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== Physical Characteristics ==
The Pyrrhians have been noted for their introduction to fair complexions to Arith. While the Averonians have dark hair and green or brown eyes, the Pyrrhians introduced red and blonde hair to Arith alongside blue eyes.
Exaggerated claims have been made about the size of ancient Pyrrhians being comparable to those of the giants which are common around the Mount Xeno area near [[Xenoarcadia]], and though while this has been disproven by Pyrrhian scholars, it has been proven true that the ancient Pyrrhians were on average very tall, with six foot, four inches being the average among them. It was not uncommon, however, for many - particularly those of the Elchsdringen Dynasty - to exceed over this average height and often over seven feet tall.
Another characteristic which set the ancient Pyrrhians apart from the typical humans of Alathra was their extended lifespans. Though not immortal like certain other beings such as Elves, the Pyrrhians lived a longer life than the typical humans of Alathra through the blessing which Solaris Erses had bestowed upon their island. This trait of a long lifespan has seemed to live on in the Elchsdringen Dynasty, who have increasingly taken up solely marrying within the Pyrrhian race of noble stock to great effect, with each generation having a longer lifespan. It is believed that the current Solar Emperor, [[Melevor II]] could potentially live up to 200 years thanks to the Gift of Erses. This gift of long life has given the Pyrrhians a perspective unique to them among the races of men, in which they are able to peacefully surrender their lives when they feel that they are coming to an end.
For these reasons, and the fighting strength which the race bears, the ancient Pyrrhians have been referred to as the greatest amongst men in the annals of history. The modern Pyrrhians still bear some of these traits, though they have diminished in the past couple of hundred years, there are many among them which still wish to reinvigorate these unique traits of their race.
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