The Shortoak Family

[Larry Shortoak 297]

 

:: The Shortoak Family ::

The first known Shortoak’s were Larry, Finlay and Annabelle who has been lost for many years assumed dead. They lived in the time of Athera and Vailor.

They tend to abide by three simple to follow rules:

1 - Listen to your Elders, they make the rules for a reason.

2 - Never steal from another Halfling, there is a storage burrow for a reason.

3 - If you take from another Halfling, leave something in return.

 

:: Culture and Tradition ::

Shortoak’s tend to have a large appetite, often eating throughout the day, either through snacks or meals. Larry believes that if more bigguns valued  food and song above power and gold, it would be a merrier and peaceful realm.

Another culture trait they have, not unique to the Shortoak’s is their ability to talk their way out of many situations, due to their often mischievous actions. However, often this is used due to getting themselves out of situations they had previously caused issues starting.

Though their traditions stick similar to their fellow neighbours, unlike some the Shortoak family hold members who enjoy artistic ways such as poetry, songs and drawings.

 

:: Appearance ::

The Shortoak’s often have the same colour eyes, yet it is still not uncommon to find one with different colours due to it being common for other halflings. Their complexion is often one of a light tan due to their time spent in the sun. Their hair colour can vary from a bright red, to a dark brown with it being rare to see a ginger colour. A true born Shortoak's hair never grows from the moment they mature, with the exceptions of beards and moustaches. The Shortoak’s are some of the shorter of their kin, with Larry being only 2’9”, as well as the tallest member of the family. Apart from their short vissage, the family hold no real unique appearance.

 

:: Religion ::

The Shortoak’s way of life do not hold any sort of religion in high regards, though it is noted that the family are fully aware of the existence of Aenguls and Daemons in the realm, even appreciating the efforts done by some to their kin though do not hold any religion to heart.

The only connection the Shortoak’s have to a religion is asking the Aenguls or other known ‘Farming Gods’ to bless their harvests during the farming seasons.

 

:: Notable Family Recipe ::

The most notable recipe from the Shortoak’s is a Mutton Mince Pie.

To make this meal, first one needs to gather the ingredients prior to cooking, never bought, but farmed by the cook and prepared shortly after collecting. A hint of nutmeg and salt adds to the taste, creating their unique take on the pie.

 

:: Current Shortoaks ::

Larry Shortoak :: Prologued :: Patriarch (Head of the Family)

Annabelle Shortoak :: Twsister2361 :: Patriarch’s Sister

Henry Shortoak :: Blakfish :: Patriarch's Nephew (Annabelle's son)

Kvsair Shortoak :: _Kvsair :: Patriarch's Cousin

 

Holly Youngroot :: Zaichic :: Patriarch's Daughter

Dot Youngroot :: HomegirlDot ::Holly's mother

 

:: Deceased or Missing ::

Finlay Shortoak :: HomegirlDot :: Patriarch’s Brother (Deceased)

Noara Shortoak :: Kikiyami :: Patriarch’s Wife (Missing, presumed dead)

Drogo Shortoak :: ImCookiie :: Patriarch’s Son (Deceased)

Richorn Shortoak :: ArabicTea :: Patriarch’s Nephew (Missing, presumed dead)

Anton Shortoak :: ZoomInIt :: Patriarch’s Nephew (Missing, presumed dead)

 

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:: Application ::

Character Name :

Character Age :

MC Name :

Skype (Not a necessity) :

Have you read the halfling mega thread? :

Relation to Larry? :

 

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[Larry Shortoak 297]

[Reserved for History]

[Kvasir 1121]

Character Name : Kvsair

Character Age : 33

MC Name : _Kvasir

Skype (Not a necessity) : Gatekeeperoflife

Have you read the halfling mega thread? :Yes

Relation to Larry? : Cousin

[Larry Shortoak 297]

48 minutes ago, Kvasir said:

Character Name : Kvsair

Character Age : 33

MC Name : _Kvasir

Skype (Not a necessity) : Gatekeeperoflife

Have you read the halfling mega thread? :Yes

Relation to Larry? : Cousin

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Accepted!

[gandalfo 1452]

Moved to The Great Library. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

 

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