The agile Elegantians
Elegantians are children of God of Dexterity – Eleganta.
Their biological features are ears and tail of caracal, they have brownish/golden skin specific leg anatomy which makes them a bit taller than average human, light brown or red hair and mainly blue and yellow eyes, rarely red or green
Elegantians live in Sanctus Silvis (Sacred Woods) – in the middle of these woods is located their capital city Granda Silvis (Great Forest), which represents a city built on top and around a giant tree, who's roots and branches serve as fundamental for houses. The sacred tree carries a name Lingum Vitae (Tree of life)
Elegantians are perfect hunters, they are absolute champions in climbing trees and trail tracking. Sneaking and climbing skills are a part of their everyday life. Their villages and houses are always located up on the trees, which are connected with bridges and zip lines.
Most of accessories for elegantians clothes and houses are feathers, skins, fangs and claws of animals they are hunting on. Many of them keep smaller preys and insects as pets, because Eleganta their goddess loves to do the same.
Elegantians are night owls and most of the activities start at sunset and work at night, so if you want to visit any craftsman workshop in Sanctus Silvis, make sure not oversleep their opening hours!
Weapons
Elegantians prefer using shooting weaponry skills. Any kind of bows, crossbows and slingshots are their favorite. Though they always keep a good knife with them, especially for hunting, to carve the prey.
Alchemy
Elegantian alchemists use forest treasures to perform their alchemical rituals. Their medicus school is one of the most effective of all, as Sanctus Silvis territories are rich on edible potentially active herbs, mushrooms and berries, with help of alchemists they can be activated and be even more effective. Also, caracal alchemists come very handy when you need to make an alchemically enchanted traps and other tactically useful units.
Clothing
Their clothing is mostly made of linen fabric and leather. For hunting they make special gears and camouflage it in tree colors for better sneaking, it should be also tight to the body for easier and faster climbing. Plant and animal patterns are often met on their weapons, armors and accessories. Elegantians tend to wear caps with hoods with luck and protection runes. They use special high leather gloves and boots, which do not hold down their hands, paws and claws that help them in climbing, typically laced up or on the straps.
Craftsmanship and Household
Elegantians are very good at making leather wares: clothing, boots, bags and sacs.
They are also awesome shooting weapon crafters as well as ammunition for them. If you want your weapon to be accurate, make sure to make it at elegantian master!
Many craftsmen of elegantians are being famous for their stylish woodwork and leather work. Nor only it is beautiful, it is often functional and practical in everyday life and household: wooden kitchenware is always a necessary thing in every house and tavern, as well as carved interior parts and decorations.
Elegantian architectors and builders come very handy in every part of the lyria world as they are most skillful when it comes to dexterity and clever maneuvers. Even though they'd need a smart chief to conduct their actions, when it comes to completing something on high-altitude works, they are the best in climbing and working in such conditions.
Food and Drinks
Forest animals meat, elegantians love making different dishes and bakery out of it, such as soups, pies, patties and such. They also love preparing jerky meat snacks.
Elegantian herbalists have the biggest and richest list of seasonings and aromatic herbs to add to their foods, which help elegantians feel stronger and have brighter mind and faster hands during their activities.
Hunters and travelers often have small snacks of berries and nuts with them. Elegantians tend to make an ''energy bars'' out of small goodies found in forest - sweet could be made of berries, honey and nuts, salty are usually nut butter and/or mushroom flavored.
Ornaments and Colors
Elegantians use forest themed ornaments, leaf and branches, claws and fangs, sometimes flowers. Regular colors met in their clothing style are brown shades, green shades, with small red, light green or yellow accents.
Music and Arts
Caracals folk music is very various: from stringed instruments (like lutes and harps) to wind instruments (flutes) and timbrels.
Their music can be calm and soothing as a lullaby and fun and perky for dancing in taverns and barrel shops.
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If you want to make a pleasant gift for an elegantian, you can gift them a leather picture to decorate their walls or a canvas made of beautiful amber gemstones.
A good sign of recognition and respect is a large hand-crafted round talisman protector of the homes made of feathers, cobwebs and braided threads, this symbolizes a tight connection of the gift giver and the gift recipient as well as best intentions.
Rituals
When elegantian becomes an adept, he receives a weapon made from a branch of Lingum Vitae of his choice (for example bow, crossbow, etc) as a welcome gift from Guild of Eleganta followers.
Locations
Sanctus Silvis territories
Granda Silvis - Capital city
Lingum Vitae - The heart of Sanctus Silvis in Granda Silvis city, the tree of life of the whole sacred forest.
Temple (god habitat)
When elegantian becomes an adept, he receives a weapon made from a branch of Lingum Vitae of his choice (for example bow, crossbow, etc) as a welcome gift from Guild of Eleganta followers.