Calishite
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Calishite is the name given to the majority of humans who come from Calimshan.[1] "Calimite" is a deeply insulting name for these people.[2]
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[edit] Regions
Though Calishites have migrated outside the realm of Calimshan. Calishites make up the bulk of the population in the following areas:[1]
- The Border Kingdoms
- The cities of the Lake of Steam
- The Nelanther Isles
- Calimshan
Calishites also live in abundant populations within the nations of Amn and Tethyr and can be found in smaller numbers in Lapaliiya and the Shaar.[1]
[edit] Appearance
Calishites usually have dusky brown skin, brown hair and brown eyes. They are also on average a little shorter and of slighter build than the average human.[1]
[edit] History
Calishites are descendants of the slaves of the genies who ruled Calimshan and are not native to Abeir-Toril.[3] After the Calim's power dwindled, the Calishites were able to free themselves of the genies' yoke and founded the nation of Coramshan in 606 DR.[4] Since this time the Calishite race has expanded and migrated to the various regions listed above.
[edit] Culture
The pervaiding Calishite view is they are the rightful rulers of all the land south and west of the Sea of Fallen Stars.[1] They have a tendency to look on the northern cultures as being short lived barbarian cultures barely being worthy of notice. This however does not stop them with trading with these nations.[1]
[edit] Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Sean K. Reynolds, Matt Forbeck, James Jacobs, Eric L. Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures, p. 73. TSR, Inc. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (October 1998). Calimport, p. 13. TSR, Inc. ISBN 0-7869-1238-3.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (October 1998). Calimport, p. 14. TSR, Inc. ISBN 0-7869-1238-3.
Calishites
Chondathans • Damarans • Illuskans • Mulan • Rashemi • Tethyrians
Minor Ethnic Groups
Bedine • Chultans • Durpari • Ffolk • Gurs • Halruaans • Imaskari • Itzas • Lantanna • Mazticans • Nars • Netherese • Raumvirans • Shaarans • Shou • Sossrim • Talfir • Tashalans • Tuigan • Turami • Ulutiuns • Vaasans
Miscellaneous Races
githyanki • githzerai • Deep Imaskari
