Widely believed to be relatives of the fey, spirit folk are actually descended from the nature spirits that inhabit and defend Tamekiriku.
Appearance[]
Spirit folk resemble humans, but are generally very comely, with slender eyes and small mouths. They possess no body hair or facial hair save for their thin eyebrows, and tend to radiate a love for nature. Other than this, they are often difficult to distinguish from normal humans.
History[]
Spirit folk were first created by the interbreeding of humans with nature spirits, and have been around since long before Tamekiriku's founding.
Lands[]
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Culture[]
There are three main types of spirit folk, each one associated with a particular natural feature of Tamekiriku.
Bamboo Spirit Folk[]
Bamboo spirit folk are related to the Lord of the Wood, and each one lives near a particular grove of bamboo. Like dryads, the health of a bamboo spirit folk reflects the health of their home grove, and being in this grove allows them to heal and refresh themselves.
River Spirit Folk[]
River spirit folk are related to the Lord of the River, and each one lives near a particular river. The health of a river spirit folk reflects changes made to its home river, and they are able to swim and breathe freely in fresh water.
Sea Spirit Folk[]
Sea spirit folk are related to the Lord of the Sea, and they are the most numerous of all the spirit folk. They live exclusively in coastal areas, and they are able to swim and breathe freely in the ocean.