Halfling

Halflings can be found inhabiting all the towns and cities of the continent. However, they just as often form their own communities in small towns and farmland where they can raise families away from the bustle of large cities and the large people who live in such places. Today, rural halfling communities lie at the heart of important breadbasket regions in both Elyria and Westemär. Halflings dwelling in cities often run prominent businesses based on the bounty of their family member’s fields in the countryside: such as bakeries, breweries, tailors, and taverns. Kinland Hills, a notable village in the Eastern Vales, is made up almost entirely of halflings. It is a town of rolling golden hills, fertile farmland, and quint farmers markets. Kinland Hills stands as a testament to the quiet and peaceful lifestyle that halflings often enjoy.

History

Halflings have dwelt in their hills and valleys long before any written history, and amongst their people few care about recording or recounting their origins. There are scant legends of halflings being created by the Old Gods Shegorach to entertain him, or as the youngest children of Danu and Lugh.

Creating Halfling Characters

Halflings often live their whole lives never leaving the comforts of their home and community. However, a few halflings every generation are stricken with a wanderlust that drives them to great ambitions. Mageborn halflings become bards more often than any other people, but there are a handful of notable halfling wizards and sorcerers amongst the Amethyst Academy. There are even notable halfling champions who have fought alongside the Hooded Lanterns and the Knights of the Silver Order. Although short of stature, no one doubts the bravery and tenacity of these folk, nor the greatness they can achieve.