Poi’Mareath

This page is missing information from Call of the Father Meaning ‘crafted soldier’ in the Elder Tongue, Poi’Mareath were the first warriors of the Old Gods in the War of Ascendance. The first Poi’Mareath were humans enchanted to gain power. After the first generations of Poi’Mareath were made, they passed on their abilities through heredity. Six of the gods, all but Nezeril, created Poi’Mareath, though now only Sky Poi’Mareath remain on Var’Tareen. A secret group of Ocean Poi’Mareath exist in the Glass Palace. All Poi’Mreath are tall with black hair and a clawed hand. Poi’Mareath are stronger than most mortals and possess a small amount of Innate Magic.

After the death of Ghendar and the First Ascendance, The Poi’Mareath were replaced with Drel’Mareath. In the Modern Era, Poi’Mareath are found all over the world, often working as guards or soldiers.

Attributes
The human ancestry of Poi’Mareath is obvious. At six and a half feet they are taller than most humans. All of them have black hair, large black eyes, and a glowing line on the left side of their face that extends from their forehead, through their eyes, and all the way down to the chin. The color of this line is based on the god who created them. In the modern era, only Poi’Mareath of the sky remain unhidden. They have white lines down their face. The hidden sea Poi’Mareath of the Glass Palace have a blue line. The right hand of every Poi'Mareath is clawed, each uses their left as the dominant hand. Though the physical differences stop there the real strength of these soldiers comes from their link with the Old Gods. Using this they can channel rudimentary magic without the use of a godstone. Some Poi’Mareath know techniques which extend their innate magic, strengthening the source, and letting it be used for more than just attack.

Poi’Mareath have normal lifespans but age quicker than most mortals. They reach peak physical maturity around fifteen or sixteen, and often stay fit well into their old age. However Poi’Mareath are more prone to mental fatigue than most mortals. Poi’Mareath often retain their black hair as they age. Sometimes their hair goes light grey or gains streaks of white, but this is not always the case.

War of Ascendance
The Poi'Mareath were once the most feared servants of the Old Gods. They were ordained during the first years of the War of Ascendance as the foot soldiers of the war. In the Elder Tongue their name means Crafted Soldier. Taking captured humans, the old gods began to conduct experiments. What was once human soon became a terrible force, who could only obey their god. They served faithfully and diligently for the first few centuries of the war. When Rallia struck down the storm god Ghendar, all this changed. His Poi'Mareath were no longer bound to him. But they were not bound to Rallia either. For the first time they were free. Many defected. Some could not break their conditioning and surrendered. Some were executed by the Poi'Mareath of the other gods. Fear went through the camps of the old pantheon. New soldiers were developed. Ones made of clay who were not tied to the life of their lords and would fight to the bitter end. The old pantheon had their Poi'Mareath executed and wiped out. By the end of the war only those who served Ghendar remained. Some had joined the war as mortals, some had been found and killed off, but most had hidden through the war defending their land against any who sought to take it. Secretly some ocean Poi'Mareath survived and lived in secret at the Glass Palace under the protection of Li-Shara. Few people knew of their existence.

Modern Era
Poi’Mareath don't often have their own neighborhoods or towns. They are scattered throughout the world. It is not uncommon to see one Poi’Mareath or a one family, but it is uncommon to see a large group. However Poi’Mareath often find each other. Most cities have Poi’Mareath bars or other hangout spots. Poi’Mareath are usually proud of their heritage, teaching their children how to use storm magic and weaponry. Many believe the Old Gods would have won the War of Ascendance if they had not culled their Poi’Mareath. They are often also hired as guards for caravans or castles. Everyone knows they are dangerous and you can spot them from far away. A Poi’Mareath gaurd is usually paid more for the same position. However it is somewhat rare to see a Poi’Mareath of high social rank anywhere except the Roadani Military or the Winter’s Hand, these being the two most serious armed forces in all Var'Tareen

Though Poi’Mareath names are usually gendered as a holdover from their time serving Ghendar, it's not unusual for Poi’Mareath to discard this and modernize their names. Traditional names bear resemblance to the elder tongue so it's believed they used to have meaning, but that meaning has been lost. Traditional Poi’Mareath names are two syllables and possess a double vowel. Masculine names have the double vowel in the first syllable, while feminine names have it in the second. Many modern Poi’Mareath use three syllable names with a vowel in the middle.

The two gods most revered by Poi’Mareath are Selviir and Rallia. Selviir was a Poi’Mareath before her ascendance and she is seen as their guardian. Rallia is revered as the god of war and an ally against their oppressors, the Old Gods.

People

 * Selviir the god of night is a Poi’Mareath. The line on her face glows purple to correspond to her domain. She is the most revered god among Poi’Mareath.
 * Drashaaven was a Poi’Mareath monster hunter in Mordehall.
 * Feerik was the first mate of Kirinda’s Jewel before being killed in Iron Eye’s Final Battle.
 * Ritaak was an affluent Captain in the Winter’s Hand
 * Silaar was the Guard Captain of Raerdrin. She slept for over a thousand years before being awoken by Sonwa.
 * Strongarm was suspected to be part Poi'Mareath.
 * Tiihbid was an assassin and thief, and the boyfriend of Staavin.
 * Staavin was a Poi’Mareath scholar who had the ability to speak with weapons.

Settlements
Tel’Mar was once a city of Poi’Mareath. In the years after the War of Ascendance it was conquered by Roadon and Grand General Doro Jarem. Tel’Mar was then built upon but the original city remained. The original settlement became known as the Old City and still has a large population of Poi’Mareath.

Li-Shara’s home, the Glass Palace, is protected by a society of ocean Poi’Mareath unknown to the outside world. Several hundred Poi’Mareath live here hidden by mists and rocks. When the Poi’Mareath here venture out they wear jade armor which fully covers them. Li-Shara is not their ruler. Instead they have a symbiotic relationship.