Idoneth Deepkin – Namarti Thralls

The Namarti are the lowest and most populous caste in Idoneth Deepkin society. Theirs is a life of toil and warfare, for they form the bulk of the Idoneth’s armies as well as serving as the labourers who build the enclaves’ ever growing undersea empires. When the Idoneth march to war, it is the Namarti Thralls who make up their frontline infantry. Possessing the natural grace and swiftness of aelvenkind, Thralls surge forward to meet the enemy, accepting the brunt of the fighting in order to create openings for their hard-hitting Akhelian masters to exploit. To witness the Namarti in battle is an unsettling sight to non Idoneth. They have no eyes, possessing instead a thin veil of membranous skin across each socket. Despite this, Thralls wield their blades – known as lanmari – with dexterous skill, switching fluidly between multiple fighting styles. Indeed, in the often impenetrable darkness surrounding their oceanic homes, sight is of little use anyway, and the Namarti must learn to master other faculties in order to survive. Many of these sensory adaptations only serve to enhance their efficiency as killers on the battlefield.