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The Kathar are a relative new Race, having only existed for roughly 300 years since the fall of the Allorn Empire and the last Void Invasion. What once was a cult of magical debauchery, eventually converted into a full-blown Race that would found Rokhaval (also called the Dread Empire) which many nations continue to see as the main "evil-state" in the world (though as per usual, morality is never that black and white). Kathar society is a group of loosely affiliated cults that all seek a higher stage of evolution for themselves and their Race, each developing their own distinct culture and appearance that is now far removed from the once common Fin'ullen, Teledden, and Suvial ancestors. With their homeland secured, many Kathar have spread into the world, seeking to establish their own cults in the far realms not yet touched by the corrupting evolution of the Void, or to seek the ancient mysteries of the world to be the first to reach Godhood. | The Kathar are a relative new [[Race]], having only existed for roughly 300 years since the fall of the [[Allorn Empire]] and the last [[Void Invasion]]. What once was a cult of magical debauchery, eventually converted into a full-blown Race that would found Rokhaval (also called the [[Dread Empire]]) which many nations continue to see as the main "evil-state" in the world (though as per usual, morality is never that black and white). Kathar society is a group of loosely affiliated cults that all seek a higher stage of evolution for themselves and their Race, each developing their own distinct culture and appearance that is now far removed from the once common [[Fin'ullen]], [[Teledden]], and [[Suvial]] ancestors. With their homeland secured, many Kathar have spread into the world, seeking to establish their own cults in the far realms not yet touched by the corrupting evolution of the Void, or to seek the ancient mysteries of the world to be the first to reach Godhood. | ||
==Core Identity== | ==Core Identity== | ||
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<span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Divine Cult Kathar'''</center></span> | <span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Divine Cult Kathar'''</center></span> | ||
Divine Cult Kathar worship the transformative powers of Magic, Mutations, the Void Gods, and Politics. They dream of a world controlled and left to the whims and vices of Mages and the Magically gifted, to create a legacy for themselves and achieve immortality or fame. The strongest Kathar are Divine Cult, as well as many of the leading politicians of Rokhaval where Magical might often makes right. In Regalia, they often seek out other Mages to bring about this world, or seek new ways to gain Magical power. Divine Cult Kathar often work with Vampires and other Void Mages. | Divine Cult Kathar worship the transformative powers of [[Magic]], Mutations, the Void Gods, and Politics. They dream of a world controlled and left to the whims and vices of Mages and the Magically gifted, to create a legacy for themselves and achieve immortality or fame. The strongest Kathar are Divine Cult, as well as many of the leading politicians of Rokhaval where Magical might often makes right. In [[Regalia]], they often seek out other Mages to bring about this world, or seek new ways to gain Magical power. Divine Cult Kathar often work with [[Vampires]] and other Void Mages. | ||
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<span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Beguiled Cult Kathar'''</center></span> | <span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Beguiled Cult Kathar'''</center></span> | ||
Beguiled Cult Kathar worship the transformative powers of | Beguiled Cult Kathar worship the transformative powers of [[Spirit]]s, Curses, Seduction, and Populism. They dream of a world where Spirits and the Living can freely roam, not dependent or enslaved to one another, but symbiotic and mutually enhancing. It is rare to see a Beguiled Cult Kathar without accompanying Spirits, to whom they often have closer connections than the Living. Beguiled Kathar are also not unfamiliar with the seductive powers of Magic and the Void, to get others hanging from their lips and words. Beguiled Cult Kathar often work with Theurgists and business owners. | ||
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<span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Reason Cult Kathar'''</center></span> | <span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Reason Cult Kathar'''</center></span> | ||
Reason Cult Kathar worship the transformative powers of Science, Reason, Technology, and Collaboration. They have mostly abandoned Magical Evolution, recognizing the real risk in the chaotic unpredictability of it, instead favoring a logical approach to the metaphorical concept of immortality, scientific longevity and power through knowledge, knowledge through reason. Reason Cult Kathar can most often be found in Regalia, as they have a large domestic population of them in Solleria, where they live peacefully. Reason Cult Kathar often work with Allar, Qadir, and the Solvaan. | Reason Cult Kathar worship the transformative powers of Science, Reason, Technology, and Collaboration. They have mostly abandoned Magical Evolution, recognizing the real risk in the chaotic unpredictability of it, instead favoring a logical approach to the metaphorical concept of immortality, scientific longevity and power through knowledge, knowledge through reason. Reason Cult Kathar can most often be found in Regalia, as they have a large domestic population of them in Solleria, where they live peacefully. Reason Cult Kathar often work with [[Allar]], [[Qadir]], and the [[Solvaan]]. | ||
