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[[image:smallfolkred.jpg|400px|right]]<i>The Smallfolk are a sub-race of [[Hoggur]] who trace their ancestry back to the [[Fomorian|Fomorians]].  Sanctuary has never been home to segregated races of Smallfolk in the way most [[Travelers]] consider. The scholors at Meissa do not define halflings, hobbits, kender, or dwarves as distinct sub-races, but rather as clans of Smallfolk.  While certainly, this lack of distinction occasionally offends a new arrival to our lands, the native Smallfolk are as much a product of blending bloodlines as the big folk are.
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[[image:smallfolkred.jpg|400px|right]]<i>The Smallfolk are a sub-race of [[Hoggur]] who trace their ancestry back to the [[Fomorian|Fomorians]].  Sanctuary has never been home to segregated races of Smallfolk in the way most [[Traveling Heroes |Travelers]] consider. The scholors at Meissa do not define gnomes, halflings, hobbits, kender, or dwarves as distinct sub-races, but rather as clans of Smallfolk.  While certainly, this lack of distinction occasionally offends a new arrival to our lands, the native Smallfolk are as much a product of blending bloodlines as the big folk are.</i>
  
 
===Clans===
 
===Clans===
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Far more than being a simple catch-all for the D&D short races, the Smallfolk sub-race is intended to break stereotypical characterizations and introduce a broad culture that can include unique portrayals while still being a united people. With that said, we encourage players to be creative with their Smallfolk, and avoid trying to fit them into some previous rigid structure. If you really just love your Tolkien Dwarf, or Forgotten Realm Kender, they will fit in just fine as either native or traveler. Differences between Smallfolk come down to the family or clan they are from. Here are a few examples; feel free to craft your own.
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;Brownstone: Accounted as the most common surname in Cuiveinen. Brownstones are, by and large, the most human of any Smallfolk in the Sanctuary. They are therefore the tallest of the Smallfolk, with the least pointed ears.
  
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;Clan Bloodaxe:Live on the border between Kraestret and Emlyn, protecting the travellers along the great road.  They have a high number of Ranger, tend to be gruff and warlike.
  
;Brownstone: Accounted as the most common surname in Cuiveinen. Brownstones are, by and large, the most human of any in the Sanctuary. They are therefore the tallest of the Smallfolk, with the least pointed ears.
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;The Hayward Family: The family hall is located near Estervern and they are primarily wheat and barley farmers, well known for producing an excellent line of stouts, bocks, and brown ales. They tend to be jovial, easy going and generous.
  
;Clan Bloodaxe:Live on the northern border between Telrae'dor and Valgard, protecting the travellers along the Giant's Causeway from the dark creatures of Myrkvidr. They have a high number of Pard, tend to be gruff and warlike, and pay respect to Yrsa along with Athlendyr.
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;Undertree: Live in the forests between Kraestret and Raeyithia.  The Undertree's mission is to protect the area from the [[Tuatha De Danann]], and they have been holding to this mission for more than 2000 years. They tend to be wild, stealthy, and distrustful of strangers.
  
;The Hayward Family: The family hall is located in central Telrae'dor and they are primarily wheat and barley farmers, well known for producing an excellent line of stouts, bocks, and brown ales. They tend to be jovial, easy going and generous.
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;The Fenwings: Like the Undertrees, the Fenwings live in the marshy forests that border Raeyithia and Andus and are regular visitors to Golmeuse. The Fenwings identify more with the [[Tuatha De Danann|Sidhe]] and some have supposed that the Fenwings are actually descendants of these folk as their delicate bone structure and slender figures last well into adulthood.
  
;Undertree: Live in the forests south of White Briar along the border of Tir na nOg. The Undertree's family mission is to make sure the Tuatha de Dannan never cross the border again into Telrae'dor, and they have been holding to this mission for more then 800 years. They tend to be wild, stealthy, and distrustful of strangers.
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;The Moppers: Earned their unfortunate name on the decks of the [[Gentry]] tradeships. Originally brought aboard to serve as deck hands and laborers, the Moppers were a smart sly race that eventually gained their own ships, not necessarily in any legal manner, and built their family into a powerful house comprised of merchants, little better than pirates.  
  
;The Fenwings: Like the Undertrees, the Fenwings live in the forests that border White Briar and Tir Na Nog,
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;Clan Bodaddwyll: Are the most alike to their [[Frem]] neighbors, living on the north-western coast of the Emlyn. Red-faced and auburn-haired, Clan Bodaddwyll likes a good pub fight, full-breasted women, and naps in the afternoon.
but unlike their neighbors, the Fenwings identify more with the Sidhe smallfolk of lore than the Broadfeet. No one knows if the Fenwings are actually descendants of any of the legendary demi-fey, but their delicate bone structure and slender figures last well into adulthood.
 
