Desdûrsya

The Desdursy (D.S. “Steppe-Children”) are a Tyran-speaking people native from the rich land of Desdursyton. Of all the peoples of Tyr offspring, the Desdursy are the most civilized, numerous and powerful.

History
The history of Desdursy is very old, and are recognized for being the first people of Tyran speech that dropped out the nomadism and settled on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Ûtum after realize the significant amount of natural resources that the land offered. In addition, the Desdursy differ from their other cousins of Tyr offspring, because through their veins runs Númenórean blood to being mixed with Udahir, a people descended from the Númenóreans who explored the waters and lands of northern Endor during the Second Age.

Appearance
The Desdursy are of medium height for Easterling standards, are rather dark-skinned, although light-colored eyes and bright hair abound for his old relationship with the House of Hador. Men usually wear robes of dark colors and furs to protect them against the cold winds of the North Sea. They also tend to wear long facial hair. Women are generally slender and laborious.

Culture
When mixed with the Udahir, the Tyr adopted many customs of their culture, such as fishing, navigation, agriculture and the cult of the stars. From this unique mixture of culture was born Desdursy’s culture. Their spiritual center is in the area known as Gerlkûneshe (Ty. “Spirit-Mere”) (or “Táratalamëar”), a large mere with an island in its center which in turn is on top of a butte called Táraparsa. The pilgrimage to the Gerlkûneshe for spiritual help and worship the stars is part of the religious doctrine of the Desdursy. According to their mythology, in a state of meditation, the reflection of starlight in the Gerlkûneshe, helps one to be a better person and drink its water can cure any disease. The island located in its center is a sacred and forbidden place for civilians. Only spiritual leaders can navigate Gerlkûneshe’s waters to the central island, where it is said to inhabit their gods, then bring the word of them to their faithful. Navigate the waters of Gerlkûnseshe without permission, is punishable by death.

The Desdursy are skilled for many types of jobs, such as lumberjacks, craftsmen, carpenters, blacksmiths, boat builders, agriculture and livestock. Women have the same rights as men, and can choose any type of profession they want. Their diet is based mainly on potatoes and mushrooms, as well as various fishes, lamb and chicken.

The Desdursy enjoy a great sense of humor, and often laugh over the odds, especially if they are under the influence of spirits. They are good hosts and always abounds in their homes warm fire and incenses.

Warcraft
The weapon of choice of the Desdursy is the double hand ax. Although also they use one-handed axes with wooden shields painted with tribal symbols. Most wear pointed iron helms with furs, chainmail and leather boots. The Desdursy have a long and bloody history with the Dyrians of Dyr by the domains of the mouths of the Talathrant. The Desdursy have also had conflicts with the Umli of the North and the Myri. The Desdursy were the main force of the Hazga empire, and thanks to their war tactics they were known as the Axe-Easterlings in the lands of Dale.

Later times
In 2500 of the Third Age, the Blue Caste ended dissolving the conflicts between the Umli, the Dyrians and Desdursy to form the confederation and realm of the Hazga. The kingdom’s capital was the city of Pûrepûrla, in the center of Desdursyton.