Makomo Masa - Creeping Desert, Marcwith 5,970
Ogres
Though Ogres seem the stuff of fantasy, many people in Marcwith are convinced of their history. The proof offered consists mostly of artwork, text, and legends handed down through generations. Perhaps the most compelling evidence is that of the Greatest City, a massive ruin worn down by the harsh landscape of the Creeping Desert. Ogres have skin ranging from deep red to pale pink, eyes ranging in number from one to four, and heights ranging from 6 to 15 ft. Generally, the shorter, paler giants, sometimes teasingly referred to as pygmies, have fewer eyes and are regarded as the most intelligent. The larger, redder, four eyed ones are not any less or more intelligent but are regarded as such because of their size. Their hair, which is greenish black in color, is so lush and silky it is valuable. They are the original inhabitants of Vinumera, and their unconquerable reputation allowed their lands to be undisturbed up until the Extiez family pushed their way in. Often they are portrayed in history as ‘noble savages’. Carrion
Bavas
vampire-like Bavas are lithe, intelligent, and bloodthirsty. They are almost entirely pale skinned with black eyes and hair and generally a bit shorter – usually under 6 feet. They are good companions to have because of their agility, but they have a reputation of consuming all their kills regardless of type. As a Bava, you may feel the urge to consume raw meat, and you may enjoy eating the things you kill – same as a wild animal.
Central Marcwith is home to another turbulent force, the Freestate of Ido, or FOI. Nestled in the only hospitable part (and even this most consider a stretch) of the Creeping Desert is a militant group of native people, mostly consisting of Bava, Hwox, and Deerless coalescent. Few venture past the natural fortress of that wasteland, and those that do find a state of living far below what most would consider poverty – the people instead living as their ancient ancestors would.
Southern Marcwith is the most diverse country, and the only to claim a part of the Creeping Desert as a part of their own homeland.