Bahro (Myst)
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Bahro, meaning "Beast People", is a derogative term used by the D'ni and other Ronay for non-humans. It is related but not identical to the term Ahrotahntee (Book-worlder, alien).
In Terahnee, the name was another name for the Relyimah slaves. The same name was used by the D'ni for what some have conjectured to be the original (non-human) inhabitants of the Cavern, whom they displaced when they came to Earth.
Yeesha calls them "The Least", and in the game of Uru the explorer discovers several totems belonging to the Bahro. Little is known about them at this time, but they are seen in the ending sequence to Uru climbing up the volcano and into the center. Bahro screams can also be heard in the Cavern from time to time. There are indications that the Bahro were at one time being hunted for sport.
In Myst V: End of Ages, the Bahro play an important role in the storyline. Myst V continues URU's story of freeing the Bahro from their slavery to the D'ni. They seem to have the ability to link at will, including between points within the same age. In addition, they can be ordered to do things with the Slates, by drawing symbols on them that the Bahro can understand. They can then, in turn, allow the player to teleport to other sections of the Age, or harness the elements, by summoning such forces as rain and sandstorms. The Tablet released at the end of the game controls the full power of the Bahro and can be given either to one of the two characters of the game or to the Bahro to free them from their captivity. It can also be noted that the bahro are afraid of snakes, and will never appear in a place with snakes or the symbol of the snake.
It has been speculated that Bahro might also be another name for the lowest of the classes in D'ni, but this remains speculation. Other than by the name and social status the different Bahro do not appear to have been related.
Bahro are somewhat humanoid in appearance. Moving in a hunched position, they can walk on two or four legs with equal ease, and are capable of flight. They possess what appears to be an exoskeleton, which is dark grey in color. Their eyes are small, and glow blue. Bahro do not appear to have mouths on their smooth, insectlike faces, but are capable of making sounds, including chitters, squeaks, and the trademark, haunting scream.
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