the Atha'an Miere

[Tinker]

"At the Breaking of the World, when our ancestors fled the heaving land for the safety of the sea, we knew nothing of the ships we took, or of the seas on wich we drifted, only that no landbound place was safe. Over the course of many years we learned the ways of storm and tide, and became as one with our vessels. The Jendai Prophecy, first spoken during those early years, held that we, the People of the Sea, were fated to wander the waters until the Coramoor should return. Indeed, the vast reaches of the open sea are our true kingdom."

[Tinker]

"With brightly colored tattos upon their hands, some of wich denote clan, equally brilliant sashes on their waists, gold and silver jewelry, and a distinct style of dress, the Atha'an Miere are as exotic in appearance as they are mysterious. Throughout the known world tales relate the almost irresistible allure of the Sea Folk women, the epitome of beauty and temptation. The well-muscled men, clean-shaven and bare-chested, are also considered dangerously handsome."

"Men and women both wear baggy breeches held by the waist by brightly colored sashes, multiple earrings, neck chains and bracelets, and bare feet. The women also wear brightly colored, loose-fitting blouses, though only while in port-probably in an attempt to avoid shocking the locals. The women also often wear a ring in the left side of their nose. Women of rank wear a fine chain, hung with medallions, connecting the nose ring with one of their earrings. The men do not wear nose chains or nose rings."