Vasar, The Winged Warriors of the Sky
Descendants of the dragons of ages long gone, the vasar of today strive to live up to their ancestor’s legacy.
Through the wars they’ve fought and the alliances they’ve forged, they have earned the unwavering respect of the other races of Vathis. Their naturally large and sturdy form, inherited dragon wings, and scaly exterior make them natural warriors. They are trained in survival basics from birth, and as a race they believe they are only as strong as their weakest. The vasar’s draconic ancestry has gifted them with a strong force of personality as well, making them natural diplomats.
Vasar have roamed the world for as long as civilizations have stood. Darastrix has been home to the vasar for millennia since.
The vasar naturally gravitate to lands lush with foliage and floating motes. These territories are advantageous to their kind, on account of their gifts of flight and resourcefulness. Vasar society is rooted in tradition, and they believe they’ve existed for so long on account of their unity and conservatism. From the moment they can talk, young vasar spend every day learning the history of the world and their people. The majority of the race’s males are trained in martial combat as soon as they are deemed strong enough to wield a weapon. Vasar females typically undergo the same training, but not as extensively, and many go on to be schooled in wizardly pursuits instead.
The vasar demeanor is a many-layered thing.
They tend to be quiet and polite on the outside, peppering their words with boasts and jabs. The vasar are proud and do not hide it; in fact, they thrive on proving that they are born of noble blood. Vasar appreciate the other races of Vathis and give them respect where respect is due, but they never forget that they are among the eldest. Pride is their downfall and their pillar, and to insult one’s reputation may as well be a slap in the face. God and country play the largest roles in the lives of the vasar, and they put their loyalty first and foremost into Naurgrix, their patron god, as well as the great leader of their nation. With the recent return of dragons to the world many vasar are torn – these beings were spoken of as legendary incarnations of their god, but their behavior and nature seen thus far is not as predicted, and they represent a struggle between who the vasar truly are and who they wish to be.
Every vasar knows basic survival skills, as all children are required to participate in the physical labor that comprises community building.
The settlements of Darastrix that lie beyond the nation’s cities maintain the rustic, hands-on way of living; everyone helps to build, hunt, cook, and provide for one another. They disdain those who base their lives on material values and see that sort of lifestyle as beneath them. The only time a vasar flaunts their possessions is when they are displaying what they have achieved. A common vasar saying is that in death the only possessions that live on are one’s name and one’s memory.
Vasar are all larger than the average humanoid.
Their height ranges between 5’6″ and 7′. Covered in scaly hide, they have retained much of their draconic ancestry; the ridged brows, prehensile tail, reptilian claws, and sharp teeth are all remnants from another age. Their hide varies in colors much like the leaves of autumn, with brighter colors such as blue or green being quite rare. Vasar do not possess any form of hair, but they may develop ridges in their hide that resembles such on their heads and faces. All vasar are born with reptilian wings that aid in flight, and a rare few actually grow horns on their head. Vasar are not naturally a long-lived race, though many see their first century and sometimes a decade past before facing their mortality.
Vasar Racial Traits
Though somewhat impeded by their draconic form, Vasar are physically strong and possess a naturally commanding presence.
Medium: Vasar are Medium creatures and receive no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
Draconic Inheritance: Vasar possess numerous physical traits that can be attributed to their draconic lineage. Perhaps the most important of these traits are the wings that grant their kind the ability to fly. All vasar also have a tail that they have learned to manipulate objects with, particularly useful for when their hands are full, and the eyes of the vasar are especially keen and grant this race better perception and vision when in low-light conditions. The sharp, hardened scales of the vasar make them difficult to physically harm.
Fearless: Vasar rarely succumb to fear in the face of danger. They are formidable foes who tend to face their challenges head-on.
Sky Sentinel: Lifetimes spent among the floating motes of Darastrix have ingrained the vasar with racial expertise in combat during flight.
Life Lessons: The vasar possess a deep cultural appreciation for history, and they make it a point to share their stories with the youths of their race. They also teach their young basic survival skills.
Ancient Immunities: The vasar’s draconic lineage, though diluted, grants this race resistance to sleep and paralysis effects.
