Men of the Sea

Tan, short, and dark-haired, the Men of the Sea consider themselves the masters of the known world. For centuries, their High Kingdom of  Idar-Morbach  ruled over much of the south, until they were defeated by Altan the Terror and successive rebellions. The Sea-Men are skilled traders and soldiers, who value order and obedience. It was from their kingdoms that the institution of knighthood arose, which has now been adopted across the south.

They are dogmatic in their devotion to their religion, the  Church of the Storm , and are one of the few peoples to actively proselytize. They consider the new order of the world, under the  Alvyrnian Empire , to be little more than theft of their birthright by an upstart usurper.

Physical Characteristics
The Men of the Sea are shorter than the other races of Sunrise Men, usually standing between five and five-and-a-half feet in height. Their diminutive stature, however, should not be confused for weakness. The Men of Olm, Wernbach, and Bressen are generally considered the finest foot soldiers in the world, and exchange insults for powerful injury.

They are tan of skin, ranging from olive to bronzed, and dark-haired. Generally, their hair is black and lightly curling, though it ranges to wavy and dark brown. Their eyes are brown, their ears are round, and their men often wear oiled and braided mustaches. They are fond of gold ornaments, and clad themselves in light linens.