—each granted space within public life.
-Spiritually, the Thavariin are aligned with Evrelth, the Ascended Spirit of Emotion. Evrelth represents the entire range of human feeling, both ecstatic and despairing, and is believed to manifest in the sea’s shifting mood, the silence of low mist, or the cry of gulls across wind-cut cliffs. Through this influence, the Thavariin have developed a worldview in which emotional truth carries more weight than tradition or permanence.
+Spiritually, the Thavariin are aligned with [[Evrelth]], the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of Emotion. Evrelth represents the entire range of human feeling, both ecstatic and despairing, and is believed to manifest in the sea’s shifting mood, the silence of low mist, or the cry of gulls across wind-cut cliffs. Through this influence, the Thavariin have developed a worldview in which emotional truth carries more weight than tradition or permanence.
 Unlike more reserved cultures, the Thavariin make little effort to conceal their inner states. Anger, grief, love, and awe are openly expressed in both daily life and structured rites. While their customs may appear volatile to outsiders, their internal systems of emotional ritual, symbolic attire, and communal balance offer a stable and enduring framework for collective identity.
-|Origin and Nature=The Thavariin emerged from early human migratory waves during the latter phases of the Great Migration. Unlike other lineages that settled inland or in sheltered basins, the Thavariin’s ancestors established themselves along the wind-battered cliffs and shifting coves of what would become the Sirel Coastlands. Over generations, their culture took shape in direct response to the region’s volatile climate, unstable terrain, and sensory immediacy.
+|Origin and Nature=The Thavariin emerged from early human migratory waves during the latter phases of the [[Great Migration]]. Unlike other lineages that settled inland or in sheltered basins, the Thavariin’s ancestors established themselves along the wind-battered cliffs and shifting coves of what would become the Sirel Coastlands. Over generations, their culture took shape in direct response to the region’s volatile climate, unstable terrain, and sensory immediacy.
 Without the protective enclosure of mountains or deep forests, early Thavariin communities were exposed to sudden storms, intense light shifts, and the persistent roar of the sea. These environmental pressures, combined with limited arable land, fostered a society attuned to internal resilience rather than material continuity. Emotional expression became a communal necessity—a means of cohesion, clarity, and shared endurance.
-The Thavariin’s spiritual alignment with Evrelth, the Ascended Spirit of Emotion, emerged gradually. Oral traditions suggest that Evrelth did not come to them as doctrine, but as a presence—felt in the turning tide, the gut-pull of sorrow, or the euphoric hush before a storm. Over time, rites developed to externalize feeling as a sacred act, with seasonal observances structured around cycles of mourning, celebration, fury, and renewal.
+The Thavariin’s spiritual alignment with Evrelth, the Ascendant Spirit of Emotion, emerged gradually. Oral traditions suggest that Evrelth did not come to them as doctrine, but as a presence—felt in the turning tide, the gut-pull of sorrow, or the euphoric hush before a storm. Over time, rites developed to externalize feeling as a sacred act, with seasonal observances structured around cycles of mourning, celebration, fury, and renewal.
-|Biology and Physical Traits=The Thavariin are physically comparable to other human lineages, though certain traits reflect generations of adaptation to the variable and coastal environment of the Sirel Coastlands. They typically range in height from 5'6" to 6'2", with sturdy builds and agile movement suited for rocky terrain and unpredictable weather. Skin tones vary from wind-burnished bronze to ash-toned olive, with visible freckling common along exposed areas. Hair tends to be red thick and dark, often worn loosely or tied back for ritual occasions.
+|Biology and Physical Traits=[[File:Theravin_Man.jpg|thumb|A Tharavin man]]
+The Thavariin are physically comparable to other human lineages, though certain traits reflect generations of adaptation to the variable and coastal environment of the Sirel Coastlands. They typically range in height from 5'6" to 6'2", with sturdy builds and agile movement suited for rocky terrain and unpredictable weather. Skin tones vary from wind-burnished bronze to ash-toned olive, with visible freckling common along exposed areas. Hair tends to be red thick and dark, often worn loosely or tied back for ritual occasions.
 Their facial features are expressive and mobile, shaped as much by cultural emphasis on emotional openness as by genetics. Eyebrows, eyes, and mouths tend to show greater motion than in more restrained populations, and social training reinforces this expressivity. Eye colors span from stormy grey and muted green to pale amber, with irises often appearing flecked or ringed in low light.