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<span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Drakon Cult Kathar'''</center></span> | <span style="font-size:130%;><center>'''Drakon Cult Kathar'''</center></span> | ||
Drakon Cult Kathar worship the transformative powers of Dragons, History, Geneology, and Religion. They are strong supporters of the Void God, or his | Drakon Cult Kathar worship the transformative powers of Dragons, History, Geneology, and Religion. They are strong supporters of the Void God, or his [[Draconism]] alter ego Triton, and by extension consider Dragons the most powerful beings in the world, seeking either to become one, or to earn or take their powers. Drakon Cult Kathar are also known as the Princes of Osc'iird, part of the Allorn Empire, having close connections with Darkscale [[Archon]], and frequently coming to Regalia to seek Dragons. Drakon Cult Kathar often work with Archon and [[Isldar]], though may not be welcome. | ||
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[[File:Shendar4.png|260px|thumb|right|Among the Kathar are some of the most powerful Void [[Mages]], their society perfect for breeding excellent Mages.]] | [[File:Shendar4.png|260px|thumb|right|Among the Kathar are some of the most powerful Void [[Mages]], their society perfect for breeding excellent Mages.]] | ||
===Physical Characteristics=== | ===Physical Characteristics=== | ||
Kathar when looking at their bodily proportions, are no different from the other Elven Races like the Fin'ullen or Teledden. Their most noticeable difference however, is their gray skin tone, ranging from dark gray to light gray. Their hair is frequently black, though many also have bone-white hair. While black and white are the norm, blonde, brown, auburn, ginger, gray, are less commonly seen but also possible. Kathar sclera can be white, gray, or black, while their irises have a wide range of colors from blue, green, gray, brown, black, red (even while not Vampire), gold (even while not Arkenborn), and white. They frequently have tattoos, ranging from tribal designs to more ornate and even geometric full shapes. Kathar can have horns, prehensile tails, snake-hair, long black claw-like nails, and even Eronidas-like tusks. Finally, Kathar are Ageless, meaning they can look forever young, or manually change their age appearance at will. | Kathar when looking at their bodily proportions, are no different from the other Elven Races like the Fin'ullen or Teledden. Their most noticeable difference however, is their gray skin tone, ranging from dark gray to light gray. Their hair is frequently black, though many also have bone-white hair. While black and white are the norm, blonde, brown, auburn, ginger, gray, are less commonly seen but also possible. Kathar sclera can be white, gray, or black, while their irises have a wide range of colors from blue, green, gray, brown, black, red (even while not Vampire), gold (even while not [[Arkenborn]]), and white. They frequently have tattoos, ranging from tribal designs to more ornate and even geometric full shapes. Kathar can have horns, prehensile tails, snake-hair, long black claw-like nails, and even [[Eronidas]]-like tusks. Finally, Kathar are Ageless, meaning they can look forever young, or manually change their age appearance at will. | ||
===Mental Characteristics=== | ===Mental Characteristics=== | ||
The Kathar, for the most part, are egotistical, self-absorbed, prideful, envious, dramatic and expressive. This does not mean that all Kathar are intolerable. Rather, it just means that the Kathar are a lot to deal with at times, and have a very in-your-face presence that demands they be seen and heard. Quiet Kathar certainly exist, but even then, their quietness is usually through the lens of using timidness as a tactic. Kathar know one single truth to be universal, and that is that they themselves are a piece of art, and something everyone should want to be, or want to be in love with. As such, Kathar try to be seen and make noise, but are also very reverent of those who have already established such a position in society (power, adoration, wealth, etc). Kathar love a power structure that ought to be respected (like strong Emperors and Empresses) but detest pretentious middle-man rulers like Nobles and wealthy aristocrats that put on airs without the competency to back up such bravado. | The Kathar, for the most part, are egotistical, self-absorbed, prideful, envious, dramatic and expressive. This does not mean that all Kathar are intolerable. Rather, it just means that the Kathar are a lot to deal with at times, and have a very in-your-face presence that demands they be seen and heard. Quiet Kathar certainly exist, but even then, their quietness is usually through the lens of using timidness as a tactic. Kathar know one single truth to be universal, and that is that they themselves are a piece of art, and something everyone should want to be, or want to be in love with. As such, Kathar try to be seen and make noise, but are also very reverent of those who have already established such a position in society (power, adoration, wealth, etc). Kathar love a power structure that ought to be respected (like strong Emperors and Empresses) but detest pretentious middle-man rulers like Nobles and wealthy aristocrats that put on airs without the competency to back up such bravado. | ||
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==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
