Chapter VI - The Ethron

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The ethron are a people indigenous to the forests and the woodlands of Avendar. First recorded by the historians of the first century of the Republic, the ethron appeared as refugees, whose forests and homelands in the south had been destroyed in the War of Fire.

The earliest contact between humans and ethron came when the then king of Gogoth deeded the forest of Qilarn to a large group of ethron, who in return cleared the place of srryn and other undesirable forces. It is from this group that most of the ethrons known to the histories descend.

Living in the great forest, the ethron made their homes in and above the trees, bringing life to the forests that surrounded and protected them. The ethron also divided themself socially into clans, with a chief (usually male) heading the people of a given region.

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The ethron also proved to be a gregarious and robust people, friendly with those who were willing to trade or make peace with them. Often allies of the humans of Earendam and the surrounding regions, the ethron were often equally fierce opponents of the srryn and shuddeni, opposing the latter in the War of Night.

Physically, the ethron are short and stocky, averaging about five feet in height. Most notable is their skin, which is a striking shade of green, often matching the leaves and undergrowth of the forests in which they make their homes. A vital, strong people, the ethron are known for their staunch bravery.