Leonin

The Leonin

The Leonin are a race of humanoids resembling upright lions. They are most common in the lands of Quantalus, believed to be their ancestral homelands, yet many are known to reside in the areas around the Great Desert. Though most live in settlements, many are prone to wander.

Leonin tend to be tall compared to humans and move with a boldness that suggests their physical might. Tawny fur covers leonin bodies, and some grow thick manes ranging in shades from gold to black. While their hands prove as nimble as those of other humanoids, leonin have retractable feline claws, which they can extend instantly. This, along with their ability to produce bone-shaking roars, gives most leonin an air that readily shifts between regal and fearsome.

Leonin often act with confidence, which can come off as imperiousness. While this can reassure their allies, it can also suggest defiance in the face of what they perceive as imposed authority or unworthy experts.

Culture

Other peoples often perceive leonin as quick to take offense, intolerant of criticism, or belligerent. The truth is that many leonin simply enjoy fighting, whether verbal or physical. They take pleasure in argument, wrestling, sparring, and even battle, enjoying the opportunity to exercise their minds and bodies.

It follows, too, that leonin aren't inclined to carry grudges. A warrior might react with sudden violence to an insult, but when the fight is over (and the leonin's superiority proven), the insult is forgotten—along with the vanquished foe.

Leonin rely on themselves and their prides. A pride, akin to a chosen family, is bound together by the experience of a shared challenge and, in particular, the sacred act of the hunt.

History of the Leonin in Asdar

From before the Demonic Age, the Leonin and Aarakocra peoples lived in the lands of Quantalus, ever warring. The Leonin held the sands while the Aarakocra took to the cliffs and mountain sides. Only with the arrival of the Demonic Lords did their centuries long conflict end as each race retreated before the fiends. In time a partnership and alliance would form where each would shelter and aid the other. As the Demonic Age came to a close, the Leonin and Aarakocra banded together to drive the last of the fiends from their lands and would live amicably since.

Common Names

Along with their personal names, leonin identify themselves by their pride. A member of the Flintclaw pride with the personal name of Ziore, for example, would likely style herself as Ziore of the Flintclaw.

Female Names: Aletha, Atagone, Demne, Doxia, Ecate, Eriz, Gragonde, Iadma, Koila, Oramne, Seza, Ziore

Male Names: Apto, Athoz, Baragon, Bryguz, Eremoz, Gorioz, Grexes, Oriz, Pyxathor, Teoz, Xemnon, Xior

Pride Names: Embereye, Flintclaw, Goldenfield, Ironmane, Starfeller, Sunguides

Life-Span

Longevity: 100 years

Childhood: 0-15
Adolescence: 15-20
Maturity: 20-70
Old Age: 70-100

Physical Characteristics

Fur colour: light to dark yellows.

Mane colour: ranges from gold and red to black.

Common Faiths