Most Kathar Cults almost universally follow [[Void Worship]], while Drakon Cult Kathar are split between [[ | Most Kathar Cults almost universally follow [[Void Worship]], while Drakon Cult Kathar are split between [[Draconism]] and Void Worship. Mythic Cult Kathar can be [[Estelley]], [[Ordial Cultism]], or any other Religion that has God Magic in it ([[Unionism]], [[Fornoss]], [[Pagan Faiths]], [[Baskarr]]). Reason Cult Kathar don't need to be religious, but can be, they can also be agnostic, or follow Allar-like principles of All-Truth that acknowledges all Gods as real, and worships a mixture of them. Even those Kathar who consider themselves atheist, still acknowledge these gods as real and worthy of respect and obedience, even if they do not outright worship or pray to them. For more information on either religions, please consult their relevant pages. | ||
===Dread Rebirth=== | ===Dread Rebirth=== | ||
A ritual can be done to convert any (unwilling restrained, or willing) Race person visually into a Kathar and forces all dimensional alignment, whether that be magic, theurgy, or mutation, to Void alignment. This does not grant Kathar Racial Traits, instead holding onto the old Race's Racial Traits for the time being. This does not count as a Disguise, and can be undone with any Exorcism mechanic after initial 72 hours. Dread Rebirth can be made permanent with a ritual involving an offering to the Void Gods. When made permanent, the Kathar Character loses their old Race's Racial Traits, while gaining the full set of Kathar Racial Traits instead. A lesser form of Dread Rebirth can be done by any Kathar to enchant a piece of jewelry with a Curse, that when worn, predisposes a person to the Kathar Race, and the Void in general, until Exorcised. | A ritual can be done to convert any (unwilling restrained, or willing) Race person visually into a Kathar and forces all dimensional alignment, whether that be magic, theurgy, or mutation, to Void alignment. This does not grant Kathar Racial Traits, instead holding onto the old Race's Racial Traits for the time being. This does not count as a Disguise, and can be undone with any Exorcism mechanic after initial 72 hours. Dread Rebirth can be made permanent with a ritual involving an offering to the Void Gods. When made permanent, the Kathar Character loses their old Race's Racial Traits, while gaining the full set of Kathar Racial Traits instead. A lesser form of Dread Rebirth can be done by any Kathar to enchant a piece of jewelry with a Curse, that when worn, predisposes a person to the Kathar Race, and the Void in general, until Exorcised. | ||
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* The Kathar love the use of bows, but especially more-so the use of spears and scimitars. This is why Isldar wielding scimitars are frequently mistaken for Kathar. Kathar armor is often also forged in such a way that it mimics bone-matter, and often also incorporates bone-sung materials, also used in their furniture. | * The Kathar love the use of bows, but especially more-so the use of spears and scimitars. This is why Isldar wielding scimitars are frequently mistaken for Kathar. Kathar armor is often also forged in such a way that it mimics bone-matter, and often also incorporates bone-sung materials, also used in their furniture. | ||
* Kathar adore colorful homes with lots and lots of cloth and carpet and pillows. Kathar homes are often sickeningly colorful and downright jungles of plush and cotton. Warm colors are especially popular such as red, orange, yellow and purple, but cold colors like green and blue can also be found in contemplative and religious rooms. | * Kathar adore colorful homes with lots and lots of cloth and carpet and pillows. Kathar homes are often sickeningly colorful and downright jungles of plush and cotton. Warm colors are especially popular such as red, orange, yellow and purple, but cold colors like green and blue can also be found in contemplative and religious rooms. | ||
* Kathar art is quite brutal, but also physically praising. Depictions often include Kathar in brutal combat, but also putting the physical superior and perfection onto display for the viewer. As such, Kathar art is commonly called “Brutalism”; or “Brutal Perfection”, and has found a niche audience among Ailor buyers. | * Kathar art is quite brutal, but also physically praising. Depictions often include Kathar in brutal combat, but also putting the physical superior and perfection onto display for the viewer. As such, Kathar art is commonly called “Brutalism”; or “Brutal Perfection”, and has found a niche audience among [[Ailor]] buyers. | ||
* Many Kathar consider having a child from a Void Arken a life-goal. Many of them also chase Arken around the world as such, and many more become disappointed after their meetings with Arken, who often consider them worth less than the dirt they stand on. Still, Arkenborn are of major importance among the Kathar. | * Many Kathar consider having a child from a Void Arken a life-goal. Many of them also chase Arken around the world as such, and many more become disappointed after their meetings with Arken, who often consider them worth less than the dirt they stand on. Still, Arkenborn are of major importance among the Kathar. | ||
* Kathar can use rather crude language, but don’t actually use foul words to describe others. Rather, the Kathar use snark, sarcasm, witticism or shade to insult one another. Using foul words to describe others is seen as a personal weakness and lack of intellect. | * Kathar can use rather crude language, but don’t actually use foul words to describe others. Rather, the Kathar use snark, sarcasm, witticism or shade to insult one another. Using foul words to describe others is seen as a personal weakness and lack of intellect. | ||