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===History===
===History===
The exact origins of the Yanar are murky, because they existed in a somewhat uncivilized state by the time the Elves first unified under [[Talea]] and formed the very first Allorn Empire. The Allorn Empire subjugated many minority Races (and purged a few as well), though the Yanar had a somewhat unique and privilege position. While most minority Races were demoted to slaves or class-less citizens of the magical Elven Empire, the Yanar had the blessings and protections of the [[Estellon]] Goddess Mana, the Mother Tree. Her intervention when the Allorn Empire expanded and impeded on the Senlionn Forests (the Yanar homeland, now part of the Allorn Empire), made the Elves respect the Yanar as different from all other Empire minorities, granting them great freedoms and exemption from the military or service and the Elves seeing themselves as their protectors. The Yanar formed communities in and around Estellon Temples, and as the Allorn Empire descended in [[Void Worship]] mania and decadence, history mostly passed the Yanar by who were very politically unengaged, and uninterested in the carnal delights that the Elves had started lusting after. In many ways, because of this non-engagement and disinterest, as well as their community isolation, the Yanar could ethically avoid blame for the Allorn Empire's greater crimes like genocide (against the [[Dewamenet]]) and slavery (of all other Races) as Yanar do not take slaves. The Yanar finally became politically active several centuries before the collapse of the Allorn Empire, as agents of the Goddess Mana, using diplomacy, subterfuge and even violence to try and turn the tide of Void corruption among the Elves. They were far too few to change the tide when they finally did act, making only drops worth of change in an ocean of social decay. The Yanar suffered severely during the [[Night of the Weeping Stars]], when pre-[[Kathar]] Elves took axe and torch to the Estellon Temples and burned down the Mana Trees, killing many Yanar in the process who desperately tried to defend them. As the Empire collapsed, many Yanar fled the Empire's boundaries for lands beyond, or retreated deeper into the forests, or in the case of the Dulon, were caught behind enemy lines. The Yanar diaspora that fled the continents of the Allorn would end up in places like [[Southwynd|Ashaven]] and [[Regalian Archipelago|Regalia]], international ports of which rumor was spreading far and wide. The Senlon Yanar who retreated deep into the forests eventually re-emerged, making alliances with the Xotik [[Maquixtl]], preaching for the need of a stronger connection with nature and a detachment from the corruption of urban culture. The Dulon were unfortunate enough at first to become corrupted with Void Essences in the [[Dread Empire]], but later would come to praise this circumstance, becoming fervent supporters of Eloblina the Toadmother Goddess of [[Void Worship]], and spreading their dominion over nature far and wide. Yanar society unlike that of many other Races is very divided in the modern era, with many Yanar choosing their own destiny away from the memories of the fallen Allorn Empire, while others try to stay true to their origins and rebuild the respect they once held in the eyes of the Estellon faithful.
The exact origins of the Yanar are murky, because they existed in a somewhat uncivilized state by the time the Elves first unified under [[Talea]] and formed the very first Allorn Empire. The Allorn Empire subjugated many minority Races (and purged a few as well), though the Yanar had a somewhat unique and privilege position. While most minority Races were demoted to slaves or class-less citizens of the magical Elven Empire, the Yanar had the blessings and protections of the [[Estelley]] gods. Their intervention, when the Allorn Empire expanded and impeded on the Senlionn Forests (the Yanar homeland, now part of the Allorn Empire), made the Elves respect the Yanar as different from all other Empire minorities, granting them great freedoms and exemption from the military or service and the Elves seeing themselves as their protectors. The Yanar formed communities in and around Estelley Temples as a result, and as the Allorn Empire descended in mania and decadence, history mostly passed the Yanar by who were very politically unengaged, and uninterested in the carnal delights that the Elves had started lusting after. In many ways, because of this non-engagement and disinterest, as well as their community isolation, the Yanar could ethically avoid blame for the Allorn Empire's greater crimes like genocide (against the [[Dewamenet]]) and slavery (of all other Races) as Yanar do not take slaves. The Yanar finally became politically active several centuries before the collapse of the Allorn Empire, as agents of the Goddess Mana, using diplomacy, subterfuge and even violence to try and turn the tide of Void corruption among the Elves. They were far too few to change the tide when they finally did act, making only drops worth of change in an ocean of social decay. The Yanar suffered severely during the [[Night of the Weeping Stars]], when pre-[[Kathar]] Elves took axe and torch to the Estelley temples, burning down the Va'sil Trees and proto-Mana Trees, killing many Yanar in the process who desperately tried to defend them. As the Empire collapsed, many Yanar fled the Empire's boundaries for lands beyond, or retreated deeper into the forests, or in the case of the Dulon, were caught behind enemy lines. The Yanar diaspora that fled the continents of the Allorn would end up in places like [[Southwynd|Ashaven]] and [[Regalian Archipelago|Regalia]], international ports of which rumor was spreading far and wide. The Senlon Yanar who retreated deep into the forests eventually re-emerged, making alliances with the Xotik [[Maquixtl]], preaching for the need of a stronger connection with nature and a detachment from the corruption of urban culture. The Dulon were unfortunate enough at first to become corrupted with Void Essences in the [[Dread Empire]], but later would come to praise this circumstance, becoming fervent supporters of various darker gods and spreading their dominion over nature far and wide. Yanar society unlike that of many other Races is very divided in the modern era, with many Yanar choosing their own destiny away from the memories of the fallen Allorn Empire, while others try to stay true to their origins and rebuild the respect they once held in the eyes of the Estelley faithful.