  
;The Moppers: Earned their unfortunate name on the decks of the Gentry tradeships. Originally brought aboard to serve as deck hands and laborers, the Moppers were a smart sly race that eventually gained their own ships, not necessarily in any legal manner, and built their family into a powerful house comprised of merchants, little better than pirates. They boast a well fortified sea castle off the coast of Telrae'dor, north of Frisland.
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;Smeltmail: Live along the northern border of Midrvegr. They are a respected, honorable family that has held their granted lands and title for more than 12 generations. A Smeltmail Lord is often adviser to the King and -at least two of them- have been acknowledged as the King's Right Hand.
 
 
;Clan Bodaddwyll: Are the most alike to their Frem neighbors, living on the north-western border of the Albian Highlands.  Red faced and auburned haired, Clan Bodaddwyll likes a good pub fight, full breasted women, and naps in the afternoon.
 
 
 
;Smeltmail: Life on the eastern edge of Telrae'dor along the Thule border north of Fendahl. They are a respected, honorable family that has held their granted lands and title for more then 12 generations. A Smeltmail Lord is often adviser to the King and -at least two of them- have been acknowledged as the King's Right Hand.
 
 
 
;Goldmantle: One of the Smallfolk mining houses along the Thule border. Telrae'dor mines gold, copper and tin. Most of those mines are along the Thule border. Smallfolk are excellent miners; over time, the Goldmantles purchased some of their own mines, and still managed the mines owned by larger Gentry families. They are a powerful and politically savvy family.
 
  
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;Goldmantle: One of the Smallfolk mining houses in Andus.  They are excellent miners and have over time, purchased some of their own mines, and still managed the mines owned by the noble families of Andus. They are a powerful and politically savvy family.
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:56, 6 July 2020

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The Smallfolk are a sub-race of Hoggur who trace their ancestry back to the Fomorians. Sanctuary has never been home to segregated races of Smallfolk in the way most Travelers consider. The scholors at Meissa do not define gnomes, halflings, hobbits, kender, or dwarves as distinct sub-races, but rather as clans of Smallfolk. While certainly, this lack of distinction occasionally offends a new arrival to our lands, the native Smallfolk are as much a product of blending bloodlines as the big folk are.

Clans

Far more than being a simple catch-all for the D&D short races, the Smallfolk sub-race is intended to break stereotypical characterizations and introduce a broad culture that can include unique portrayals while still being a united people. With that said, we encourage players to be creative with their Smallfolk, and avoid trying to fit them into some previous rigid structure. If you really just love your Tolkien Dwarf, or Forgotten Realm Kender, they will fit in just fine as either native or traveler. Differences between Smallfolk come down to the family or clan they are from. Here are a few examples; feel free to craft your own.

Brownstone
Accounted as the most common surname in Cuiveinen. Brownstones are, by and large, the most human of any Smallfolk in the Sanctuary. They are therefore the tallest of the Smallfolk, with the least pointed ears.
Clan Bloodaxe
Live on the border between Kraestret and Emlyn, protecting the travellers along the great road. They have a high number of Ranger, tend to be gruff and warlike.
The Hayward Family
The family hall is located near Estervern and they are primarily wheat and barley farmers, well known for producing an excellent line of stouts, bocks, and brown ales. They tend to be jovial, easy going and generous.
Undertree
Live in the forests between Kraestret and Raeyithia. The Undertree's mission is to protect the area from the Tuatha De Danann, and they have been holding to this mission for more than 2000 years. They tend to be wild, stealthy, and distrustful of strangers.
The Fenwings
Like the Undertrees, the Fenwings live in the marshy forests that border Raeyithia and Andus and are regular visitors to Golmeuse. The Fenwings identify more with the Sidhe and some have supposed that the Fenwings are actually descendants of these folk as their delicate bone structure and slender figures last well into adulthood.
The Moppers
Earned their unfortunate name on the decks of the Gentry tradeships. Originally brought aboard to serve as deck hands and laborers, the Moppers were a smart sly race that eventually gained their own ships, not necessarily in any legal manner, and built their family into a powerful house comprised of merchants, little better than pirates.
Clan Bodaddwyll
Are the most alike to their Frem neighbors, living on the north-western coast of the Emlyn. Red-faced and auburn-haired, Clan Bodaddwyll likes a good pub fight, full-breasted women, and naps in the afternoon.
Smeltmail
Live along the northern border of Midrvegr. They are a respected, honorable family that has held their granted lands and title for more than 12 generations. A Smeltmail Lord is often adviser to the King and -at least two of them- have been acknowledged as the King's Right Hand.
Goldmantle
One of the Smallfolk mining houses in Andus. They are excellent miners and have over time, purchased some of their own mines, and still managed the mines owned by the noble families of Andus. They are a powerful and politically savvy family.


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