Some things to know to start. Padjal are a people created by the Elementals only 500 years ago. The Elementals chose select families of the first Gelmorran Conjurers who agreed to the Pact of Gelmorra and altered their children into the Padjal. When the blessed child reaches puberty, instead of maturing into an adult hyur or elezen they grow horns. As the Padjal ages, the horns grow in length, but the Padjal's physical form remains that of a pre-pubescent child.
Fernehalwes explains the process here: Padjal Naming Conventions
1. Yes, with the notable exception of one Padjal, all Padjal are born within the Wood and fulfill their birthright of walking it and restoring it. All Padjal are born with the power of Succor (White Magic) and are Hearers. A Hearer being a person who can hear the whispers of the Wood.
They are NOT all in positions of authority, contrary to popular belief. They are respected members of the community, but do not necessarily wield authority. A-Towa-Cant left the Twelveswood to travel the world. O-App-Pesi had no authority and often wandered the Wood alone or aided in the endeavors of the God's Quiver. Brother E-Sumi-Yan wasn't even the active guildmaster of the CNJ guild until the Calamity. A hyuran Hearer named Ingram held that responsibility if I remember correctly. There are many more Padjal off camera who wander the Wood and aid in quelling the Elementals. The only Padjal who are actually in authority are those on the Seedseer Council.
2. I kinda touched on this in #1, but yes and no. They are respected members of the community but are not really celebrity status. Similar to how a fireman or a soldier in uniform might be shown respect for what they do in passing.
3. Padjal can leave the Wood. A-Towa-Cant was noted for leaving the Shroud to explore the world. Kan-E-Senna also leaves the Wood on several occasions. However, I should preface this by saying that I believe they would have a reason for leaving the Wood. Whatever matters need their attention. The Shroud is their home.
4. Yes, according to lore there are more than just those three families.
There is also an elezen family named Cant that has produced at least one Padjal. (Although I theorize Cant is a shortened, Padjali version of his real elezen family name. Maybe Cantiloux or something like that. Who knows.)
As for pre-reqs, lore only tells us that the families who most commonly produce Padjal were among the first Conjurers of Gelmorra. So any Padjal character you produce would most likely have to be able to trace his ancestry back 500 years to one of those first Conjurers.
5. Padjal is the proper noun. Padjali is the proper adjective. Padjals is the plural form of Padjal.
Example: "Toto-Rak was slain by a Padjal."
Example: "Toto-Rak is a beast from Padjali mythology."
Example: "It probably took many Padjals to kill Toto-Rak."
Very similar to the Ixal. Ixal is the name of the race. Ixali is their proper adjective.
Sometimes real-world examples help me. Think "Arab" vs "Arabic."
Anyways, hope this helps! ^^
Fernehalwes explains the process here: Padjal Naming Conventions
1. Yes, with the notable exception of one Padjal, all Padjal are born within the Wood and fulfill their birthright of walking it and restoring it. All Padjal are born with the power of Succor (White Magic) and are Hearers. A Hearer being a person who can hear the whispers of the Wood.
They are NOT all in positions of authority, contrary to popular belief. They are respected members of the community, but do not necessarily wield authority. A-Towa-Cant left the Twelveswood to travel the world. O-App-Pesi had no authority and often wandered the Wood alone or aided in the endeavors of the God's Quiver. Brother E-Sumi-Yan wasn't even the active guildmaster of the CNJ guild until the Calamity. A hyuran Hearer named Ingram held that responsibility if I remember correctly. There are many more Padjal off camera who wander the Wood and aid in quelling the Elementals. The only Padjal who are actually in authority are those on the Seedseer Council.
2. I kinda touched on this in #1, but yes and no. They are respected members of the community but are not really celebrity status. Similar to how a fireman or a soldier in uniform might be shown respect for what they do in passing.
3. Padjal can leave the Wood. A-Towa-Cant was noted for leaving the Shroud to explore the world. Kan-E-Senna also leaves the Wood on several occasions. However, I should preface this by saying that I believe they would have a reason for leaving the Wood. Whatever matters need their attention. The Shroud is their home.
4. Yes, according to lore there are more than just those three families.
Quote:There are several old Hyur families in Gridania which consistently (albeit rarely) produce Padjals. Those include the Senna, the Yan, and the Pesi families.
There is also an elezen family named Cant that has produced at least one Padjal. (Although I theorize Cant is a shortened, Padjali version of his real elezen family name. Maybe Cantiloux or something like that. Who knows.)
As for pre-reqs, lore only tells us that the families who most commonly produce Padjal were among the first Conjurers of Gelmorra. So any Padjal character you produce would most likely have to be able to trace his ancestry back 500 years to one of those first Conjurers.
5. Padjal is the proper noun. Padjali is the proper adjective. Padjals is the plural form of Padjal.
Example: "Toto-Rak was slain by a Padjal."
Example: "Toto-Rak is a beast from Padjali mythology."
Example: "It probably took many Padjals to kill Toto-Rak."
Very similar to the Ixal. Ixal is the name of the race. Ixali is their proper adjective.
Sometimes real-world examples help me. Think "Arab" vs "Arabic."
Anyways, hope this helps! ^^
