Everonian

'The old blood remembers.'

Overview

The Everonians are the descendants of lost Everon, the ancient kingdom said to have existed before the rise of Solamir and the kingdoms of the present age. Though the realm itself was destroyed long ago, its bloodlines endure in scattered noble families, hidden lineages, and a few rare individuals who still bear the marks of their ancestry.

Everonians resemble humans, but are often taller, finer-featured, and possessed of an uncommon presence. Pale skin, dark or golden hair, and striking eyes of blue, grey, silver, or gold are all more common among them than among other peoples. Some possess an almost luminous quality, seeming somehow more vivid or sharply defined than those around them.

For centuries, the blood of Everon has been associated with wisdom, leadership, and an unusually strong connection to the Spark. Old tales claim that the people of Everon lived longer, learned more quickly, and carried within them a greater strength of spirit than other mortals. Whether these stories are wholly true or merely the embellishments of history is a matter of debate, but even now those of Everonian descent are often regarded with a mixture of admiration, envy, and unease.

Few Everonians openly call themselves such in the present age. Most have been absorbed into the peoples of Athera, especially among the nobility of Solamir, where certain ancient houses quietly claim descent from the old realm. Others conceal their ancestry entirely, preserving old names, heirlooms, and traditions only within the privacy of their families.

Among the oldest and rarest bloodlines, it is whispered that some descend more directly from the great lords and rulers of ancient Everon than others. Such claims are seldom spoken aloud, and rarely proven.

To most people, Everonians are not a distinct people encountered every day, but the fading remnant of a vanished age — a reminder that the greatness of the past has not wholly disappeared from the world.

Age

Maturity: 18 years
Average Lifespan: ~150 years

Height

Male: 66" – 78" (5'6" to 6'6")
Female: 63" – 75" (5'3" to 6'3")

Attributes

Strength Bonus
Constitution Bonus
Dexterity Bonus
Agility Bonus
Intelligence Bonus
Willpower Bonus
Aura Bonus

Appearance

Skin: Usually fair or pale, ranging from ivory to light olive. Some bloodlines possess an unusually clear or luminous complexion.
Hair: Most commonly dark brown, black, ash-blond, silver-blond, or rich gold. Hair is often thick, straight, or softly wavy.
Eyes: Blue, grey, silver, green, and gold are most common. Rare individuals may possess pale golden or almost silver-white eyes.

Everonians are generally tall and well-proportioned, with lean but athletic frames. Even those not physically imposing often carry themselves with confidence and poise. Fine-boned, symmetrical, and striking. High cheekbones, straight noses, and clear voices are common. Many seem older or younger than they truly are due to their slow aging.

Inherent Abilities

None

Roleplaying

To play an Everonian is to play someone burdened by legacy. Whether your character embraces their ancestry or hides it, they come from a people remembered as greater than those who followed. Others may look upon them with admiration, suspicion, envy, or unrealistic expectations. Everonians often feel the weight of history more keenly than others. They may take pride in their bloodline, preserve old customs and heirlooms, or quietly struggle beneath the expectations placed upon them. Some see themselves as guardians of what remains of the old world. Others wish only to escape the shadow of a kingdom that fell long before they were born. Many Everonians hide their ancestry from strangers. In the present age, openly claiming descent from Everon can attract dangerous attention, unwanted curiosity, or resentment from those who distrust the old blood. Characters might pass themselves off as ordinary Solamirians, only revealing the truth to close friends or family.

Everonians are not perfect, nor are they all noble. Some become arrogant, aloof, or convinced of their own superiority. Others may feel isolated, unable to truly belong among ordinary people. The best Everonian characters are those who wrestle with the tension between who they are, who others expect them to be, and who they wish to become.