Ratkyn

Description

The Ratkyn are the last of the tribes to form from the Golden Acorns. They are larger than Mycen and leaner than Bavar, with slick, muscular frames and sharp eyes that rarely blink. Their fur is coarse and dark, and their long, scaled tails whisper against the ground like serpents.

Traits

• Cunning — Always watching, always calculating
• Ambitious — Some say their curiosity bent toward ambition even in ancient times
• Shadow-dwellers — Find homes in shadows of old cities, cracks of forgotten ruins

History

The Ratkyn were not inherently evil — but Noctis was born among them. His corruption twisted many Ratkyn toward Noctimancy and service to the Hollow Spire.

Most Ratkyn in Sylvanholt today serve either the Spire directly or live in fear of it.

Notable Members

• Noctis — The corrupted ancient Ratkyn, primary antagonist
• Malakar — Commander of Noctis's forces, leads the raid on Brackenhold
• Renwick — Saboteur under Malakar
• Jael — Captain under Malakar

Home

Ratkyn prefer to live in shadows and hidden places — ruins, caves, and the edges of civilization.