   
   
===Yanar Sub-Cultures===
===Yanar Sub-Cultures===
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<span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Senlon Yanar'''</center></span>
<span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Senlon Yanar'''</center></span>
The Senlon are nature adoring Yanar, who try to live in or as close to wild unkempt nature as possible, preferring the company of Maquixtl and Estellon faithful. Senlon remain very true to their original roots, appearing more plant and flower like with vibrant dazzling colors and scents. The Senlon live more in tune with nature, taking and using only what they need and giving back by preserving the health of flora. Senlon often come to Regalia to be with their migrant Maquixtl allies, or to help the cause of environment preservation, a burgeoning cause in the capital.
The Senlon are nature adoring Yanar, who try to live in or as close to wild unkempt nature as possible, preferring the company of Maquixtl and Estelley faithful. Senlon remain very true to their original roots, appearing more plant and flower like with vibrant dazzling colors and scents. The Senlon live more in tune with nature, taking and using only what they need and giving back by preserving the health of flora. Senlon often come to Regalia to be with their migrant Maquixtl allies, or to help the cause of environment preservation, a burgeoning cause in the capital.
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<span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Dulon Yanar'''</center></span>
<span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Dulon Yanar'''</center></span>
Once caught behind enemy lines, the best way to describe Dulon Yanar is to call them "Void Yanar". The Dulon have abandoned their Estellon worship origins to join the Kathar in their worship of the Void. Their ideology dictates that Nature is not a force to be respected and lived under, but one to use their unique skills and command of to control and subjugate. Dulon are inherently antagonistic to Senlon and Ferlon, seeking to usurp power over nature, and aligning with other Void worshipers and Kathar allies. They seek power in Regalia, often at the expense of other Yanar.  
Once caught behind enemy lines, the best way to describe Dulon Yanar is to call them "Void Yanar". The Dulon have abandoned their Estelley worship origins to join the Kathar in their worship of darker faiths. Their ideology dictates that Nature is not a force to be respected and lived under, but one to use their unique skills and command of to control and subjugate. Dulon are inherently antagonistic to Senlon and Ferlon, seeking to usurp power over nature, and aligning with other [[Evolism]] and Kathar allies. They seek power in Regalia, often at the expense of other Yanar.  
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===Free Packs===
===Free Packs===
* '''Yanar Buff 1:''' Yanar gain the [[Roguery_Point_Buy#Soft_Landing| Soft Landing Pack]] for free, but this does not count as Proficiency investment.
* '''Yanar Buff 1:''' Yanar gain the [[Roguery_Point_Buy#Soft_Landing| Soft Landing Pack]] for free, but this does not count as Proficiency investment.
* '''Yanar Buff 2:''' If Ferlon/Senlon Yanar: gain the [[Cleric_Point_Buy#Sacred_Healing_Pack|Sacred Healing Pack]] for free. If Dulon Yanar: gain the [[Sinistral_Point_Buy#Sinistral_Execute|Sinistral Execute]] for free. Neither grant Cleric/Magic Talent.
* '''Yanar Buff 2:''' If Ferlon/Senlon Yanar: gain the [[Cleric_Point_Buy#Sacred_Healing_Pack|Sacred Healing Pack]] for free. If Dulon Yanar: gain the [[Sinistral_Point_Buy#Sinistral_Execute|Sinistral Execute]] for free. Neither grant Cleric/Magic Talent, or count as Proficiency investment.


===Limitations===
===Limitations===
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===Religion===
===Religion===
By far and large, most Yanar are avid [[Estellon]] worshipers (except the Dulon, who are [[Void Worship]] followers), with a particular reverence for Mana, Mother of the Living Soil. That being said, other Gods and Goddesses may equally be worshiped, Estel herself is also considered important, while most other Races who worship Estellon leave Estel largely to the sidelines as the slumbering arch-goddess. Even when Yanar are not faithful, they still have a positive perception of Mana as their protector and patron(excepting the Dulon again). Because of the historical relation between Yanar and Mana, as well as the wider Estellon Temples, other Elven Races tend to see Yanar as heralds of Mana, or the wider pantheon. They are considered in a higher statue of virtue, though this is largely historical revisionism, as Yanar are more than capable of committing sin, and frequently acting outside of the bounds of what is expected of the faithful. In many ways, this is a furtherance of the general perception among Elves that Yanar are weak, simple-minded, lacking in culture and in need of protection. Only those who have spent a lot of time around Yanar, and the Maquixtl, have a genuine deep respect for them as equals, seeing them less as heralds of the Gods, and more as just fellow faithful.  
