Ffolk (FOWK)
The Ffolk of the Moonshae Isles are descended from Tethyrian settlers who came to the isles a thousand years ago. The Ffolk have a deep respect for nature, and are primarily farmers, worshiping the goddess they call the Earthmother and keeping to old druidic ways. Ffolk shipwrights are well regarded, having proven their ability to build sturdy ships that are capable of weathering the tumultuous seas around their home.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Alicia, Gennifer, Meridith, Elaine, Olivia
Masculine names
Artur, Bern, Colin, Manfred, Tristan
Family names
Archer, Gareth, Leed, Kendrick, Morgan, Waters
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Modern Ffolk spoke Illuskan, although they employed the Thorass script.
The druids of the Moonshaes spoke Waelan, the original language of the Ffolk, an ancient Talfric tongue derived from the Draconic alphabet.
Culture and cultural heritage
Modern Ffolk are mostly of Tethyrian origin, following a large Tethyrian immigration in 467 DR. This caused the Ffolk to lose much of their original racial heritage, although their culture is quite distinct from their mainland cousins and they held to a strong druidic tradition.
The Ffolk spend most of their time on peaceful pastimes such as farming, fishing, hunting, and trading. They are also accomplished shipbuilders, specializing in a type of ship that was designed to withstand some of the roughest seas.