Help.... before I pull all my hair out and have to glue one of my cats to my head...
I'm going to be playing a lady-Roe Hellsguard as soon as the game opens up, but in the meantime, I've been looking for lore about the race. I find it very lacking, to say the least. In particular, I'm interested in their lifespan and about what age would be considered typical for a young Roegadyn to set out on their own, what their social structure may be like, and also what a typical family structure might consist of.
If any of you have done similar searches, no doubt you've come up with exactly the same cut and paste stuff I did. So far, I have:
*Hellsguard are a small clan originating from the mountains of Ul'Dah, north of Abalathia's Spine.
*They believe the volcanoes of the area are gateways to the hells, and for generations have guarded the gates against the escape of spirits.
*Hellsguard tend to be magic-users, rather than the Sea Wolves.
*They have faith in the Twelve.
*They see alchemical practices as an affront to the Twelve; some even consider it sacrilegious.
*Hellsguard typically send out any third-born children to cities, as resources in the volcanic regions are limited.
*They are competitive, but may also be known for their loyalty and compassion.
In the attempt to pin point a possible lifespan, I've looked at the other races, and though no exact numbers are available, this is what I've compiled:
Hyur: 80-100 human-years, since they are most human-like
Miqo'te: 60-70 h. years: there was mention of them living 5-10 years less than Hyur
Elezen: 110-130? h. years: they are only said to live 'longer than hyur', no specifics
Lalafell: 120-140 h. years: mentioned in game of one @ 130 years; seemed to be
fairly old
Roegadyn: ...I have no idea. I'm open for suggestions, though favoring a lifespan similar to the Hyur; possibly between Hyur and Elezen?
Please, by all means, make suggestions or recommendations. Perhaps you know of a site where those wiser than myself have already addressed these issues? I welcome any help at this point. /exhausted