By far and large, most Yanar are avid [[Estelley]] worshipers (except the Dulon, who often follow [[Evolism]] and other faiths the Kathar do), with a particular reverence for Mana in the modern day. That being said, other Gods and Goddesses may equally be worshiped, Estel herself is also considered important, while most other Races who worship Estelley leave Estel largely to the sidelines as the slumbering arch-goddess. Even when Yanar are not faithful, they still have a positive perception of Mana as their modern protector and patron (excepting the Dulon again). Because of the historical relation between Yanar and Mana, as well as the wider Estelley temples, other Elven Races tend to see Yanar as heralds of Mana, or the wider pantheon. They are considered in a higher statue of virtue, though this is largely historical revisionism, as Yanar are more than capable of committing sin, and frequently acting outside of the bounds of what is expected of the faithful. In many ways, this is a furtherance of the general perception among Elves that Yanar are weak, simple-minded, lacking in culture and in need of protection. Only those who have spent a lot of time around Yanar, and the Maquixtl, have a genuine deep respect for them as equals, seeing them less as heralds of the Gods, and more as just fellow faithful.


===Families===
===Families===
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* Yanar are always a bit ambivalent or negative about the return of the Allorn Empire. While they will vocally support their friends who want a return of the Allorn Empire. Once an Empire has fallen, it can fall again for the exact same urban corruption and decay reasons unless those aspects are removed.
* Yanar are always a bit ambivalent or negative about the return of the Allorn Empire. While they will vocally support their friends who want a return of the Allorn Empire. Once an Empire has fallen, it can fall again for the exact same urban corruption and decay reasons unless those aspects are removed.
* Yanar in Regalia are usually either very loyal to the Regalian State, believing it to be more stable and generally well put together than the Allorn Empire once was, or apathetic towards it, just being happy to be in a relatively peaceful place with relatively little repression and freedom of religion and movement.
* Yanar in Regalia are usually either very loyal to the Regalian State, believing it to be more stable and generally well put together than the Allorn Empire once was, or apathetic towards it, just being happy to be in a relatively peaceful place with relatively little repression and freedom of religion and movement.
* [[Unionism]] does not acquire much of a hold on Yanar, due to it strongly contradicting Yanar Estellon sensibilities. Yanar Unionists do exist, but are generally ignored or excluded by the wider Estellon Yanar and Elves.
* [[Unionism]] does not acquire much of a hold on Yanar, due to it strongly contradicting Yanar Estelley sensibilities. Yanar Unionists do exist, but are generally ignored or excluded by the wider Estelley Yanar and Elves.
* Yanar are inherently ultra-progressive people who appreciate the concept of democracy and honesty, until they are not. Yanar generally lean progressive, but Yanar who are more violent or have a wilder temper, may be more inclined to believe autocracy is more effective, especially after the collective trauma over the inability to avert disaster of the Allorn Empire and how a stronger more centralized government like Regalia might have prevented collapse.  
* Yanar are inherently ultra-progressive people who appreciate the concept of democracy and honesty, until they are not. Yanar generally lean progressive, but Yanar who are more violent or have a wilder temper, may be more inclined to believe autocracy is more effective, especially after the collective trauma over the inability to avert disaster of the Allorn Empire and how a stronger more centralized government like Regalia might have prevented collapse.  
* Yanar are very uncomfortable around Suvial, because everything they are is drenched in the aesthetic of fire, the very thing that Yanar are wildly afraid of. They don’t outwardly hate the Suvial, they just choose to stay clear of them as much as they can.  
* Yanar are very uncomfortable around Suvial, because everything they are is drenched in the aesthetic of fire, the very thing that Yanar are wildly afraid of. They don’t outwardly hate the Suvial, they just choose to stay clear of them as much as they can.  
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* There have been many wild theories about Yanar being related to the [[Grul]] and even some now-extinct Races that existed in the west of the old Allorn Empire, but no records remain to verify truth from fiction.  
* There have been many wild theories about Yanar being related to the [[Grul]] and even some now-extinct Races that existed in the west of the old Allorn Empire, but no records remain to verify truth from fiction.  
* The Yanar had a special relation with the [[Va'sil Tree]]s, though their closeness largely faded over time as they become accustomed to Allorn society. When the Va'sil were still around, Yanar would often socialize around and with Va'sil Trees.  
* The Yanar had a special relation with the [[Va'sil Tree]]s, though their closeness largely faded over time as they become accustomed to Allorn society. When the Va'sil were still around, Yanar would often socialize around and with Va'sil Trees.
* Yanar have an unexplained discomfort towards insects. Theories claim that it is because of the habits of insects to skitter and crawl, and Yanar over-sensitive skin to gentle touch.  
* Yanar have an unexplained discomfort towards insects. Theories claim that it is because of the habits of insects to skitter and crawl, and Yanar over-sensitive skin to gentle touch.
*Yanar historically had little connection to Manaseia, the being Mana was once part of. Their worship was instead broadly spread between the different Estelley deities, but the rise of nature in the final decades of the Allorn Empire alongside the Wildering, drove the Yanar to largely focus around Mana.
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