Legends of Belariath

Valencia

The Panthers

Another group of warrior women, these fighters were descended from those army scouts and rangers that excelled at reconnaisance and disguise. Their evasive nature continues to this day, avoiding most of the other clans and civilized folk of the valley. Those that seek them often only find them once the clan decides that they're of little threat. They fight exclusively within the foilage and thick forest of the valley, and show a decided lack of confidence and skill when forced to fight in the open or within buildings. They are led by a ceremonial 'queen' that rules over a small number of the warrior-women, no more than a hundred at any given time. This clan is known for its use of tattoos to signify each member's place in the clan, how many victories she has as well as other important details of her life. It is said that those who know how can read the life of a Panther simply by looking her over. Getting close enough to read the all-over tattoos is another story altogether.

In the recent days, this clan has sent scouts into the Empire to try and discover more about this invading force. These scouts often meet with disasterous ends, either enslaved or killed by those more prepared for war than they. How this clan responds to these results remains to be seen.