The Esu are an ancient species of humanoid beings who inhabit the Relm.
As a species they are anatomically similar to other humanoids: walking upright on two legs with all the same appendages other humanoids possess. They have forward facing eyes in a multitude of colors, and rounded ears that come to a point at the top. Like other humanoids they experience a moderate level of sexual dimorphism with males having a penis and testicles and females having breasts and a vagina. Males are often taller than females, averaging 90 inches in height in comparison to the average females 83 inches. Unlike other humanoids they have naturally long lifespans that would lead many to believe they are immortal, though they are not. The average Esu's lifespan is roughly 500 years.
The Esu have 6 distinct lineages characterized by a variety of elemental abilities and physical manifestations on their body. The Esu each manipulate various magics and preternatural energies unique to those lineages.
Silverleaf, flora
Flamekeeper, fire
Tidesinger, water
Tomewalker, arcane
Ravenmist, shadow
Dawnseer, spirit
Most Esu are capable of manipulating 2 elements, with their primary element being that of their lineage. There are very rare cases of Esu with only a single lineage and element in their ancestry. These so-called highborns show greater control of their one element, but also tend to have greater manifestations as well.
As a species they are anatomically similar to other humanoids: walking upright on two legs with all the same appendages other humanoids possess. They have forward facing eyes in a multitude of colors, and rounded ears that come to a point at the top. Like other humanoids they experience a moderate level of sexual dimorphism with males having a penis and testicles and females having breasts and a vagina. Males are often taller than females, averaging 90 inches in height in comparison to the average females 83 inches. Unlike other humanoids they have naturally long lifespans that would lead many to believe they are immortal, though they are not. The average Esu's lifespan is roughly 500 years.
The Esu have 6 distinct lineages characterized by a variety of elemental abilities and physical manifestations on their body. The Esu each manipulate various magics and preternatural energies unique to those lineages.
Silverleaf, flora
Flamekeeper, fire
Tidesinger, water
Tomewalker, arcane
Ravenmist, shadow
Dawnseer, spirit
Most Esu are capable of manipulating 2 elements, with their primary element being that of their lineage. There are very rare cases of Esu with only a single lineage and element in their ancestry. These so-called highborns show greater control of their one element, but also tend to have greater manifestations as well.
Flamekeeper
Manifestations
Flameborn; those with flames in their hearts will find that same heat extending outwards, racing under their skin through their veins like molten iron. It casts an ominous glow and radiates intense heat. Notably Isu with this manifestation find themselves immune to the heat, and even flames themselves.
Elemental; the flames live in more than just these Esu's heart. It's in every aspect of their being and begins to envelop portions of their body. Limbs may become covered in flames, a pair of elemental wings sprouting from their backs. Highborns can develop a Flame Elemental form.
Manifestations
Flameborn; those with flames in their hearts will find that same heat extending outwards, racing under their skin through their veins like molten iron. It casts an ominous glow and radiates intense heat. Notably Isu with this manifestation find themselves immune to the heat, and even flames themselves.
Elemental; the flames live in more than just these Esu's heart. It's in every aspect of their being and begins to envelop portions of their body. Limbs may become covered in flames, a pair of elemental wings sprouting from their backs. Highborns can develop a Flame Elemental form.
Tomewalker
Manifestations
Astral Blood; arcane magic begins to flow through the Esu's veins, enchanting their blood and turning it into a potent arcane reagent; their veins begin to glow softly with arcane energy.
Wards; glowing, magical wards are inscribed across the Esu's body, increasing their resistances and bolstering their affinities
Manifestations
Astral Blood; arcane magic begins to flow through the Esu's veins, enchanting their blood and turning it into a potent arcane reagent; their veins begin to glow softly with arcane energy.
Wards; glowing, magical wards are inscribed across the Esu's body, increasing their resistances and bolstering their affinities
Ravenmist
Manifestations
Shadowcloak; if a shadow could be it's own person it would be these Isu. Eerily quiet and easily dismissed they blend in with a crowd with supernatural ease. They can even meld with the shadows and partially disappear into them.
Icewalker; a frigid chill envelopes these Isu, even the very ground beneath their feet feels it as ice forms in their immediate vicinity. It's like it runs in their veins and bursts through their skin like frozen shards.
Manifestations
Shadowcloak; if a shadow could be it's own person it would be these Isu. Eerily quiet and easily dismissed they blend in with a crowd with supernatural ease. They can even meld with the shadows and partially disappear into them.
Icewalker; a frigid chill envelopes these Isu, even the very ground beneath their feet feels it as ice forms in their immediate vicinity. It's like it runs in their veins and bursts through their skin like frozen shards.
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