Alantin

They are a race gifted with the ability to aid and enhance growing things. Called tia avende alantin (brother to the trees) in the Old Tongue they are naturally pacifists but when necessary can be a very fierce opponent.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

They have very snout-like noses almost as wide as the face and pale eyes as big as teacups.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Alantin speak in an inflected tongue which has been described as sounding like deep-voiced birds singing. It is a very musical language.

Common Dress Code

The Ogier dress very similarly to humans. Male clothing is plain shirts, baggy trousers and knee length boots. The women wear long, modest dresses which are embroidered with flowery or leafy designs. The embroidery reflects the rank, age and importance of the woman. For example, a girl will have only a flowered trim on a plain garment and an Elder's clothing will be embroidered from neck to ankle. The women do not wear much jewelery although some will wear necklaces or bracelets in vine-like or flowery patterns. Earrings are never worn as the ears are considered a secondary erogenous zone and are always kept covered by the hair.

Common Taboos

It is considered shocking for a woman to bear her ears, as they are considered a secondary erogenous zone.

Lifespan

Most Ogier have a lifespan three of four times that of a human. The Alantin who has been traveling with, is considered by his elders to be the impetuous and irresponsible equivalent of a human teenager, despite being over ninety years old.

Average Height

The average male stands approximately ten feet tall with women only a little shorter.