Satyr

Created on: September 03, 2006
Modified on: August 17, 2009

Among those who make their homes in the primeval forests, few can match the natural wit and humor of Satyrs. Creatures possessing the horns and lower body of a goat, Satyrs are as charismatic as they are happy. They are perhaps the most content of all races. It is said that great despair follows the ill omen of a tearful Satyr, for such a sight is rare indeed. Satyrs prance about and sing songs of days past and those ahead. Satyrs are known for their ability to charm away even the most uninspired of beings – entrancing them with merriment and stoking a lust for life within.

There are some Satyrs however, who take a more serious path in life. These Satyrs practice the art of war and keep a watchful eye over the wood where they live. When not looking after their smaller brethren, they often seek adventure among the realms of man. Even the most serious Satyr, however, often makes it her job to become the life of the party.

Satyrs are a race devoted to merriment and mirth. The forests they inhabit are abundant with laughter and song. Satyrs will try to bring humor to all but the most somber of situations. Pranks as well jokes and teasing are among the things that make up their daily routine. Most Satyrs will almost always seek to avoid combat. Their larger brethren welcome it, however. These hardier Satyrs are known to go into battle frenzies and attack foes like maddened beasts. When not inclined to do battle, they are perhaps the most naturally charismatic of all the races and always offer their songs and rhymes. Satyrs will be friendly towards any race that compliments them on a song or a good joke.

Role-playing

The allure of strong drink is almost impossible for a Satyr to ignore. A Satyr will generally set aside all other priorities and goals if confronted with an opportunity to drink any kind of spirits.
Satyrs are unable to recall a debt, either owed to them or by them. Raising the issue of a debt is very rude to a Satyr’s way of thinking, and she will never press someone for repayment of a loan or favor. If pressed into repayment by someone that she owes, a Satyr will do the absolute minimum required to avoid trouble, and will bear a grudge against that person for quite some time.

Costuming and Makeup

Satyrs prefer clothes that are either brightly colored, or dominated by earthen tones. You must wear goat horns when playing a Satyr. Many Satyr’s feel uncomfortable wearing pants, but if you wish to role-play this you must wear makeup or costuming that gives the illusion that you have goat legs.