Tarantis

Population

Tarantis has a population estimated to be in the region of 24,000 of which about 85% are human, 5% are elves, 5% dwarves and the remaining 5% are mostly a mix of halflings, gnomes, orcs and goblins. The human population is mainly of Paldorian or Gishmesh descent although about 20% are from the other human tribes of the Wilderlands including some descended from the local barbarian raiders, the Karzulan (immediately recognizable by their height). The non-human population is urbanised and has mostly lost touch with their own racial traditions. A large proportion have converted to human religions although such efforts to integrate have not brought them better fortune as they mostly form a servant or labourer underclass. In most establishments non-humans are paid less than their human equivalents with elves and dwarves receiving perhaps 80% of the standard wage and others races 50-70%. One of the few advantages of being non-human is that the 'honour' of being sacrificed to Adorak Tau is almost exclusively given to humans.



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