Neanderthals are a race of primitive humans that dwell in cold environments. [1] They are clustered around the northern pole of Eberron in the continent of the Frostfell and in the Tashana Tundra in Sarlona . [2] [3]
History
The neanderthals believe they were created to dwell in the frozen realms. They do not build great civilizations, and are content to hunt and range across the icy wilderness. [1]
Description
Neanderthals resemble stocky, well-built humans with large heads, a prominent brow, and strong jaw. Their jaws that can crack bone. They often will cover themselves with tattoos, war paint, and scars as a symbol of personal might. [1]
Culture
The neanderthals maintain a rich oral tradition. [1]
Abilities
Neanderthals are adept at surviving in harsh environments shunned by other humans. [1]
Society
Neanderthals form clans that can consist of between six and ten different families. They prefer to dwell in cave systems or ruins if none are available. They mark the hunting ground around their homes with simple fetishes and trophies. [1]
Each clan can observe a different religious belief passed on through oral tradition and cave paintings. Some include ancestor worship, druidism , and beliefs in totemic natural spirits. They hold a special reverence for fire. Few clans outright worship deities. [1]
Lands
Neanderthals can be found in several extreme environments in Eberron . These include in the Frostfell and the nearby Icewhite Island as well as the Tashana Tundra in the north of Sarlona. [2] [3]
Appendix
External Links
- Neanderthal article at the Forgotten Realms Wiki , a wiki for the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Wolfgang Baur , James Jacobs , and George Strayton (2004). Frostburn . ( Wizards of the Coast ), pp. 36–38. ISBN 0-7869-2896-4 .
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 James Wyatt , Keith Baker , Luke Johnson , Steven Brown (2006). Player's Guide to Eberron . ( Wizards of the Coast ), pp. 66, 67. ISBN 0-7869-3912-5 .
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Keith Baker , Scott Fitzgerald Gray , Glenn McDonald , and Chris Sims (2007). Secrets of Sarlona . ( Wizards of the Coast ), pp. 100, 102, 103, 112. ISBN 978-0-7869-4037-0 .