Asheron's Call Manual/The Heritage Groups of Dereth
The Heritage Groups of Dereth
There are three major heritage groups currently inhabiting the world of Dereth:
The Aluvians
Aluvians are known to be warlike, but they are also loyal to their own people. Their towns, such as Holtburg and Rithwic, are found in the northeast regions of Osteth, the eastern landmass of Dereth. They follow the Code of Pwyll, which teaches that they must protect the weak, and that true justice is above mere laws. Aluvian characters are automatically trained in Assess Person and Dagger.
The Gharu'ndim
The Gharu'ndim are desert-dwelling traders who believe that a sharp mind is preferable to a sharp sword, but they are skilled fighters when necessary. Their towns, such as Yaraq and Samsur, are found in the central and western regions of Osteth. Their national hero is the revered poet Yasif ibn Salayyar. Gharu'ndim characters are automatically trained in Appraise Items and Staff.
The Sho
The Sho are a highly disciplined and reserved people who regard fighting, particularly unarmed combat, as an art form. Their towns, such as Shoushi and Yanshi, are found in the southeastern regions of Osteth. Their guiding principles were handed down to them by the prophet Jojii. Sho characters are automatically trained in Unarmed Combat.
Aluvian Names
Aluvian names resemble Old and Middle English names. Most take three forms: first name only, first name plus a title like "the Fair" or "the Wild", or a first name and surname ending with "son" (for men) or "mad" (for women). Example names include:
Men
Brethym
Cyndal Farson
Ostan the Quick
Seltor
Trothard Litson
Wodrith the Bear
Women
Girdulla
Adelia Brathmad
Ceranne the Golden
Feristal
Megurtha Dermad
Lanida the True
Gharu'ndim Names
Gharu'ndim names are Middle Eastern in flavor. Most take one of three forms: first name only, first name and surname, separated by "al-", or a first name and a surname, separated by "ibn" (for men) or "bint" (for women). Example names include:
Men
Isufris
Akkah al-Munib
Hanril ibn Tadwas
Jamraj
Qumud al-Riyf
Zur ibn Atri
Women
Biyafah
Yahida al-Qa'nif
Fathna bint Baljid
Nayiza
Mara al-Luq
Djusala bint Sida
Sho Names
Sho names resemble both Japanese and Chinese names. Most include a first name and a surname, both of which can be hyphenated. Sho surnames come before the given name. Example names include:
Men
Jhong Mi
Hei Shikken
Kou-long Shui
Lun Zen
Ryucho Xao
Eng Lun-ji
Women
Zai Nozhen
Den Lu-ki
Guroku Soben
Ka-yen Ha
Chun Yao
Ai Rashoku