Spooty
19-11-2005, 23:40
Name: Spoot Halflings
Pronunciation: Sp-oo-T Har-fli-ins
God: Aphelia
Orientation: Good/ Lawful
A Spoot Halfling stands at around one foot tall fully grown, some have been known to extend as high as two foot and are regarded as giants by fellow Halflings, their small size gives great advantages especially when it comes to food of which the common Halfling needs little, disadvantages however outweigh any advantage, a Spoot Halfling has a brain similar in size to that of a common Sparrow leading to very slow technological progress, it is said that in the time it takes for a Halfling to solve a simple equation a civilization could both rise and fall, a Halfling also has problems when it comes to predators who find the Halfling a tasty snack luckily their goddess Aphelia is most gracious in her gifts, quite a few of the Halflings possess the magical ability of Illusion, some of these go on to become Bards and others become Priests.
Technology
The Halfling technological pinnacles are that of the Barrow and of the flint tipped spear, which, as a peaceful race, is rarely used, there are amongst the sea of intellectually challenged some who have (only minor) a higher IQ and develop the Spootian technology, these Halflings have about the intelligence of the regular man and rely only on their common sense to develop technology.
Religion
The Halflings worship the Goddess Aphelia of the Forests, hence why the Spootian Barrows are built inside densely forested areas, and they rely on Aphelia to supply them with the Berries and supplies needed to survive in the forest and to pass on any other gifts that she may bestow.
Culture
The Halfling race is a peaceful one, they have evolved this way due to their lack of intelligence forcing the Halfling to work together, it is a Halflings greatest mission to make as many friends in it’s short life, a Spootian will often hold a party in order to find others like itself and will also loan out parts of it’s Barrow house to visiting Halflings or other races if need be, you will never find a Halfling with a cold shoulder.
Heroes, Kings and Priests
Hero: The Halfling Hero is not seen in the light of other heroes, other heroes from other nations are seen as tall burly rugged men who travel mysteriously through from town to town, the Spootian hero is a man (or woman) who has made the most of their lives by becoming everyone’s friend and ally, this Halfling is truly a Spootian hero.
King: King Spooty the 126th of the Spooty dynasty (40 generations inbred) rules over the lands of Spoot, he is a gentle king who considers his rule to be only constitutional and that the people should do only as Aphelia wishes, he has rather successfully managed to keep his kingdom relatively happy whilst also managing to control the race.
Priests: a Priest of Aphelia wear the brightest clothes to make sure that Aphelia can see them in such dark forest, they tend to be the corner-stone of all Barrows and will make many thousands of friends in their lives as they are incredibly trusted, their trust is matched only by their outstanding devotion to Aphelia
Pronunciation: Sp-oo-T Har-fli-ins
God: Aphelia
Orientation: Good/ Lawful
A Spoot Halfling stands at around one foot tall fully grown, some have been known to extend as high as two foot and are regarded as giants by fellow Halflings, their small size gives great advantages especially when it comes to food of which the common Halfling needs little, disadvantages however outweigh any advantage, a Spoot Halfling has a brain similar in size to that of a common Sparrow leading to very slow technological progress, it is said that in the time it takes for a Halfling to solve a simple equation a civilization could both rise and fall, a Halfling also has problems when it comes to predators who find the Halfling a tasty snack luckily their goddess Aphelia is most gracious in her gifts, quite a few of the Halflings possess the magical ability of Illusion, some of these go on to become Bards and others become Priests.
Technology
The Halfling technological pinnacles are that of the Barrow and of the flint tipped spear, which, as a peaceful race, is rarely used, there are amongst the sea of intellectually challenged some who have (only minor) a higher IQ and develop the Spootian technology, these Halflings have about the intelligence of the regular man and rely only on their common sense to develop technology.
Religion
The Halflings worship the Goddess Aphelia of the Forests, hence why the Spootian Barrows are built inside densely forested areas, and they rely on Aphelia to supply them with the Berries and supplies needed to survive in the forest and to pass on any other gifts that she may bestow.
Culture
The Halfling race is a peaceful one, they have evolved this way due to their lack of intelligence forcing the Halfling to work together, it is a Halflings greatest mission to make as many friends in it’s short life, a Spootian will often hold a party in order to find others like itself and will also loan out parts of it’s Barrow house to visiting Halflings or other races if need be, you will never find a Halfling with a cold shoulder.
Heroes, Kings and Priests
Hero: The Halfling Hero is not seen in the light of other heroes, other heroes from other nations are seen as tall burly rugged men who travel mysteriously through from town to town, the Spootian hero is a man (or woman) who has made the most of their lives by becoming everyone’s friend and ally, this Halfling is truly a Spootian hero.
King: King Spooty the 126th of the Spooty dynasty (40 generations inbred) rules over the lands of Spoot, he is a gentle king who considers his rule to be only constitutional and that the people should do only as Aphelia wishes, he has rather successfully managed to keep his kingdom relatively happy whilst also managing to control the race.
Priests: a Priest of Aphelia wear the brightest clothes to make sure that Aphelia can see them in such dark forest, they tend to be the corner-stone of all Barrows and will make many thousands of friends in their lives as they are incredibly trusted, their trust is matched only by their outstanding devotion to Aphelia