Joreths

Joreths are a fictional humanoid species that appears in fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing settings. They are typically depicted as tall and slender, with pale blue to gray skin and eyes that glow faintly in darkness. Many depictions grant them long lifespans and a preference for quiet, reflective environments.

Society and culture: Joreth communities are organized into clans or lineages led by elder councils. They value memory, history, and ritual knowledge, and practice rune-based scholarship and lumicraft—the use of crystals to collect and redirect ambient energy for lighting and power. Social status tends to rise with knowledge of lore and mastery of geomantic techniques.

Habitat and economy: They inhabit misty uplands, forest canopies, or subterranean caverns, depending on the setting. They cultivate bioluminescent fungi and rare plants for lighting and medicine, and participate in trade networks that move crystals, carved artifacts, and other magical materials with neighboring peoples.

Language and origins: The Joreth language is often described as melodic, with a rune-based script in many sources. Origin stories vary, but most accounts trace their beginnings to ancient migrations or a pact with a luminal entity, leaving certain rites and places shrouded in secrecy.

In fiction: The Joreths appear across multiple works and settings, with interpretations ranging from insular scholars guarding sacred lore to adventurous traders and guardians of ancient sites. Because the concept spans different authors and systems, details about appearance, culture, and history differ between sources.