Högg

Not much is known of their origin, but the Högg appeared around the same time as the Voliere. Old Dwarven art and sculptures depict their previous appearance, which was a lot more animal like. Because of this, the Högg shamans believe they were molded by their Goddess, Drullum, to look more like her. They have mostly kept to themselves throughout their history, choosing to live in the cold mountains due to their thick, curly fur. There is a widespread fear of the volcano to the west of Helt Hale, their capital, as they believe it to be the home of a trickster Demigod by the name of Vondur Kletter.

Höggs are naturally good cooks, as they have a keen sense of smell. In particular, they are known for their earthy dishes featuring mushrooms and herbs of many different varieties. The quickest and easiest way to most Högg hearts is by complimenting their cooking. Another boon of the Högg economy is the export of their excess fur, which is used in the clothing of many of the races around the world. Humans primarily purchase the fur for many different uses while they explore the world.

The government structure in the Galican villages is mostly tribalistic, with the woman with the largest tusks being dubbed The Matriarch. The Matriarch is the deciding voice in the village, and it is highly unethical to go against her word. Galican men train alongside The Matriarch to hone their abilities to work in sync with her and better defend her against threats. This makes them highly capable in battle, and an even deadlier force when fighting in groups.

Unfortunately in recent history, wars have broken out between the Högg and the Voliere. After numerous defeats, many Högg found themselves enslaved to the Voliere, who then forced them to use their natural aptitude in masonry to build the high reaching towers necessary for Voliere worship. A revolution has freed the captives, but tensions are still high between the two races. They demand reparations, as well as the land stolen from them. Previously they found it easy to win battles through pure muscle and strength, but as a result of their winged enemies, they have found themselves becoming quite adept at the use of spears and glaived weapons.

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