Provakh

The Provakh are a massive, enigmatic race of large, mountain-dwelling, humanoids native to Varstad. They are an extremely elusive people during the warmer seasons, preferring to remain in the higher altitudes of the most unforgiving mountain ranges, where none but the wyverns dare to go. During the winter months, some daring provakhi have been known to venture out to trade with nearby human settlements to acquire weapons and equipment of superior craftsmanship.

Provakh
Racial Characteristics
Average Height:	7'-8'
Average Weight:	350-450lbs
Hair Color:	Dark brown or black
Eye Color:	White
Other Information
Country of Origin:	Varstad
Significant Populations:	Varstad mountain peaks
Language:	Provakhi Varstakh dialect
Major Religion:	All-Chief

Race Origins

The origins of the provakh aren't particularly well known. If asked, most provakhi would simply claim that their people were birthed by the mountains themselves, given life by the generosity of the All-Chief, their primary religious figure. The provakh have been spoken of by human cultures living in Varstad or passing through for as long as there have been humans to observe them. While the provakh are difficult (if not impossible) to spot during the summer months, it has happened that an intrepid explorer or trader has stumbled upon a provakh herd while lost or trailblazing. Such chance encounters are exceedingly rare, but almost always end well for the interloper: the provakh are a generally friendly people when they don't feel threatened. Due to their massive size and cultural attitudes, they rarely feel threatened by anything smaller than they are.