Astraeu

The Astraeu are a persecuted people. Their bloodlines can be traced back to the Master of Shadow. They were hunted to near extinction during the Crusade of Seven Lances. Most Astraeu attempt to take pride in their heritage, though many reject it. As such, very little is known of how their societies once functioned. They have always dealt with great discrimination and hatred from even the least superstitious cultures.

Colloquially known: Asters, Fiends, Helmen, The Children

Physicality
The Astraeu are most easily marked by the horns that protrude their forehead. These horns differ for men and women with males having small, cow-like horns and females growing full ram's horns. The Astraeu are often slender in build, with sharp attractive facial features. Their eyes are orbs of a solid color, known to change color on occasion. Their average height is roughly 5'8.

Leadership
When the Astraeu ruled over the Meni region, a few noble families swore allegiance to a the highest ranking family while vying for power among one another. Men ruled the family and lead the military, while women were spiritual leaders charged with passing on knowledge of cultural traditions.

The Astraeu continue to follow their former gender roles and some cling to the names of their once great families, though there is little strife among their people. The ages have whittled down their numbers, necessitating that Astraeu look to one another as siblings rather than rivals.

Religion
The Astraeu accept the Sorrows as the Powers that Be, though they worship Pymes above all others. They claim him as their patron; Believing that all Astraeu share his blood.