Sunna

The Sunna are a subset of Sunitakens native to the southern tip of Aquanius that speak Sunese.

• Population: 1,100,000 (450 AH)

  • 1,000,000 in Children of the Sun
  • 80,000 in Theodova
  • 12,000 in Zentirovan
  • 3,000 in Pāh
  • 2,000 in Mao
  • 1,000 in Athine
  • 1,000 in Theotian
  • 800 in Weccun
  • 200 others
• Traditional Settlements:
• Languages: Sunese
• Religion:

  • Surkkism
  • Northern Surkkism
• Related Ethnic Groups:

  • Atheen
  • Toro
  • Jagou

The Sunna, along with the Atheen, Toro, and Jagou, are a subset of Sunitakens that settled along the equatorial islands. The merfolk that lived near the islands took up the boon asked of the magi of the elves. They not only taught them about magic, but seamanship, simple crafting, and fishing. Until the Classic Age merfolk symbolism still featured heavily in Sunna art. This changed when Mount Hurlikeen erupted.

The Sunna had just settled along the most southern tip of Aquanius and have been steadily pushing away from the shore for nearly two-hundred years. When the volcano erupted entire populations of nearby towns were wiped out by the ash cloud. Crops failed leading to starvation and riots fractured a growing culture. The Sunna culture that rebuilt after the volcano was greatly changed.

In place of their gods of the sea and storm, the Sunna worshiped the sun and fire. Magic had always been a part of their society, but now magicians rose in prominence as a mobile caste system took hold. At the top of the caste are the priests and magicians. A Sunna can move among castes by either marriage or deed. It is not impossible for those of the highest caste to be moved down, but it is highly unlikely.

The Sunna are big-boned with powerful muscular bodies with those indulgent enough tending towards obesity. Unlike other Sunitaken ethnic groups they have a flatter nose, wider face, and thick neck. Head shape is more circular with a short forehead and thick skull. Hair is generally black and straight with gentle waves or curls. Eye color generally is dark-brown or black. Everything from their fingers, hands, toes, and feet is thicker than other humans.

While they can grow long hair on their head they have very little hair elsewhere. Few Sunna are capable of growing even a small mustache or beard and their chests are devoid of all but a few wisps of hair. Suuna females tend to average larger bust sizes and wider hips and other humans.

Although they would seem to be well-suited to colder climates the Sunna originally come from the islands near the equator and the tip of Aquanius. They are not suited for fast running; although they are quick enough for a few seconds. Instead their physical bodies are better suited for extended periods of endurance.