The humans of Londwyn are an oddity to the rest of Palmydia. These enigmatic people hail from the far western coast, between the two great Elven nations, and have oft butted heads with the Sylvan Elves over their expansionist ways and their tendency to view the natural world as merely a collection of resources to be utilized.

Queen Charlotte rules the kingdom, and shares some of her power with a representative body, called a parliament. The queen is quite popular with the people of Londwyn. During her reign, their fortunes have improved greatly, and many new technologies have been invented.

Londwynians are a hard working and incredibly intelligent people who have shunned the teaching of Magic and have modest, if any, respect for the deities' powers. Rather, the people of Londwyn turn their eyes to the progress afforded by science and technology, and draw their lessons of the past through archeology instead of religious litany. They themselves have little known history from before they landed on Palmydia four hundred years ago, and rumors abound that these utilitarian people have sent expeditions all across the continent, even as far as Travance across the rift, in search of the secrets of their past.

Londwynians have a very deeply held belief that their culture is the product of long and uninterrupted progress from the primitive to the modern. Those that do not share their values are often seen as quaint, but backward; those that exhibit little industriousness or technological acumen are sometimes considered animal, rather than true humanoid. The people of Londwyn are generally good-natured, however, and often express a sincere, though still condescending, admiration for those cultures that continue to practice outmoded ways of life, such as religious worship and casting magic spells.

Starting Professions

Alchemist, Bounty Hunter, Cavalier, Gambler, Healer, Physician, Scholar, Smith, Spy, Swashbuckler, Thief, Witch Hunter

Penalized Professions

Mage

Prohibited Professions

Cleric, Dragoon, Priest, Psionisist, Wild Mage

Role-playing

1. Londwynians do not possess faith in the divine sense, and must always seek to apply logic and examine evidence to every question and mystery. They cannot make an important decision without using a rational, deliberate approach to come up with a solution, and will always favor the option that has the strongest real evidence supporting it.
2. Londwynians do not think highly of magic spells, divine prayers, or other abilities that are not rooted in physical technology. They will not place their trust in such powers, and will be reluctant to integrate the use of them into any plans they make.
3. As a Londwynian you may NOT introduce the idea that any particular invention or scientific advancement has been made without first acquiring written confirmation from the Director.

Costuming and Makeup

Londwynians dress in a manner similar to that of Victorian England. They are generally prim and proper, even when dressing for adventure.

Starting Body

Racial Benefits

Literacy
Teach

Racial Detriments

None

Racial Skill List

(1) Advanced Literacy
(1) Quadrivium
(1) Lore: Academic
(2) Illusion Resistance