The
githzerai (pronounced: GITH-zer-y) were a humanoid race that dwelt primarily in the plane of
LIMBO. They descended from a splinter group of
gith, a race that had been enslaved by mind flayers for centuries until they rebelled for their freedom. Philosophical differences led to a long and bloody civil war among the
gith, who ended up divided into the militaristic @GITHYANKI and the ascetic githzerai.
Description:
Like all
gith, githzerai were tall and emaciated-looking humanoids, but, thanks to their rigid training, had more muscular bodies. They had pale yellow skin, sometimes with greenish or brownish tones. Their skulls were long and angular, with deep-set eyes, flattened noses, and long pointed ears. Typical hair colors included black, russet, and sometimes gray, which male githzerai either shaved or wore in braids. Their facial hair was also carefully groomed. Female githzerai usually wore their hair in buns or braids.
Personality:
Since their hard-won victory against the mind flayers, followed by their dissent and defeat at the hands of the @GITHYANKI, the githzerai became ascetics and philosophers, pursuing self-knowledge in the face of adversity. As a splinter group of an oppressed race, they were extremely distrustful of outsiders and were devoted to their self-preservation.
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