Malta

Malta or as a people, 'Maltis', are the people of Baal's capital, Malt. Meaning 'Gold' or 'Gold metal', they are named after the history of mining within Baal. The gold industry within the capital of Malt is impressive, and the Maltis people are world-wide recognized crafters with both magic and metals. It is even recognized by Etoria now, and the Maltis King is on very good terms with the Etorian king. Their history was quite bad in the past, and they rivaled in many things leading up to a war. Post-war, though, their alliance has grown very strong and the previous Maltis King has since been dethroned, leading to a highly growing society.

Full-coverage helmets to protect them from the ash

Rigid-like scales along the muscles in their biceps, abdomen, and legs

Some have scale-like skeletal structures jutting out of their tailbone or temples, a rare few have them along their arms and legs

Skin-tone usually grayish and to a certain degree blueish, though they are known to have golden hair

There is more variety with their city having been open since the war, but within the city the Maltis people are still somewhat reclusive

Some Maltis will shave their skeletal juts down to remain attractive as the skeletal jutting in their society is considered 'animalistic'. This process is a pure cosmetic surgery choice, but will often have long-lasting affects on their body if they choose to go through with it.

As most grow old their scale/rock-like muscles will spread like wrinkles. Some will form small scales along their face wrinkles