Centaur

The centaurs rove in the swamp's murky depths, known for their vicious nature and affinity for competition. Even during relative peace, they engage in mock battles to test their strength and mettle, honing their warrior skills. They have settled in the bog following Lyra and Florentina's takeover, fiercely loyal to the new regime and perceiving ambivalence as a natural catalyst to purge the weak and empower the whole.

The centaurs are masterful artisans, pulling portable forges with their warbands to gather resources and fashion their signature glaives. They believe that one's glaive is a manifestation of their spirit, and the shattering of their weapon symbolizes their dominance being pulverized. Raised from a young age to be living weapons, they deduce that the realm belongs to the strong, not the ineffective, instilling a relentless drive for strength and power.

This mentality has led to considerable disputes, with their officers depreciating their enemies as intrinsically lesser in prowess. Their rich history is passed down through oral tradition, with throat singing used to convey legends and myths. While they possess a sense of honor, it is not chivalrous; instead, they believe that what is earned is one's birthright.

Marriage among the centaurs is often done for political gain, with interbreeding between communities assembling bonds. The average member rarely settles down, preferring to raise children to join their ever-growing army. Those who wed for alliance purposes are seen as making the ultimate sacrifice, as their formerly nomadic lifestyle has instilled a philosophy that such anchors impair a person's freedom.

The centaurs are renowned for their farming and smiths. Those deemed unworthy of combat are cursed to work the earth to feed the forces, while attacking those facilitating vital functions is seen as a grave offense, resulting in brutal retribution. Few things inspire terror like the centaur's war drums, followed by their throat songs and stampeding cavalry, which shake the very foundations of the planet.