Dravens

Dravens are a fictional humanoid race featured in fantasy literature, video games, and tabletop role-playing settings. In many portrayals they originate from the Mistreach Highlands, a rugged region known for storms and high passes. The Dravens are organized into clan-based communities and typically governed by a council of elders and a war-priestly order. They are celebrated for metalwork, stone carving, and a tradition of star lore and navigation.

Physiology: Dravens commonly stand between 1.6 and 1.9 meters tall. Their skin ranges from gray to bronze, with sparse hair. A distinctive feature is bioluminescent markings on the skin that glow faintly and intensify during emotional states or in darkness. They possess good nocturnal vision and are often depicted as having longer lifespans than neighboring races, frequently living a century or more.

Culture and society: Honor and reputation are central to Draven life. Martial prowess and craftsmanship are highly valued, and rites of passage emphasize duty to clan and community. Draven smiths are renowned for forging weapons and tools, sometimes incorporating magical runes into their work.

Language and writing: The Draven language is described as consonant-heavy, with a rune-based script used for inscriptions on weapons, jewelry, and stones. In trade, Dravens often adopt a common tongue to facilitate interregional contact.

In media: Dravens appear across novels, games, and tabletop campaigns with varying details. They are commonly depicted as guardians of mountain passes, discreet traders, or scholars of astronomy, depending on the work.