Leechmen
In the swamps of Eastern Agartha live the Leechmen. This name is derived from their worship of a being referred to by them as The Leechfather. They are known for their double lidded eyes, mouths that are wider than a human’s and filled with many teeth, oily skin, and for their diet of blood. They are adapted for life in the swamps, able to see and breathe in the murky waters as well as being resistant to diseases. Despite what the other residents of Agartha will tell you, the Leechmen are in fact sapient. And they have a long history, culture, and civilization. While the Leechmen don’t make a habit of eating other people they also aren’t the friendliest, tending to avoid non-Leechment. While trade does occur, it is very limited in scope. Politically the Leechmen are not a united people, instead being divided into different tribes and petty kingdoms. However they do have a common identity as Leechmen, and see themselves all as members of the same people. They call this concept of a united Leechmen polity Zul Guror which is also their word for the Leechdens.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
The Leechmen have no spoken language of their own. But have on occasion learned to speak the common tongue of other people, though this is rare due to the difficulty Leechmen mouths and throats have forming the proper sounds. Instead they communcate via signs or written language.
Shared customary codes and values
The Leechmen place strong value on retaining their humanity despite their appearances. However some more extreme Leechmen choose to embrace their monstrous form.
Average technological level
Stone tools and weapons are commonly used by the Leechmen. Occasionally metal tools or weapons may be used if acquired through trade or raiding.
Foods & Cuisine
The Leechmen are sanguivorous, feeding off the blood of other organisms.
Common Taboos
Consuming the blood of humans and other sapient species is highly frowned upon.
Common Myths and Legends
The chief myth of the Leechmen is that of the Leechfather, the god they worship. Legend says that if the Leechfather were to awaken he would rise up drain the world.
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