Furbolg

The Furbolg are a hulking, ancient race of bear-men who live in northern Asia and in several areas of Ind. Though they have no special love for war or murder, their tribes have become increasingly hostile as they have been faced with centuries of continuous warfare by the increasingly violent Charr.

Furbolgs originated from the western forests of Africanas but were transplanted by the Murlocs on mass to Asia where they flourished while the remaining Furbolgs in Africanas became the Gnolls, and were transplanted to Nord America by the Elves. The Furbolg haVe for their long history been a Very peacefull race, but they do haVe a Very difficult relationship with the Charr which has been going on since the first War with Chaos.

Appearance


Furbolgs resemble bears with a few humanoid characteristics — bipedal gait, dexterous hands, and the ability to speak. They dress in loose loincloths or togas when they wear anything at all. Fur color normally ranges from light brown to black, and white furbolgs from Northrend are called polar furbolgs. Fur color also denotes status in the tribe: shaman have gray fur, and black fur marks the most powerful furbolg fighters. Furbolgs are big and strong, averaging 7 to 10 feet in height and 3 feet in width. Many furbolgs continue to grow even after they reach maturity, adding layers of muscle. Furbolgs weigh 300 to 400 pounds on average, though some reach 500 pounds.

Early History
Furbolgs originated from the western forests of Africanas, and they were close with the Murloc Confederacy who needed servents for their colonies in East Asia and as such they transplanted the Furbolg to Asia. They lived in Asia in peace under the Murloc Confederacy for many centuries until the Titan's coruption led to the fall of the Murlocs and thus their independance.

Language
Furbolgs have their own language, Ursine, and a few speak Sintonese to speak with their allies in Cathay, and Sinto. Furbolgs sometimes learn the languages of their friends and, occasionally, their enemies, including, Common, Low Common, and even Taur-ahe. Some furbolgs speak common and low common as primary languages.

Religion
Furbolgs are tied to nature. Some accounts have them worshipping primitive godlike figures (they venerate the bear twins, Ursoc and Ursol), but primarily they revere nature and the spirits of the world. The bear twins are the primary patrons of those who believe in a balance between nature and all living creatures.The furbolg are the most fervent followers of the bear twins in the present day, following in their magical tradition and carving their fortress, Timbermaw Hold, in the form of a gigantic, growling bear head. The Hols is the shrine to the Ancients Ursoc and Ursol. Furbolgs try to mimic the ales made by Ursoc.

Furbolg leaders are shaman or druids — which furbolgs usually also call shaman, making little distinction between the two practices. Furbolg priests are unheard of; only those who break far from furbolg society would follow the path of a deity or philosophy. Ursa totemics follow the paths of the bear twins.

Names
Furbolg names tend to be simple and denote important characteristics about the individual.


 * Male Names: Darkmaw, Swifttrack, Treebreak.


 * Female Names: Gripjaw, Ragerun, Softstep.


 * Family Names: Furbolgs do not have family names, but they sometimes use their tribes’ names (like Felpaw, Snow Flurry, or Timbermaw) in their place.