Azlar

Azlar is a fictional humanoid people featured in multiple works of speculative fiction and role-playing games. In these settings, the Azlar originate from arid, star-watched regions where nomadic practice blends with scholarly pursuits of astronomy, glassmaking, and metalwork. The name is attributed to various linguistic traditions within the worlds where they appear, and etymologies differ by author or game designer.

Physical characteristics commonly described for the Azlar include copper-toned skin, dark hair, and eyes that reflect desert light, often amber or pale blue. They typically range in height from about 1.6 to 1.9 meters and show regional variation across clans and settlements.

Culture and society are usually depicted as organized into clan-based federations governed by councils of elders and technocrats. Values center on knowledge, trade, navigational skill, and communal resilience. Religious and spiritual beliefs often involve a pantheon tied to celestial cycles, with personal rites focused on celestial events and desert rituals.

Economy and technology in Azlar settings emphasize trade networks and craft specialization. They are depicted as skilled glassmakers, metalworkers, and opticians, creating instruments for astronomy and navigation. Settlements are frequently located near caravan routes, oases, or observatories, reflecting a fusion of practical survival with scientific curiosity.

Language and script are notable worldbuilding elements for the Azlar. The Azlar language is typically described as agglutinative, with a written script known as Luma that combines runic elements for consonants with diacritical markers for vowels, facilitating both ritual and scholarly writing.