Editing Deschani History (section)

== The Garlu ==

The Garlu are the smallest and most physically delicate of the Deschani peoples, but what they lack in raw strength, they make up for in intellect, adaptability, and ambition. Of the three Deschani groups, the Garlu are the most integrated into the broader civilisations of Tymora, often living comfortably within multi-racial cities and modern societies. While the Saen and Timur cling to tradition, the Garlu look to the future, embracing science, magic, and technology to shape their destiny.

=== Origins and Awakening ===

The Garlu trace their divergence to a defining moment in their history: the discovery of ancient relics, left behind by civilisations long lost to time. These relics were not merely tools or weapons, they were symbols of progress, knowledge, and potential. Exposure to these ruins changed the Garlu forever. No longer content with wandering the wilds, they chose to evolve, not just physically, but culturally and intellectually.

To them, tradition is not sacred, it is a stepping stone to something greater.

=== Urban Culture and Integration ===

Unlike their cousins, the Garlu have fully embraced urban life. They are well-suited to it, smaller, lighter, and more dexterous than other Deschani. Their feline traits tend towards smaller wildcats like lynxes, caracals, servals, or even domestic cats. Their bodies are agile and compact, their fur sleek and maintained. This physicality allows them to blend easily into crowded environments, and their quick thinking and charm make them excellent scholars, merchants, diplomats, and inventors.

They often live in close-knit neighbourhoods within cities, forming vibrant, community-oriented districts rich with art, science, and invention. While they follow the laws of the cities they live in, they maintain familial councils, gatherings of elders or influential figures who settle disputes and guide the community.

Garlu are the most accepted among the Deschani by other races. In fact, many city-dwellers forget they are Deschani at all.