Centaurs (Sen-tars)
Nature's most aggressive defenders
Centaurs are a species of half humanoid, half horse creatures. Like many creatures forged by supernatural and magical means Centaurs are considered to be magical beasts or monstrosities. Centaurs tend to live in hunter gatherer communities known as herds. They are fiercely territorial and often violently intollerant of incursions by humanoids in their territory.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Centaurs have the upper body of human and the lower body of a horse. The upper body always appears to be human. There have been no documented instances of an "elven" or "orcish" Centaur. No one knows why Centaurs always have human characteristics in their upper bodies.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Centaurs organize themselves in Kratocracies, or communities where the "strongest" rules. What constitutes the "strongest" varies between herds. For example, in the Balic Horde the strongest is the Centaur that is able to physically dominate challengers in combat.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Centaurs can be found in several regions across Thinia. The largest known herd is the Balic Horde native to the Shifting Badlands of Utican. Other notable herds are the
Average Intelligence
Centaurs have an average intelligence comparable to humans. However, Centaurs tend to be more aggressive than the average human.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
The naming traditions of Centaurs can be found in the following links: Centaur Names
Major Organizations
The following are known major organizations with ties to Centaurs;
- The Balic Horde: A marauding horde of Centaurs that have spread across the Shifting Badlands in Utican. Their actions have caused a massive refugee crisis in several regions in Utican.
History
The history of the Centaurs is shrouded in mystery. The prevailing theory is that Centaurs are the result of humanoids that have allowed their bodies to be altered by a god of nature. In particular the Centaurs are believed to be the result of human communities venerating the god of nature known as Skerrit and allowing the god to alter their bodies to be a form more pleasing to Skerrit. While Skerrit is not a particularly aggressive god, many Centaur communities are aggressive because they view themselves as blessed, superior, and defenders of the natural world. Many humanoid cultures and societies have come into conflict with the Centaurs of Thinia.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Centaurs are aggressive toward other sentient species. They are not completely beyond reason, but given the choice between talking with another sentient creature and driving a spear through its heart, the average Centaur will choose the latter.
Lifespan
75 years
Average Height
7'00"
Average Weight
2,100 lbs.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Both the human upper body and horse lower body of Centaurs vary in shade and coloring. Many Centaurs tattoo their bodies in a ritualistic manner to show their family ties, achievements, and beliefs.
Geographic Distribution
Related Ethnicities
