Highlander

Highlanders derive their name from a long tradition of inhabiting the colder steppes and foothills of the mountain ranges of Vestgar and Lothgar on the continent of Asgar; their capital is the city of Caledon. Highlanders are renowned for their strength and hardy builds.

Appearance
Highlanders vary from a light to medium tan, based on their exposure to the outdoors. They tend towards lighter hair.

Shape-Shifting
By tapping into their shamanistic abilities, they can connect with one of the great wild spirits to either imbue themselves with certain traits, or physically transform themselves into the animal for a short time.
 * Bara, the great bear spirit of strength
 * Lycon, the wolf spirit of keen senses
 * Felia, the jaguar spirit of agility
 * Corvira, the raven spirit of cunning
 * Chelo, the turtle spirit of defense
 * Angui, the snake spirit of precision

Culture
Highlanders spend much of their time hunting and fishing, as a way to relax, occupy themselves, and survive. More entrepreneurial Highlanders have tapped into the riches of their mountain homes, surveying and mining lodes of ores. Much of the Highlander economy is based around mining coal and lodestone and metals such as iron and silver. They are often seen in other realms as soldiers and warriors, merchants, blacksmiths, or leather-workers.

The southwestern part of the Highrock mountain ranges is riddled with caves; it is here that the Highlanders have made their capital.

The Four Treasures
All Highlanders know the story of the Four Treasures. Four items of power said to be entrusted to the Highlanders a long time ago but lost throughout time, with the Stone of Fal as the only presently used item.

Landmarks

 * Ragaran - a coal mining town