Mariden (people)

The Mariden are a human ethnic group native to the continent of Mariden, south of Aries.

Appearance
The Mariden usually have dusky brown skin, brown hair and brown eyes. They were also on average a little shorter and of slighter build than most humans of other ethnicities.

Culture
Like the ancient Laetins, the Mariden tend to view themselves with superiority. They tend to view the nations of Aries to the north as heretical barbarians with little to offer Mariden culture. However, this does not stop them from trading.

Slavery is commonplace in Mariden, with a majority slaves being treated as animals by their owners or overseers. For this reason, the Rakshasa and even the Sun elves tend to view the Mariden with disdain.

Religion
The Mari worship a pantheon of seven gods and three goddess'.