Powerful and curious, quick to act and knowledgeable of the wider world, centaurs seek to experience life’s boundless bounty. Centaurs occupy territories situated between the three major human poleis, making them common sights to those who travel human lands. Not ones to settle in permanent homes, though, centaurs might be found wherever there are wonders to be witnessed and adventures to be had.
Markings of the Herd
Though centaurs share the same basic physiology, the centaur bands are commonly associated with their own distinct traits.
Centaurs tend to be sleek and muscular, with powerful legs built for endurance rather than speed. They usually have coats of a single colour, often with a shine that can look metallic in bright light.
Journeys of Discovery
When young centaurs become adults, they often leave their band to travel the world on their own. This time of self-discovery, called a protoporos, can last anywhere from a few weeks to several years. They believe that a protoporos helps young centaurs find their place in the world. An omener reads the signs of fortune before sending young centaurs on their way, guiding the first steps of their journey. While most centaurs return to the band eventually, some find their calling elsewhere. When they tell tales of their greatest heroes, they often speak of centaurs who found their heroic destiny on a protoporos.
Centaur Names
Centaurs tend to favor names of three or four syllables, often borrowed
from cultures they have met during their travels.
Female Names: Honotia, Kelitia, Lileo, Meloe, Bido, Daxa, Saya, Tesia
Male Names: Aughus, Dririos, Ormasos, Volien, Eno, Roth, Skelor, Stihl