Races in the Elenium
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Below is a list of major races in The Elenium, a series of fantasy novels by David Eddings. The same races also appear in the sequel to The Elenium, The Tamuli.
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[edit] Elenes
Primary occupants of the Eosian continent, the setting for most of The Elenium, also to be found in Daresia, the eastern continent which serves as the location for The Tamuli. The principle protagonist of the two series, Sparhawk, is an Elene.
[edit] Peloi
The Peloi are a group of nomadic horse-people who roam the eastern frontier of Pelosia. Strictly speaking, they are Elenes; however, they do not regard themselves as so, and their customs are very different to those of other Elenes. They have more in common with Elenes from several hundred years before the novels are set than with 'modern' Elenes.
[edit] Styrics
The principle magic users in the world, Styrics can be found scattered across both continents explored in the novels. They are governed by the Ageraluon, a body comprising the High Priests and Priestesses of the thousand Younger Gods. They are frequently the subject of prejudice and bigotry -- sometimes lethal -- on the Eosian continent, where they live a simple, unassuming existence. They are more accepted in Daresia, where they have built an architecturally masterful capital.
[edit] Zemochs
A mixed race, the offshoot of Styric and Elene forefathers. Held under the dominion of the evil Elder God Azash and the Emperor Otha for centuries, they were freed thanks to the efforts of Sparhawk and Bhelliom at the end of The Sapphire Rose.
[edit] Tamuls
The ruling race of Daresia. Many do not take their Gods seriously -- or even believe in them -- and, as a result, their deities are little more than divine infants who irk the Elene God to no end at parties.
[edit] Atans
Massive, warlike inhabitants of a country of the same name on the Daresian continent, they form the Tamul Empire's strongest troops. Queen Ehlana's formidable bodyguard Mirtai is an Atan. Their relationship with their god is intimate, yet formal: it will lend its power to them in the form of magic, but they only call on it on very special occasions.
[edit] Trolls and Ogres
Confined to the Thalesian peninsula, the ogres and trolls of the Elenium are sentient sub-human creatures. Notable among the trolls is Gwherig, the troll who shaped the Bhelliom into the shape it appears in throughout the novels.
| David and Leigh Eddings | |
|---|---|
| Garion novels | The Belgariad • The Malloreon • Belgarath the Sorcerer (prequel) • Polgara the Sorceress (prequel) • The Rivan Codex (supplement) |
| Sparhawk novels | The Elenium • The Tamuli |
| Other fantasy novels | The Dreamers (series) • The Redemption of Althalus |
| Other works | Regina's Song • High Hunt • The Losers |
