Rytuni

If there is but one race who can rival the craftsmanship and ingenuity of the dwarves, it is the rytuni. Hailing from craggy and volcanic plateaus in Qendath's west, the rytuni have adapted to harsh environments, boasting incredible strength and hardy skin to shrug off intense conditions. It was in the world's early years that the rytuni population began to migrate into the more temperate climates of the newly founded dwarven kingdoms. Having access to new access to surpluses of lumber and coal, the rytuni would become famed for their smithing skill and links to dwarven culture through trade were established. Because of this shared passion for blacksmithing, the races slowly secured a bond which would remain true for years to come. Because of their slight resistance to fire, scaled skin, and fierce horns, it became commonplace for rytuni to be referred to as “dragon-folk” despite the race only resembling the winged creatures. There is no real connection between the two creatures. All rytuni live to the age of 150 before normally succumbing to frailty and a natural death.

Physically, the Rytuni share a similar stature to humans, though are visibly denser and larger by nature, standing near seven feet tall by adulthood. The skin of the Rytuni is coarse and scaled, with more platting on the shoulders and forearms than, for example, under the arm. These areas of rough scaled grant Rytuni a natural armour of sorts, which can sometimes be incorporated into their armour. Skin (or scale) pigment can vary from a washed out blue-grey, to other colours such as red, brown, or even green. The horns of a Rytuni are also worthy of note, differing with each gender. Male Rytuni posses horns akin to those of a dragon or other horned animal, and are mainly used to boast one’s physical power or potential as a mate. Females on the other hand to have smaller horns which appear more decorative in style, and are often adorned with gems or other jewellery. Matching their physical form, Rytuni have strong and stubborn personalities, which can lead to some issue during trade negotiations. To insult a Rytuni, even by accident, would require weeks if not months of recompense in order to win back the favour of the mistreated creature, honour and reputation are two outstanding features in Rytuni society.