Vos
One of the Five Tribes
From a letter from the Imperial Chamberlain Caliedhe Dosiere
The Vos are by far the most brutal and the most misunderstood of the humans. They live in the area of Cerilia that is known by three colorful names: the Lands of Darkness, the Brutal Lands, and the Lands of Midnight Sun. The region is populated heavily by humanoids and monsters. The Vos have a reputation for being nearly as cruel as the humanoids they hunt.
Though all these things are true of the Vos, most people don't take one important detail into account: The Vos live in the harshest part of Cerilia's allure, surrounded by inhuman creatures. Though they once worshiped the god of the moon and magic, they've found precious little solace in his teachings. It's small wonder, then, that they've turned to gods more suited to their land—gods of cold and rage.
The Vos rulers are priests of the evil Kriesha (the Ice Lady), and Belinik (Prince of Terror). These priests earn the Vos their reputation, for they encourage continual warfare on each other and those surrounding them. Those who are not priests rarely have power in Vosgaard, for one of the few threats against which the Vos leaders will unite is any leader whose visions don't come from the gods.
Taken individually, the Vos are actually decent people. Though they don't believe in mercy, they understand compassion. While they're savage in battle, they have a firm code of honor. And while they hunt their enemies ruthlessly, true friends are most treasured.
Though all these things are true of the Vos, most people don't take one important detail into account: The Vos live in the harshest part of Cerilia's allure, surrounded by inhuman creatures. Though they once worshiped the god of the moon and magic, they've found precious little solace in his teachings. It's small wonder, then, that they've turned to gods more suited to their land—gods of cold and rage.
The Vos rulers are priests of the evil Kriesha (the Ice Lady), and Belinik (Prince of Terror). These priests earn the Vos their reputation, for they encourage continual warfare on each other and those surrounding them. Those who are not priests rarely have power in Vosgaard, for one of the few threats against which the Vos leaders will unite is any leader whose visions don't come from the gods.
Taken individually, the Vos are actually decent people. Though they don't believe in mercy, they understand compassion. While they're savage in battle, they have a firm code of honor. And while they hunt their enemies ruthlessly, true friends are most treasured.
