Weren
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The Weren are a prehuman race with characteristics and capabilities beyond those of their human successors. They feature in Paul Kearney
’s Sea Beggars series.
Myth claims that the one original God
of the Earth created both humanity and the Weren. The Weren were first, but coexisted with Man for a period of time. However, their numbers started to dwindle whilst Man’s multiplied. In order to survive, the Weren bred with humans, but in many cases this failed, producing deformed and monstrous offspring known as the Fallen or Half-Trolls. However some children were normal-looking and so the Weren blood continues in some human blood-lines, such as the Cortishane line.
The Fallen, of whom our only direct point of observation is Gallico, are assumed to be much taller than humans, with glowing eyes, bestial faces and vast strength. They were meant to be destroyed, but were not due to the love of their Weren parents. This refusal to kill his young led Cambrius Orr to sail away and become the Mage-King. In modern times, Half-Trolls are still sometimes born, when the build up of Weren blood becomes great, although not in all cases. Michael Psellos has Fallen characteristics and much Weren blood, but appears as a human with an inhuman tongue and powers.
Human beings with Weren blood look ordinary, except for their eyes which are often strange colours and are sinisterly pale (Psellos is an exception, but as stated above, he contains more Fallen than Weren attributes). Of our 3 points of observation, all seem to be highly attractive, allowing for the wear and tear of nature. Ordinary humans can sense Weren blood in bearers’ eyes, and are subconsciously isolated by this.
Weren-blooded humans have greater strength, intellect, agility, dexterity and resilience (to disease and injury) than most normal people. They can hone these traits with training and can learn special abilities such as avoiding notice in crowds. They live longer than humans, and their blood prolongs life. Hence it is highly valued.
The only pure-blooded Weren we have met in person is Rol Cortishane
himself. He appears to have additional abilities, including shifting into an “angel of death” and prophetic dreams. Whether these apply to all Weren or Rol
alone is unknown. Weren are often referred to as either Angels or Demons, and are said to have conversed with lesser gods and perhaps even God
himself. It is implied that Weren-blooded individuals have the capacity to learn sorcery
.
Paul Kearney
Paul Kearney is a Northern Irish fantasy author. He is noted for his work in the epic fantasy subgenre and his work has been compared to that of David Gemmell.-Life:...
’s Sea Beggars series.
Myth claims that the one original God
God
God is the English name given to a singular being in theistic and deistic religions who is either the sole deity in monotheism, or a single deity in polytheism....
of the Earth created both humanity and the Weren. The Weren were first, but coexisted with Man for a period of time. However, their numbers started to dwindle whilst Man’s multiplied. In order to survive, the Weren bred with humans, but in many cases this failed, producing deformed and monstrous offspring known as the Fallen or Half-Trolls. However some children were normal-looking and so the Weren blood continues in some human blood-lines, such as the Cortishane line.
The Fallen, of whom our only direct point of observation is Gallico, are assumed to be much taller than humans, with glowing eyes, bestial faces and vast strength. They were meant to be destroyed, but were not due to the love of their Weren parents. This refusal to kill his young led Cambrius Orr to sail away and become the Mage-King. In modern times, Half-Trolls are still sometimes born, when the build up of Weren blood becomes great, although not in all cases. Michael Psellos has Fallen characteristics and much Weren blood, but appears as a human with an inhuman tongue and powers.
Human beings with Weren blood look ordinary, except for their eyes which are often strange colours and are sinisterly pale (Psellos is an exception, but as stated above, he contains more Fallen than Weren attributes). Of our 3 points of observation, all seem to be highly attractive, allowing for the wear and tear of nature. Ordinary humans can sense Weren blood in bearers’ eyes, and are subconsciously isolated by this.
Weren-blooded humans have greater strength, intellect, agility, dexterity and resilience (to disease and injury) than most normal people. They can hone these traits with training and can learn special abilities such as avoiding notice in crowds. They live longer than humans, and their blood prolongs life. Hence it is highly valued.
The only pure-blooded Weren we have met in person is Rol Cortishane
Rol Cortishane
The Sea Beggars is an incomplete book series by Paul Kearney. It began with The Mark of Ran and tells the story of Rol Cortishane. It is based almost entirely around ocean-based adventures. A second volume, This Forsaken Earth was published in July 2006...
himself. He appears to have additional abilities, including shifting into an “angel of death” and prophetic dreams. Whether these apply to all Weren or Rol
ROL
Rol may refer to:* Henri Rol-Tanguy, French resistant, "Rol" used to be his nickname during WW2* Rol, village in Jayal tehsil, Nagaur district, in Rajasthan India* Rolleston railway station* Rol Cortishane, fictional character...
alone is unknown. Weren are often referred to as either Angels or Demons, and are said to have conversed with lesser gods and perhaps even God
God
God is the English name given to a singular being in theistic and deistic religions who is either the sole deity in monotheism, or a single deity in polytheism....
himself. It is implied that Weren-blooded individuals have the capacity to learn sorcery
Magic (paranormal)
Magic is the claimed art of manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of occult laws unknown to science. It is in contrast to science, in that science does not accept anything not subject to either direct or indirect observation, and subject to logical...
.