"What need have we for gods and magic? Would you have us suckle at the Weaver's teat as the humans of Eden do? Are we to war amongst ourselves for the favor of an immortal buffoon like the barbarians of the far north? Allow the fact of our continued prosperity to serve as your answer."

Meet Validus, Prince and acting ruler of the vast desert nation known as Raki. The Raki are best known for being industrious, short and short-lived, with average individuals standing about three feet tall and living to roughly thirty years of age. It's for this reason that Validus aspires to grant his people the gift of immortality - Even if he has to tear the secret from the very beating hearts of the gods themselves.

Commissioned from  kaylii She was wonderful to work with, go check her out!