Centaurs

Centaurs

Centaurs The centaurs are a species of faunii who have the lower body of a horse but where the head would be is the torso and upper body of a man. Standing upwards of 8ft tall they emit an almost tangible aura of power and strength. Despite their humanoid likeness in their torso and upper half,they do not get along well with the humans and see them as inferior due to their requirements of horses, enforced orderand their reliance on fire to defend themselves. Though seeing themselves as children of the gods, the Centaurs believe they are made in the gods image and are on an equal plane with them. They believe that they have a symbiotic relationship with the gods as their children; they protect nature and keep the other races from abusing what the gods have created, in return they are blessed and protected by the gods granting them their keen eyes, their swift speed and their fierce intelligence. Centaurs are one of the fastest creatures on the land, having the ability to travel up to 65 miles an hour and some even possess the skill to land an arrow on target while galloping full speed from 150 feet away.

Primitive weapons, being their main and traditional form of attack leaves them susceptible to the advanced technology of other races, in turn making them at risk with their low numbers. In an open field, no army can stand a chance against centaurs in large numbers, coordinating an improvised cavalry charge. Centaurs live a nomadic lifestyle with no real king or monarch. The biggest form of government they have is their council of elders who regulate disputes over hunting grounds and will lead the Centaurs during times of war. The Centaurs are incredible hunters, they will hunt and eat many species of wild birds that most other predators do not have the ability to kill. With their speed and keen eyesight, it is no problem for even a young Centaur to take down the quickest of poultry. Centaurs live long lifespans, the average centaur reaching 200-260 years of age their added years contribute to their wisdom, they are not known for aggression or to act rashly. They try to refrain from violence and aggression but are known to ward off hunters who may prowl the area poaching wildlife, lumberjacks may also come under threat as they frequently attempt to chop down their forests.

Centaurs are commonly mistaken for the ‘protectors of nature’, when in reality they are simply keepers of balance, from their reliance on nature, their long lives and their connection to the gods, they have come to the realization that nature must not be abused nor left to fester instead it must be kept in check and many have dedicated much of their lives to this code. The few times you may see this illusive race would be during their yearly gathering with the elders. There is no one spot that they hold, this being a nomadic gathering, it changes every year as they gather by a series of chance meetings, until they eventually form a large enough group in order to declare it a gathering. It is here that they discuss the few governmental matters that do bother them, including but not limited to; regulating the ebb and flow of the hunting in the forest and where they must pay special attention in order to keep the balance of nature.