Races

Humans of Imarel and Ishaela - by T.A. Saunders ©2009 v1.7

Racial Articles People of the Taijun Empire (Fire-Callers, Taijuni)

The People of Taijun, or simply Taijuni are a slight framed, dark haired and dark eyed people with a light gold tincture to their skin. There is almost no variation to these traits but there has been known to be the occasional birth of a blue or more rarely, green-eyed Taijuni child. Hailing from the recently re-discovered island of Tamayr Shuryu, these people do not worship the Old Gods, the Spirits of Imarel or the Lords of Chaos, though they will pay homage to them. Rather, they worship an ancient Vocorian giant named Adnor, that has the capacity to grant prayers. These prayers take spell-like effects, giving the illusion that they are able to cast sorcerous spells in spite of the massive deposits of Starmetal that exist in that area.

Adnor seems to have the most influence in the fire and stone elements, as such his priests are separated by gender as well as element. Priests are Ki-Kunja, or Rock-Shapers and priestesses are Yun-Jai, or Fire-Tamers. Priests oversee much of the construction of buildings, monuments and care of the land, while the priestesses primarily use their skills with flame as part of the imperial army. It should be noted that Yun-Jai are the only females allowed in the imperial army, aside of a handful of Scythe Witches.

The first Taijuni were actually ship slaves for the Shar`Vaire armada that came to Tamayr Shuryu in 2060 BF. When it became apparent that the armada was doomed, Captain Corsaan D`Vyr let the slaves take whatever supplies they could carry and go. They had chosen to go north east, along the beach, till they found a clearing in the jungle. That clearing would eventually become Taijun.

While their population does not span far beyond the island of Tamayr Shuryu, the Taijuni are an incredibly disciplined and industrious people, known for their metal-working, exotic foods, calligraphy art and their Scythe Witches. As black powder is relatively scarce and expensive in this part of the world, bladed weapons and bows and arrows are still the law of the land. As such, some of the most finely crafted swords, crossbows and armors come from the Empire of Taijun.