Nures

Nures are a creature that was created by Dreka, the Goddess of Death. The Nures have no fixed physical appearance, appearing as the worst nightmare of the observer instead. The Nures were tasked by Dreka to bring death to the old, sick and weak creatures of Gaea. They were given the gift of free will by Dreka and some may choose to ignore her will, however most will instinctively do her bidding.

History
After their creation, the Nures eventually formed systems of living together. The Nures were split into two separate tribes, one which believed in Dreka's existence and those who did not. Those that have rejected Dreka have instead dedicated their lives to agriculture.

Nures were the first race to discover fire. Both tribes made the discovery at the same time. Upon learning that his gift had been discovered, Flox (the god of Fire and Light) decided he would appear to the Nures. However, he was soon angered by the tribe of atheistic Nures. The atheistic Nures sought to use fire as a tool to advance and to use it as a weapon of war. He felt that they had taken credit for his divine gift and was about to punish their insolence. However, Dreka's reasoning changed his mind. Alternatively, they were snubbed from being shown the full utility of fire and left to discover it themselves. The other tribe of Nures were visited by a fiery avatar as they slept. The figure spoke to them of the usefulness of fire. It taught them the use of its warmth and light. The vision also included a warning of the destructive capabilities of fire. The gift of this knowledge gave the theistic tribe of Nures an advantage over their heathen brothers.

After their discovery of fire, the Nures began to explore the surrounding area. Dreka helped her creations by creating a path of stones which guided their way. The stones led to a group of white tigers, a beast of Zinza's creation. The shaman of the Nures declared that this was a sacred animal and it shall be sacrificed at every full moon to appease Dreka. Zinza, god of Beasts, was displeased that his creatures were being threatened, however he endorsed a contest of strength or that the Nures befriend the tiger instead.