The Grokon are an ancient collective of folk, shaped by stone, shadow, and the deep.Often misunderstood by surface folk, the Grokon live in close harmony with the earth, carving cavern cities, shaping crystalline structures, and preserving histories older than most surface kingdoms. They are a patient race whose strength lies not only in physical resilience but in their connection to the ancient forces of Umbria


+Their society is built around lineage, ritual, and the quiet preservation of knowledge that might otherwise be lost to time+

      Appearance & Traits
  • Broad, sturdy builds
  • Height typically 3'5"–5'0”
  • Skin tones range from deep stone-grey to muted earthen hues
  • Eyes often reflect light like polished minerals
  • Lifespans between 200–250 years
    Young: 0–40  Young Adult: 40–80  Mature: 80–170  Old: 170–230  Ancient: 230+
  • Highly resistant to toxins, disease, and low-light conditions
  • Many Grokon possess natural ridges or plate-like growths along their brow or forearms.

      Culture & Society
  • Stonecraft and Geomancy: the shaping of stone, minerals, and crystal is both practical and sacred
  • Memory-Keeping: oral and carved records preserved in “Memory Walls”
  • Collective Harmony: decisions are made communally, with great weight placed on history and precedent
  • Journeying: young Grokon often embark on surface pilgrimages to understand the wider world

  • Beard-binding or first forge rite at ~60
  • Full clan voting rights at ~80
  • Elders (170+) are highly revered
  • Ancient Groken are rare and almost mythic
      Religion & Beliefs
  • Stone Ancestors: spirits anchored within bedrock and crystalline structures
  • Earthshapers: legendary figures who first taught them to mould the subterranean world
 + Wisdom is the offspring of Suffering and Time +