Editing Forsaken History (section)

== Relations with Other Races ==

To the outside world, the Forsaken are little more than ghosts. Whispers. A half-remembered scandal buried beneath centuries of Scion scripture. Their appearance is so close to that of the Scions that most mortals cannot tell them apart, a fact the Forsaken have long used to their advantage. Only among the eldest races and the most learned scholars is the truth even suspected: that some of those walking around as Scions are not Scions at all. And the Forsaken prefer to keep it that way.

Their true history is a closely guarded secret, passed down through blood and oath, never written, never traded. To most of Carcer, the Forsaken are a myth. To those who know better, they are a warning.

=== Scions – The Shining Lie ===

The Forsaken hold no illusions about their estranged kin. To them, the Scions are not saviours, but the architects of betrayal, creatures so bound by pride and prophecy that they would cast out their own for showing mercy.

Some Forsaken still long for reconciliation, believing the Scions might one day remember compassion. Others burn with hatred and plot their downfall. But all remember what was taken from them, and none will forget.

=== Dworn – Old Wounds, New Deals ===

Though the Forsaken once stood among those who oppressed the [[Dworn History|Dworn]], many now view them as kindred spirits, shaped by service, scarred by betrayal.

Open friendships are rare, but pragmatic alliances do exist. Forsaken smugglers trade in Dworn artefacts. Hidden libraries hold scripts penned in shared rebellion. And some Houses still honour ancient oaths to Dworn bloodlines that once fought beside them.

Still, trust comes slowly. Many Dworn remember the shackles more than the saviours.

=== Orcs – A Fractured Legacy ===

The Forsaken once bled to save their deformed kin from extinction, and in return, the [[Orukar History|orcs]] have risen without gratitude. To many Forsaken, this is the cruelest irony of all.

Yet despite their disappointment, the Forsaken still use the orcs to great effect. They are easily led, quick to fight, and forgetful of past commands. With the right words, they can be turned into armies. And while they may not be worthy heirs, they remain useful tools.

=== Humans – Unwritten Potential ===

[[Human History|Humans]] emerged after the Sundering. They were never part of the ancient betrayals and owe no debt to either side.

To the Forsaken, this makes them dangerous, and valuable. Their ignorance can be shaped. Their loyalty, earned.

The Seekers of Forgiveness have found fertile ground among humans, offering stories, protection, or wisdom in exchange for trust. Meanwhile, the Seekers of Vengeance view humanity as a raw material to forge into a weapon against the Scions.

Most humans never realise they are speaking with a Forsaken at all.

=== Beastkin, Fey Folk, and Others – Mirrors and Mysteries ===

The Forsaken recognise the exiles and outcasts of the world when they see them. Beastkin clans, wandering [[Fey Folk History|Fey]], and other fringe peoples are not trusted, but they are respected.

Some Forsaken see reflections of their own struggle in these strange folk, and pacts are sometimes forged in secret. Others consider them too dangerous, too alien, or too whimsical to be reliable.

Dealings with these races are usually handled by individual Houses, and vary wildly in tone.