Eruton outfits vary, but are most often ornate and robe-like; headdresses, veils, and scarves are common practices with the heat of the
Arid Mesa. Decorative masks may be worn out in the sandstorms of the Arid Mesa, to protect Eruton from the sands; warriors will most often wear natural tans and sandy reds while out in the field— while colors will vary within the city itself.
While the ancient mainland of Charon warred, thrived, and grew in and of itself; an isolated city of elves formed far from prying eyes. Nestled in the heart of Giant’s Avenue, and hidden behind their practiced illusionary magic, the homeland of the Eruton sits. This isolated civilization of elves hail from the Arid Mesa; and much like the land itself, their homelands have remained largely undiscovered.
The Eruton do believe themselves to be descendants or reincarnations of the long-lost giants; of which, the belief could be backed up by their unusually tall statures. As generations upon generations of Eruton pass, the belief that the Eruton remains in the Arid Mesa to preserve what the giant’s once built stands strong amongst them.
Because of their isolation from the mainland, the Eruton have little knowledge of what Charonians would consider the Main Pantheon; instead, they worship the spirit of the universe itself— believing that everything holds a certain “spirit of life” to it, and that all things should be treated with respect. However, the most recent Masgala— a seer believed to have special connections to the voices of the land— has gained a particular interest in the Temple of the Fire Keepers, and has introduced them to the Eruton.
The home of the Eruton is a curious and unique place, carved directly from the red sandstone of the Arid Mesa by geomancers. As a result, Eruton architecture is incredibly geometric in shape and style, with some buildings and homes bleeding and tunneling directly into the stone itself. A massive trench separates the lower and upper halves of their homeland, with jutting sandstone architecture — including the tower of the Masagala — emerging from a natural oasis which lies hidden deep beneath the earth inside of the canyon, providing the Eruton with water and farmland.
With their long lifespans, the Eruton elves may not be
technologically advanced in the sense, but their multiple generations have had time to develop and organize an impressive, pseudo-utopian lifestyle that works for them. Magical advancements in this area are unique to the Eruton; and they place great importance on magi-infused members of their civilization, who are expected to hone and master their respective crafts in part for their homeland.
The organization of the Eruton elves places users of magi in a work order which best benefits the city: ie. Geomancers may focus on architecture or maintain the city; Hydromancers may maintain the sanctity of the oasis or farmlands, and may be expected to; Pyromancers may be warriors and blacksmiths, and etc.; Spacemancers may be illusionary masters, maintaining the illusion that hides the Eruton homeland, or the Giant’s Remnants, from outside sources.
Such duties are often carried through families, inherited by the next generations as time passes; which often results in a strong mastery of their unique talents, trades, or focuses.
Eruton born without innate magi tend to have more freedom within their community— becoming warriors, weapon masters, artists, poets, merchants, or whatever they desire— without expectation of taking over a position in which they are considered “not fit for”. They are, however, valued within the community due to their ability to “fill in the gaps” left behind by the magi.
The Eruton are led by the Masagala — an “Oracle of Delphi”-type seer — who is believed to hold a special connection to the spirits of the many planes that the Eruton revere. While the Masagala is a respected individual— the most recent Masagala is often escorted by talented warriors when out in the homeland; but otherwise, may be found in her tower looking out far above the oasis. Many festivals, rituals, and sacrificial offerings are lead and attended by the Masagala.
Some internal strife and upset has arisen to the usual lifestyle of the Eruton by introducing the Keepers of the Flame to the Eruton homeland; otherwise, the Eruton are a mostly wise and peaceful sort of peoples— but with their only experiences of the "mainland" being criminals, pirates, and smugglers— the Eruton are often hostile to outsiders who they believe would not respect their ways, or the treasures left behind by what they believe are their origins.
protect him at all cost. (can’t use discord anymore so making use of this here)
