Anthegal

The Anthegal came to be in the Third Age, when an early kingdom of men mixed with Agkelos. Weary of the war they isolated themselves from the rest of the world, and through centuries of intense family planning developed into their current form. They are neither men nor agkelos, but share general traits of both. Like men they are adaptable, yet they are hardier and excel in combat. They are also like agkelos in that they are compelled to follow the path of Good. If they do not, they are cursed with a unique lust for blood.

Nafil is considered the first proto-Anthegal, but his line of brutal, giant Nephilim would soon be re-formed by the legendary hero-king Anthon who founded the first Anthegal kingdom at Caligloth.

• Taller and bigger than humans, usually around seven feet tall
• Pale skin with fair complexion
• Ice blue to purple eyes. Shining white and blonde hair, often worn long. Red or black hair extremely rare.
• Reproduce sexually, with an average gestation period of about 40 months.
• Average Lifespan: 170 years (4th Age)

• Reclusive and isolationist culture
• Often seen by outsiders as arrogant
• Strong family loyalties, ruling council of Anthegalia made up of the most powerful of the noble families.
• Social priorities lie in maintaining genetic purity, mixed marriages with other races or even other families seen as a major taboo
• Usually considered a caste society

• Partial Free Will, have a strong affinity towards Good. Only strong external forces can drive them from that state.
• Falls to a stained nephilim if they succumb to temptation, but can regain their former purity through full repentance.

Anthegals that fall to evil are overcome with the same form of the sickness that turns shining aeliokos to blighted daimonas, albeit in a milder form. This usually makes the anthegal physically weaker, but more in tune with their supernatural power. The term stained nephilim comes from the fact that the fallen anthegals often take their pure brethren's obsession with bloodlines to an even further extreme, which in turn leads to bloodshed.