Kossith are a race that primarily inhabits northern Thedas, including the island nations of Par Vollen and Seheron, and the settlement of Kont-Aar in northern Rivain. Kossith are very rarely seen in Ferelden, with the exception of some high-class mercenaries (such as the Kadan-Fe). Kossith mercenaries are much more common in the Free Marches.
The term itself is an antiquated technical name that is only used by tamassrans. To everyone in Thedas, they're just "Qunari" or "Tal-Vashoth," respectively.[1] Other races sometimes refer to them as "giants" or "ox-men" as well.
Appearance
Kossith are taller and considered to be more physically robust than humans. They have metallic-hued skin (bronze, gold and silver have been observed), white hair, slightly pointed ears, and vivid eyes with colors like violet, red, or yellow.
Most kossith of both gender have horns though some do not. The horn itself has no nerve endings and can be painlessly removed much like human nails or hair. Once cut off, a horn does not grow back. [2]
Hornlessness
Hornlessness is a rare genetic variation in kossith, akin to red hair in humans. Those born without horns are considered special and are often given prestigious roles in Qunari society such as a Ben-Hassrath or an envoy to the other races.[3]Sten who became a companion of the Warden as a soldier of the Beresaad falls into this category. If
Culturally, Qunari associate not having horns with being imposing or scary. For this reason Tal-Vashoth like Armaas frequently remove their own horns.[4] Likewise, Saarebas, or Qunari mages, have their horns removed to warn of their danger. Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag [5]
- Horned kossith are very similar in appearance to descriptions of the Urgals from Christopher Paolini's series of books, the Inheritance Cycle.
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References
- ↑ Kirby, Mary. "Twitter". Posted on 21 Aug, 2012.
- ↑ Kirby, Mary. "Questions about the Qunari." Retrieved 9 May, 2012.
- ↑ Gaider, David. Game Informer, "The Qunari Evolved"
- ↑ Kirby, Mary. "MotA: Qunari questions." Retrieved 9 May, 2012.
- ↑ Gaider, David. "Opinions about the art direction." Retrieved 27 March, 2012.