Moraxs

Moraxs are a fictional sapient species described in fantasy literature and role-playing game settings. They are native to the river valleys and temperate forests of the eastern continent in the world of Athera, where city-states and clans have interacted for centuries. In most depictions, Moraxs are organized into kin-based communities that pursue agriculture, metalworking, and long-distance trade. The name Morax is used collectively for the species and also for regional subgroups, which may vary in dialect and custom.

Moraxs are typically between 1.6 and 1.9 meters tall, with leathery skin tones ranging from olive to bronze, and hair that ranges from dark to coppery. They have elongated fingers suited to crafts, keen night vision, and a high degree of limb flexibility. They are generally omnivorous and possess a robust tolerance for seasonal climate variation, a factor that has shaped their architectural and agricultural practices. They live in a range of habitats from riverine towns to forested highlands, often building multi-generational homes that blend with the landscape.

Social structure is clan-based, with councils of elders or assemblies in larger settlements. Values emphasize honor, reciprocity, and mastery of land and craft. Morax craftsmanship, especially metalworking and woodworking, is renowned within the setting’s markets. They practice seasonal migrations tied to river floods and harvest cycles. Religion is diverse but commonly features ritual water rites, ancestral remembrance, and reverence for natural ancestors.

The Moraxic language is considered agglutinative, rich in compounds and metaphor. Writing appears on clay tablets and carved wood, though oratory remains central. The earliest archaeological finds associated with Morax culture date to the late first era of the world of Athera, with a cultural flowering during the mid-era.