Hyur

Who do you take us for!? We’re Ala Mhigans, and Ala Mhigans never forsake one another, hardships be damned! Remember the oath we swore, godsdammit─the oath to reclaim our homeland! We’ll set foot on Ala Mhigan soil again─together─or not at all! Do you understand me!?

— Meffrid, Ala Mhigan revolutionary

Around a thousand years ago, the hyur spread across the land in a great migration from the North and made their homes wherever they could set their footing. Some took to the mountains, while others found a foothold in any city which would accept them. Today the hyur are one of the most populous races in the world.

Of Average Build¶

The hyur are a race of average sized humanoids who lack any distinguishing features like pointed ears, immense size, or third eyes. Over time, hyur have diverged into two distinct groups: the Midlanders and the Highlanders. Midlanders are widespread across the land and come in all shapes and colors, becoming prevalent in all cities. Highlanders in comparison are taller than their Midlander counterparts, often boasting a more powerful, muscular build.

A Matter of Location¶

The differences between the Midlanders and Highlanders were born from their differing ancestral homes. The mountains for which Highlanders are named are a difficult place to make a home. These extreme living conditions led to them being a heartier, more physically powerful people. The Midlanders, meanwhile, generally lived at sea level and could be found anywhere across the world.

People of the World¶

Hyur as a whole make up a large percentage of the population in the world. Over a thousand years ago, the Midlander hyur immigrated in massive waves from their homelands and made their homes wherever their feet hit the ground. Highlanders, however, are famed for their mountainous city of Ala Mhigo. In recent years, however, due to the iron fist of the Garlean Empire, the Ala Mighans too have been forced from their homes to immigrate across the world. Highlanders can now be found mixing into the cities the world over.

Glory and Prosperity¶

The hyur are a hardworking and ambitious people, no matter what walk of life they come from. It is for this reason that for every hyur in the world, there could be any number of motivations to seek adventure. Some may head out on the road for the value of the journey itself, while others may do so in search of riches. Some hyur may be adventuring on another's behalf — perhaps their family sitting at home, or to defend their people from an imminent threat. In a world with so many possibilities, it does not take much convincing to bring a hyur to action.

Hyur Names¶

The names of the hyur are in the common tongue of the land. Midlanders may take names which are appropriate for the culture in which they live while Highlanders take names which have a harshness in their pronunciation. As a surname, Midlanders will often take a descriptive name for their physical traits or profession. Highlanders prefer to earn their surnames in battle, using feats of martial prowess or names with violent imagery.

Male Midlander Names. Odard, Redwald, Kenward, Herebert, Acwuld, Edward, Roderic, Eadwine

Female Midlander Names. Rowena, Hilda, Agatha, Hrodwyn, Goldyna, Hounild, Edusa, Beyhild, Mathilda, Tonild, Somerhild, Rimilde

Midlander Surnames. Taylor, Faulkner, Browne, Parker, Forrest, River, Miller, Draper, Fletcher, Hill, Thatcher

Male Highlander Names. Sigmundr, Arnar, Armond, Varin, Bard, Hordr, Ogmundr, Hallgrim, Thordr, Raubahn

Female Highlander Names. Marte, Cathrine, Yngvildr, Helene, Kolgrima, Katie, Myrun, Kaolin, Kaia, Kamilla

Highlander Surnames. Fury, Burne, Savage, Stronge. Strongaxe, Blood, Furor, Shatterfist, Strongblade, Ironwill

Hyur Traits¶

It's hard to make generalizations about hyur, but your hyur character has these traits.

Ability Score Increase. Three ability scores of your choice increase by 1.

Age. Hyur tend to live for approximately 75 years, reaching sexual maturity around age 18 and physical maturity around 20 years old.

Alignment. Overall the hyur are a highly variable race, so it stands to reason that they tend not to favor any particular alignment. They comfortably fall in line with the culture in which they are raised, but are generally good-hearted.

Size. Hyur tend to range in height from 5 fulms to 6 and a half fulms tall, depending on their heritage. Midlanders struggle to pass 6 fulms while Highlanders easily pass it. Your size is medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 fulms.

Spread of Culture. You gain proficiency with a set of artisan's tools, gaming set or musical instrument of your choice.

Versatility. You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.

Languages. You can speak, read and write Common and two other languages of your choice.

Subrace. The hyur have changed over time based on where they've lived over the past millennium. Select one of the two subraces of hyur.

Midlander¶

As a Midlander, you are a child of possibility. Midlanders can travel anywhere in the world and not seem out of place. Having often found comfortable lives wherever they've landed, they are highly adaptable and often well-educated.

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 1.

Variable Education. You are proficient in an additional set of artisan's tools of your choice.

Highlander¶

The warlike Highlanders see battle as the reason for life. Living in the mountains, they are no strangers to violence. They are a rugged people who thrive in conflict. Their tough conditions have hardened the Highlanders as a people, leading to naturally powerful builds.

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1.

Naturally Honed Body. You gain proficiency in the Athletics skill.