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[[Image:Touv01.jpg|500px|thumb|right|Four Touv [[human]]s, as depicted in ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]'' (1999). Art by Sam Wood.]] | [[Image:Touv01.jpg|500px|thumb|right|Four Touv [[human]]s, as depicted in ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]'' (1999). Art by Sam Wood.]] | ||
'''Touv''' is generally used in reference to the Touv people, a | '''Touv''' is generally used in reference to the Touv people, a culture and subspecies of [[human]]s living in [[Hepmonaland]], though the term may also refer to the language and culture of said people. The Touv use the [[Touv Calendar]] for keeping time. | ||
The Touv people are known for warring with the [[Olman]] people in the northern jungles over the Olman Empire's practices of taking slaves and ritual sacrifice. Touv have built cities in Hepmonaland and the [[Amedio Jungle]]. | The Touv people are known for warring with the [[Olman]] people in the northern jungles over the Olman Empire's practices of taking slaves and ritual sacrifice. Touv have built cities in Hepmonaland and the [[Amedio Jungle]]. | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
In the ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]'' sourcebook, [[Sean K. Reynolds]] described the Touv thus: | In the ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]'' sourcebook, [[Sean K. Reynolds]] described the Touv thus: | ||
{ | {{quoted text|The Touv people have dark brown or black skin. The also have blue or brown eyes, with black eyes being rare; and straight or wavy hair. They have rounded facial features and are typically shorter than most people of the Flanaess, with the tallest Touv reaching about 5'10" in height. While most Touv males do not have facial hair, certain subgroups can grow narrow beards on their chins. Women's figures are often round and lush. They speak Touv, a complex language that is a polyglot of tribal tongues containing many words that mean the same thing.}} | ||
The Touv people have dark brown or black skin. The also have blue or brown eyes, with black eyes being rare; and straight or wavy hair. They have rounded facial features and are typically shorter than most people of the Flanaess, with the tallest Touv reaching about 5'10" in height. While most Touv males do not have facial hair, certain subgroups can grow narrow beards on their chins. Women's figures are often round and lush. They speak Touv, a complex language that is a polyglot of tribal tongues containing many words that mean the same thing. | |||
==Religion== | == History == | ||
The following deities make up the Touv pantheon: | While the majority of [[human]]s in the Flanaess have mixed ancestry, and people of direct Touv descent can be found anywhere, they are originally from [[Hepmonaland]]. They rose to prominence with the [[Kunda|Kingdom of Kunda]] which formed c.{{date|1|TC|CY}} (when the [[Touv Calendar]] began),{{csb|TSB|38}} and "lasted a little over 1,200 years."{{csb|TSB|37}} | ||
== Religion == | |||
The following deities make up the [[:Category:Touv deities|Touv pantheon]]: | |||
*[[Berna]] | *[[Berna]] | ||
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*[[Xanag]] | *[[Xanag]] | ||
==Bibliography== | == References == | ||
=== Notes === | |||
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=== Citations === | |||
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=== Bibliography === | |||
*Johnson, Harold, and Jeff R. Leason. ''[[The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980. | *Johnson, Harold, and Jeff R. Leason. ''[[The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980. | ||
*[[Reynolds, Sean K]]. ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999. | *[[Reynolds, Sean K]]. ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999. | ||
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[[Category:Creatures]] | [[Category:Creatures]] | ||
[[Category:Races]] | [[Category:Races]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Humans]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:30, 13 March 2025
Touv is generally used in reference to the Touv people, a culture and subspecies of humans living in Hepmonaland, though the term may also refer to the language and culture of said people. The Touv use the Touv Calendar for keeping time.
The Touv people are known for warring with the Olman people in the northern jungles over the Olman Empire's practices of taking slaves and ritual sacrifice. Touv have built cities in Hepmonaland and the Amedio Jungle.
Description
In the The Scarlet Brotherhood sourcebook, Sean K. Reynolds described the Touv thus:
"The Touv people have dark brown or black skin. The also have blue or brown eyes, with black eyes being rare; and straight or wavy hair. They have rounded facial features and are typically shorter than most people of the Flanaess, with the tallest Touv reaching about 5'10" in height. While most Touv males do not have facial hair, certain subgroups can grow narrow beards on their chins. Women's figures are often round and lush. They speak Touv, a complex language that is a polyglot of tribal tongues containing many words that mean the same thing."
History
While the majority of humans in the Flanaess have mixed ancestry, and people of direct Touv descent can be found anywhere, they are originally from Hepmonaland. They rose to prominence with the Kingdom of Kunda which formed c.-1408 CY (when the Touv Calendar began),[1] and "lasted a little over 1,200 years."[2]
Religion
The following deities make up the Touv pantheon:
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.38.
- ↑ The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.37.
Bibliography
- Johnson, Harold, and Jeff R. Leason. The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
- Reynolds, Sean K. The Scarlet Brotherhood. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyanok (Touv) | Deity | Bastion of Faith | 42 | |
| Meyanok (Touv) | Deity | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 36, 39-41, 50, 54, 91 | |
| Nola (Touv) | Deity | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 39-41, 51 | |
| Touv | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 4, 6 |
| Touv | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Journal #0 | 12 |
| Touv | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 30 |
| Touv | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 30 |
| Touv | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 30 |
| Touv | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 30 |
| Touv | People Group | People, | Oerth Journal #21 | 9 |
| Touv | People Group | People, | Oerth Journal #27 | 16 |
| Touv | People Group | People, | Oerth Journal #30 | 5 |
| Touv | People Group | People, | Oerth Journal #31 | 7 |
| Touv | People Group | People, | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 5, 10, 36-41, 44-46, 49-51, 54, 56-58, 60, 61, Map |
| Touv language | Verbal communication | Language, | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 30 |
| Touv language | Verbal communication | Language, | Reference | SEE Touv |
| Touv language | Verbal communication | Language, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 4, 6 |
| Touv language | Verbal communication | Language, | Living Greyhawk Journal #0 | 12 |
| Touv language | Verbal communication | Language, | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 30 |
| Touv language | Verbal communication | Language, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 30 |
| Uvot (Touv) | Deity | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 39-41, 51, 54, 61 | |
| Vara (Touv) | Deity | Bastion of Faith | 42 | |
| Vara (Touv) | Deity | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 39-41, 51 | |
| Vogan (Touv) | Deity | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 39-41, 49 | |
| Xanag (Touv) | Deity | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 38-41, 51, 55 |