Rimor

The Rimor are considered a common species on the racial hierarchy of Harmony. Their Western Imperial homeland of Rheos is not very large but acts as the crown for their vast commonwealth. Other regions with Rimor majorities include Bharatika, Umiyosai, and most nations in Mekazi.

Physical description
The Rimor have skin that ranges from light tan to a deep coppery hue. There is a degree of overlap with Pereginus living in warmer climates. Black hair and brown eyes is typical among the Rimor, though it is established that certain isolated communities have blond hair as their common feature; the Rheosan royal family contains a number of these unique individuals. The Rimor do not have any significant traits to differentiate them from the other common species. The average height ranges depending on the region, with an average male height of a western rimor being 5'6", while a man from the east may only reach 5'0". Women tend to be slightly shorter, although this sexual dimorphism is relatively minor compared to Pereginus and Primoris. There is generally only a one to four inch difference in height between men and women.

The muscles of the Rimor do not increase mass at the same rate as most others, exercise increases the coordination and density long before appearant growth. This does not nessessarilly make the rimor weak, rather it makes them reliant on katas and techniques in warfare rather than brute strength. Rimor excell at conditioning of muscle memory; physical training can turn a normal Rimorian into a living weapon, able to kill an opponent through reflexes and instinct alone. Another aspect of the Rimor is their innate ability to conpensate for grievious injury, both mentally and physically. In times of great stress the brain reduces the body's sensitvity of pain. When blood pressure becomes dangerously low, Rimorian bodies become filled with endorphans, adrenaline, and DMT. This causes them to become spiritually and mentally envigorated to levels boardering on insanity.

These mental barrier are testimate to the will and faith that the Rimorian brain is capable of. While impossible to mesure accurately, many will testify that the spiritual abilities of the Rimor are the most potent. Even when aimed at secular causes, the drive of the rimor are second to none. While other armies must work to keep their soldiers on the front line, the Holy Wave of Prosperity must keep strict discipline to ensure their forces do not throw themselves at the enemy - risking certain death in order to defend the safety and honor of their Imperial masters.

Culture
The Rimor are a deeply religious people whose curiosity lead to their discovery and conquering of many parts of the world. While others feel their faith theatened by the expansion of the scientific understanding, the Rimor see science as an extension of religion. In fact, while the Pereginus majority states wish to see technology stagnate to protect faith, the Rimor consider technology as the physical manifestation of man's understanding of gods. As the saying goes: "only one who worships the sea can build the best boat."

History
Fearing for their safety from Adnihilo attacks, the Rimor of Wushu built a series of fortresses across their Northern boarder to serve as setinals. Those sent to fill the fortresses swore their lives to the good of all Rimor, founding warrior orders which held their ground for generations. Over the centuries many of these fortress-monastaries have been lost and with the development of modern weapons, their significance has dwindled. Those that remain are proud of their heiritage and are recognized as some of the finest Rimor soldiers in the world. These guardians have become the paragon of Rimorian honor and will, a sort of legend among their race and beyond. Sadly fewer than 2,000 of these guardians still exist, a shadow of their former glory. Recently there have been new drives to gain new recruits, a project that has become all the more desperate with new Adnihilo attacks.