07-26-2013, 06:14 AM
Not that I'm furia -- or atharim -- but figured I'd jump in here.
Definitely on board with furia being human. Even though both groups have been around thousands of years, I find it hard to buy in that the Atharim have the monopoly on all families with histories of furia. In centuries past, if a woman started talking about feeling others' feelings, she'd probably be burnt at the stake. Therefore, I doubt it'd be discussed openly. Those that are lucky enough to be born into an Atharim family or recruited into the group would probably cultivate and use their skill.
So I see it as the dual atharim / furia women are likely quite useful to the Atharim, but there could be regular born furia as well.
Definitely on board with furia being human. Even though both groups have been around thousands of years, I find it hard to buy in that the Atharim have the monopoly on all families with histories of furia. In centuries past, if a woman started talking about feeling others' feelings, she'd probably be burnt at the stake. Therefore, I doubt it'd be discussed openly. Those that are lucky enough to be born into an Atharim family or recruited into the group would probably cultivate and use their skill.
So I see it as the dual atharim / furia women are likely quite useful to the Atharim, but there could be regular born furia as well.