The Tarutaru

The Tarutaru form the majority of the population of Windurst and are known for the skill with magic. Although they outwardly resemble small children, their physical appearance belies their true age.

Windurst serves as the homeland for the Tarutaru. Although they resemble children, don't underestimate their strength. Long known as masters of the magical arts, they have honed their abilities through dutiful study of the world around them. Their dedication and effort resulted in the rapid reconstruction of Windurst after the town was destroyed twenty years ago. The Tarutaru enjoy a warm relationship with the Mithra, who call Windurst their home as well.

The Federation of Windurst

A federation founded by tribes of Tarutaru on the southern portion of the continent of Mindartia and its neighboring islands. The decendants of these tribes govern their nation based on the revelations of the mystic Star Sybil. Even though the capital city of Windurst was leveled in the war twenty years ago, the city has made a spectacular recovery and rose to become the academic center of Vana'diel. The capital is also occupied by the Mithra, who are longtime friends and associates of the Tarutaru. The Mithra, a predominantly female race of superb hunters, have deeply contributed to the success of the Federation of Windurst.

Tips on how to roleplay

Tarutaru are adorable little fold and it's easy to use that trait to their advantage. Normally happy and innocent, those that choose to adventure are an odd lot. Sometimes dedicated to the idea of saving Vana'diel from dark monsters, there is an odd twist of duty and frivolity in these Tarutaru. As mages of all sorts, Tarutaru become accustomed to avoiding problems or thinking their way out of them. There certainly isn't a brute force method for survival as one of these tiny people.

People who play as Tarutaru will most likely opt to be cute and friendly. Even with a name like Butcher or Mangler, it's unlikely that the intimidation factor will affect anyone. Friendly sorts may want to use the overly-cutesy speech that is so common to Windurst (doubly so if they choose that city for their home). Greetings of "Hello-wello" and "Please don't smashy-washy my little head" are perfectly normal---at least for a Tarutaru.

Of course, there is the opportunity to play a sneaky and deceitful Tarutaru. Although there aren't many, it's amusing to play games on friends. Nobody suspects the little guys when it's time to point the finger.

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