Veenids

Veenids are a humanoid species described in speculative fiction and world-building lore. They inhabit peat bogs, fens, and damp forests across the northern belt of the continent of Nyr, where seasonal floods create a mosaic of waterlogged habitats. Veenid communities are typically dispersed in small clans that use elevated walkways and stilts to navigate the wetlands.

Physically, Veenids range from about 1.5 to 1.9 meters in height. Their skin carries a greenish-gray tint from peat pigments, and their hair is usually dark. They have large eyes adapted to dim light, and their fingers and toes are webbed, aiding movement across soft ground. Their bodies are robust and well suited to humid, cooler climates, and they tend to have a lean, muscular build for endurance in wet environments.

Society and culture are organized around clan-based structures. Elders lead in assemblies that emphasize consensus and communal decision-making. The economy centers on peat harvesting, reed crafts, moss cultivation, and shallow-water fishing. Villages are built on raised platforms connected by rope bridges, reflecting a practical adaptation to wet terrain. The Veenic language features multiple dialects tied to clan identity and a rich oral tradition of songs and ecological knowledge.

History and relations describe the Veenids as having emerged after regional environmental shifts and later migrating to new bog zones. They maintain cautious trade with neighboring agrarian and maritime communities and are often depicted as stewards of bog ecosystems in literature and role-playing settings.

In modern fictional portrayals, Veenids commonly symbolize resilience and ecological stewardship, blending traditional practices with adaptive technologies to manage wetlands sustainably.