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====Muryan====
Muryans are the warrior-caste of the Nine Breeds of Arak, bloodthirsty berserkers who eagerly seek to pit their mettle against each other or against anyone who looks like they might be a challenge. Muryan resemble pale-skinned, long-eared elves, with hair that spans the spectrum of autumn colors and eyes ranging from piercing blue to dark brown. Never seen without their trusty scimitars, muryans always dress in flowing clothing that doesn't restrict their movements, such as cloaks, kilts and loose tunics. Like all Arak, they can shapeshift into animal form, specifically that of mustelids; weasels, martins, ferrets, badgers and wolverines.

Having the standard lack of fear for death that characterizes the shadow fey, muryans will pick fights at any opportunity, casually whistling or humming as they do battle. Of course, the deck is rather stacked in their favor; these Arak exude a mystical aura that can slow and then deafen foes, whilst another power of theirs allows them to try and compel anyone whose blood they have drawn with a weapon to begin dancing uncontrollably, which naturally interferes in their abilities to fight back... especially because they must make a second save in the next round or be struck blind as well! Muryans take a macabre delight in "matching" their partner's dancing motions as they fight, and even when doesn't happen, rely on agility and quick motions to protect them instead of armor; this is the source of their common nickname of "Dancing Men". Wooden weapons have no effect on these creatures, and neither do electrical attacks. Only [[mithral]] can easily cut through their hides.

To do battle with one of these fey whirling dervishes is highly risky; if you fall, the best you can hope for is to be killed, but if you impress the Muryan, they may offer to spare your life... ''if'' you agree to become their [[changeling]]. Those who become muryankin become the Arak's soldiers, and spend their eternities fighting bloody mock-battles for the amusement of the Arak.

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