Morusi
| Morusi | |
|---|---|
| Image |  Painting of a Morusi Woman in traditional dress ca.769 |
| Plural | Morusi |
| Spirit Origin | Awenlas |
| Classification | Human |
| Homeland | Payalwa |
| Average Height | 160-170cm |
| Average Lifespan | 60-70 years |
| Language | Moresk |
| Factions | League of Payalwa |
Introduction
The Morusi are a race of humans who inhabit the swamp realm of Payalwa. Like all humans, they are descendants of the Ankasa, the original humans who inhabited the realm of Orethil and who originally lived on the island of Awenelir. Following the Great Migration that drew most humans away from Awenelir around the year 0 of the Modern Era (ME), the ancestors of the Morusi were among the peoples who eventually dispersed across the wider world. The Morusi themselves arrived in Payalwa around the year 201 ME, settling first in the town of Tabe before expanding throughout the region and founding their capital, Harrowmere, in 210 ME. Today they are organized under the League of Payalwa, a government noted for its secretive governing structure.
Origin and Nature
The Morusi share the common ancestry of all humans, descending from the Ankasa. Like the other human races, they trace their origin to the period following the Great Migration of the early Modern Era, though their settlement of Payalwa came roughly two centuries afterward.
The Morusi first came to Payalwa around 201 ME, establishing themselves in the town of Tabe. From this initial foothold they expanded throughout Payalwa, a process that brought them into repeated conflict with the Olsendi, the native inhabitants of the region. The consolidation of Morusi settlement was marked by the founding of the capital city of Harrowmere in 210 ME, nine years after their arrival.
Biology and Physical Traits
The Morusi are generally fair-skinned, with hair that is most commonly light brown or light blonde. They tend to be taller than the average human. Males typically range from 5'9" to 6'0" in height, while females are slightly shorter, generally ranging from 5'6" to 5'10".
Culture and Society
The Morusi have a unique governing structure. The government is run by a male only society known as the Society of Truth. Membership and induction in the society is secret. The society issues proclamation through the Voices. Thei.r is nominally a Voice in each population center. The Voices are, according to themselves, not members of the society themselves.
The Morusi tend to value close family units and allegiance to their individual settlements. While known throughout Adaris as great storytellers, with some able to literally bring stories to life, they tend to view other races as less than. While not isolationist, the remote nature of Payalwa tends to limit contact with outside influences.
Notable Individuals