Dar’Tendavynn (D-are Ten-duh-vin)

The Forgers

Basic Information

Anatomy

This ancient race had bodies that organically produced external metal scales and plates for protection, making it even easier for them to mold molten metal to any shape they wished as seemed to be the cornerstone of their entire culture. They seemed to often modify their own biological metal armor, inlaying or overlaying it with additional ornate patterns and symbols.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Dar’Tendavynn consumed very mineral and metal rich foods to help replenish their metallic skin, sometimes even consuming ceramic powder, metal shavings or the like.

Additional Information

Average Intelligence

95 IQ

Civilization and Culture

Beauty Ideals

This race would forge everything from weapons, to vehicles, to buildings, shaping molten metal with exquisitely crafted tools and even their own hands. many relic Forger weapons, tools, and buildings are still fully functional to this day as well as highly sought after and extremely valuable.

History

It is speculated that status in their culture was determined by the skill with which an individual molded metal, denoted by their skin’s own self imposed markings. This was part of the reason for their eventual downfall, more and more individuals becoming craftsmen, smiths, architects, and artists with none left to actually collect the raw materials or harvest food. This lead to the rise of several different tyrant warlords who sought to deviate from the current system of meritocracy and rule instead via dominance of military prowess. The civil war was incredibly quick and intense, leading to the downfall of their civilization and the following extinction of their race. Many sealed tombs of ornately forged rare metals can be found where Dar’Tendavynn have been buried many many years ago. Sadder, mass graves have also been found where momentous and calamitous battles took place during their civil war with no survivors left to bury.

EXTINCT

Lifespan

~500 years

Average Height

11-20 ft

Average Weight

Several tons