Ghazakiin

Fey-like and elusive, Ghazakiin are sometimes known as the Ancients. It is said they were present on the world even before the first of the gods. Yet throughout history they have served mainly one purpose: to protect Earth from complete destruction by the undead. Although these creatures have mainly secluded themselves within their forest home of Beraskahan, they still sometimes appear to various individuals.

Appearance
Ghazakiin are slightly larger than elves, though they maintain the same delicate appearance. Their ears are also much larger than an elf's and, like a cat or dog, can turn independently of one another to catch the faintest noise. Their skin ranges from a pale, bluish color to dark purple. Since they can change the pigment in their skin to reflect different light, they are adept at camoflauging themselves within the forests that they call home. Their hair comes in a variety of colors, including red, green, purple, and black. Their eyes similarly mimic the color of their hair, though the most common color is purple.

Mentality
Since Ghazakiin are immortal creatures, they see the world differently from many of the mortal races. To them, the world follows the same cycle: chaos, creation, life, destruction, and then chaos again. Because of this, they are very slow to change. In particular, they view centuries as mere years or, for the eldest of Ghazakiin, mere months. Although Ghazakiin protect the world from complete destruction, they are under no such obligation to the mortal races which inhabit it. A particular sect of Ghazakiin, in fact, view that the mortal races were a mistake in creation and should be completely annihilated. However, most Ghazakiin tolerate, or even help mortals when they feel the need to do so.

Because of their immortality, Ghazakiin also reproduce slowly. They therefore view any and all children as gifts; to them, any harm to a child is viewed as a monstrous act, comparable to only the most heinous of crimes.

Ecology
Ghazakiin live within the deep forests. Unlike other fey, however, they have constructed an organized city which flourishes under the reign of King Glortor'Rai Glaurd'Har. Instead of buildings, they use the trees themselves to contruct their homes. It is said that the city of Beraskahan is a wonder to behold, though only a few have had the luck to see it.