Shews are large humanoids, normally ranging from seven to eight feet in height, though a few individuals may be as tall as nine feet. Save for their size they are virtually identical to humans. At one time the Shews ruled most of northern and central Alastari, but three or four hundred years ago they and the emerging Frafrejan Empire got into a long war which, among other things, reduced the Shews to a primitive, forest-dwelling people. Shews inhabit the Shewish Forest; most of the cities in northeastern Alastari have a sizable Shewish population and there has been considerable interbreeding. The Shewish language and culture is slowly disappearing; in most places the Shews speak human languages and follow human customs. There are still a few small tribes dwelling in the heart of the forest which cling to old customs, but they are small and growing smaller.

Each Dark Arena traditionally hires a Shewish Giant; this agreement was made by the father of the current Lord Malcorn.

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